Hands-On Learning at Summer Technology Institute

By Barbara Sommer, Teaching Resources Center

 
Thinking of putting up a course Web page? Or creating some computer slides to enliven a lecture? The technology is here. If you are interested, consider attending the 7th Annual Summer Institute on Technology in Teaching (SITT), on campus from July 17-21. Sponsored by the Teaching Resources Center, SITT is a learning opportunity created for faculty by faculty.

The afternoon sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to practice hands-on skills. Labs will be offered on computer-based class presentations, creating course Web pages, scanning and modifying images for lectures and Web sites, and using sound and motion to construct multimedia modules. Participants also will have an opportunity to learn more about class mailing lists, course rosters, email, and more.

Most of the presentations are appropriate for those just stepping into the technological waters. There will also be presentations and labs for the more advanced. SITT participants can take a technical tour of classrooms with the latest projection systems and SmartPanel multimedia connections and try out the technology before using it in their classes with 300 students watching.

Although the application deadline was May 31, late applications will be accepted as long as space remains. There is no charge, and lunch is provided. Faculty and career staff whose work is directly related to instruction are encouraged to apply. Teaching assistants assigned to a specific course in 2000-2001 are eligible. The dates and times are July 17-21, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. If you are interested, apply online at http://trc.ucdavis.edu/trc/sitt.html or call 752-6050.