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Expand All Collapse All Answers to questions about computing and networking at MSU. LC&T Helpline
24/7 ANGEL and distance learning support for students and faculty. Local: 517.355.2345, toll-free throughout North America: 1-800-500-1554 Learning Resources Center (LRC) A self-paced individualized learning center that offers assistance to MSU students who want to improve their academic performance. Its goal is to help students develop the strategies and techniques necessary to become successful students. Language Learning Center At MSU (LLC) There are many digital resources available at the LLC for language teachers at the Old Horticulture Hall in Michigan State University. Facilities: Digital Media Lab, Teaching Lab, Testing Lab, Recording studio, Software development facilities. Established primarily to provide writing workshop support to students and assistance to faculty interested in using writing to engage students in active learning.
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Expand All Collapse All LON CAPA (Learning Online Network with Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach) Open source freeware distributed learning content management and assessment system that started in the College of Natural Science and Michigan State University Digital and Multimedia Center (DMC) The Digital & Multimedia Center of the MSU Libraries serves both the MSU community and the world-wide academic community through digitization projects that preserve scholarly resources and make them more widely available. The G. Robert Vincent Voice Library is the largest academic voice library in the nation. It houses taped utterances (speeches, performances, lectures, interviews, broadcasts, etc) by over 50,000 persons from all walks of life recorded over 100 years. Provides consultation on copyright law to faculty. The DMC also assists in obtaining permissions from rights holders for MSU faculty who need to use materials in a course or other work-related project. Copyright issues and permissions. Office of Intellectual Property The Office of Intellectual Property (OIP) and the Copyright Licensing Office facilitate the commercial development and public use of technologies and copyrightable materials developed by MSU faculty and staff. Office of Faculty & Organizational Development (F&OD) Supports MSU faculty, academic staff and administrators in their ongoing quest for excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and leadership. Virtual University Design and Technology (vuDAT) Design, create, develop and deploy online courses. Assist clients with effective, customized designs to meet their online instructional goals. Develop customizable production tools and adaptive course delivery mechanisms for online learning. Provide technology and digital arts for course development to campus community and beyond. at&t Faculty-Staff Awards in Instructional Technology at&t Faculty-Staff Awards in Instructional Technology recognize and encourage a wide variety of best practices in the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning.
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Expand All Collapse All Academic Technology Services (ATS) To provide high quality computing and networking services in support of the scholarship and work-related activities of the University community. Information Systems (ATS) Software development, Website design & development, web application development and database integration, web usability & accessibility consulting, database development & management, IT consulting & services, Data analysis & entry. Libraries, Computing & Technology (LC&T) LCT composes of 8 academic support units that are the steward of the University’s Libraries and archives, Central information, academic and business technology infrastructure and services (much in collaboration and sharing responsibility with academic and other support units), including user support and training, Overall vision for technology at MSU and Related policy and business practices. Instructional Media Center (IMC) Instructional Media Center provides graphic production, marketing, photo services, offsite audio/video production, equipment repair and maintenance, overall campus classroom presentation technology support. Libraries, Computing & Technology Training Program (LCTTP) Offers a variety of non-credit computing courses and workshops. Courses cover a wide range of topics on computing for the purpose of job training, career development, and/or personal improvement. Online MSU Library information and access. Virtual University Design and Technology (vuDAT) Design, create, develop and deploy online courses. Assist clients with effective, customized designs to meet their online instructional goals. Develop customizable production tools and adaptive course delivery mechanisms for online learning. Provide technology and digital arts for course development to campus community and beyond. University Relations (UR) A collaborative team of communications professionals with expertise in communications consulting and research, creative design, web development, multimedia production, photography, printing and mailing, and media relations. The Computer Store assists faculty, staff, students, and departments of Michigan State University in the acquisition of personal microcomputer systems and software at discounted prices.
MSU Instructional Computing Facilities MSU Instructional Computing Facilities provides computing solutions such as technology classrooms, technology carts, computer recommandation and repairs, software training. Instructors may reserve special classroom facility through this service.
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Expand All Collapse All Evening College provides a wide variety of noncredit personal enrichment courses to alumni and friends of MSU in the Lansing area and the surrounding region. Online Learning and Continuing Education Select degree programs, specializations and certificates that are offered via the Internet and at various locations, off campus, throughout Michigan and abroad. The official University steward of student academic records on behalf of students and the Michigan State University community. The Registrar’s Office collects, maintains, preserves, and distributes academic data with accuracy and integrity while maintaining and enforcing the standards set by federal and state laws and University policies and procedures. It also maintains instructor of record for courses (CLIFMS). Schedule of non-credit courses Look up the schedule of all MSU courses.
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Expand All Collapse All Duquesne University: Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Through various workshops, consulting, and online, print, and video resources, CTE staff provide information on sound instructional strategies and foster lively discussions about teaching within the Duquesne community. CTE works collaboratively with faculty, Computing and Technology Services, and the academic administration to create a University culture that values and rewards teaching for the primary purpose of enhancing student learning. Web-Based Training Information Center (WBTIC) WBTIC is a free information resource for anyone interested in developing and delivering online learning. Here you will find articles about Web-based training and industry trends. You can participate in surveys and you can find links to other valuable resources. Connecting Performance Assessment to Instruction: A Comparison of Behavioral Assessment, Mastery Learning, Curriculum-Based Measurement, and Performance Assessment. A paper by Lynn S. Fuchs on assessment criteria and how to link them to instructional decisions. Digital Native, Digital Immigrant (PDF file) Paper by Mark Prensky describing how the digital generation learns. Teaching Online: A Practical Guide, 2d Edition A book by Susan Ko and Steve Rossen. Teaching Online is a practical, concise guide for instructors teaching distance learning courses or instructors supplementing a traditional classroom with online elements. University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee: Hybrid Course Website This is a support website for U of W faculty. It goes through the advantages and challenges of teaching blended courses, providing teaching instructions and examples for successful blended courses.
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Expand All Collapse All Communication and Information Technologies (CIT) A department of University Outreach and Engagement that provides website, database development, graphic design, publication and integrated communication services for outreach-related projects for a fee. Library Distance Learning Services (LDLS) Hotline support, journal support, electronic resources, bibliography, copyright, library liaison Professional custom education and training solutions, marketing Extends the University’s knowledge resources to all Michigan citizens and assists them in meeting their learning needs through a variety of educational strategies, technologies and collaborative arrangements.
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Expand All Collapse All ANGEL Tips and Techniques vuDAT has provided this collection of examples and how-to's as a service to the MSU community of ANGEL users. Though the information provided here may apply elsewhere, the focus of this site is on advanced tips and techniques for developing courses within the ANGEL learning management system. ANGEL showme (student training) vuDAT's ANGEL training web site contains tutorials for students to learn basic ANGEL techniques vuDAT's ANGEL training web site contains tutorials for faculty to learn basic ANGEL techniques. LC&T Helpline
24/7 ANGEL and distance learning support for students and faculty. Local: 517.355.2345, toll-free throughout North America: 1-800-500-1554 Libraries, Computing & Technology Training Program (LCTTP) Offers a variety of non-credit computing courses and workshops. Courses cover a wide range of topics on computing for the purpose of job training, career development, and/or personal improvement. ANGEL Faculty Help Library A central repository for simple, step by step help documents which help faculty learn how to use the ANGEL system. Documents are meant to be imported into course. ANGEL Student Help Library A collection of simple, step by step help documents which help students learn how to use the ANGEL system and any other special technology enhancements a course may include. Documents are meant to be imported into courses.
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Expand All Collapse All Information Systems (ATS) Software development, Website design & development, web application development and database integration, web usability & accessibility consulting, database development & management, IT consulting & services, Data analysis & entry. MATRIX: The Center for Humane, Arts, Letters and Social Sciences Online at Michigan State University seeks to advance critical understanding and promote access to knowledge through world-class research in humanities technology. Humanities technology brings together the humanist's quest for deeper understanding of human nature, thought, expression, and behavior with the tools, methods and applications of computer science, engineering, and information and library sciences. MATRIX researchers use networked technologies to advance, mediate, and inform the humanist disciplines of history, literature, language, philosophy, as well as disciplines within the arts, social sciences, and education. Communication and Information Technologies (CIT) A department of University Outreach and Engagement that provides website, database development, graphic design, publication and integrated communication services for outreach-related projects for a fee. Reaching the broadest possible audience with accessible, usable, and aesthetically pleasing design. Virtual University Design and Technology (vuDAT) Design, create, develop and deploy online courses. Assist clients with effective, customized designs to meet their online instructional goals. Develop customizable production tools and adaptive course delivery mechanisms for online learning. Provide technology and digital arts for course development to campus community and beyond. University Relations (UR) A collaborative team of communications professionals with expertise in communications consulting and research, creative design, web development, multimedia production, photography, printing and mailing, and media relations.
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Expand All Collapse All Information Systems (ATS) Software development, Website design & development, web application development and database integration, web usability & accessibility consulting, database development & management, IT consulting & services, Data analysis & entry. Assistive Technology Center (ATC) Assistive technology designed to provide patrons with various disabilities access to the library and its resources. The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) Provides disability-related information and referrals; identifies populations, documents disability, and conducts needs assessments; facilitates reasonable accommodations; and provides disability-related, technical assistance, auxiliary aids/services, advocacy and training. Reaching the broadest possible audience with accessible, usable, and aesthetically pleasing design. Usability & Accessibility Center (UAC) Expert review of your product based on pre-established criteria. Formal evaluation by working directly with typical end-users. Research collaborations, training in user-centered design techniques, evaluation methodologies, and accessibility compliance and rental of our state-of-the-art facilities.
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Expand All Collapse All MATRIX: The Center for Humane, Arts, Letters and Social Sciences Online at Michigan State University seeks to advance critical understanding and promote access to knowledge through world-class research in humanities technology. Humanities technology brings together the humanist's quest for deeper understanding of human nature, thought, expression, and behavior with the tools, methods and applications of computer science, engineering, and information and library sciences. MATRIX researchers use networked technologies to advance, mediate, and inform the humanist disciplines of history, literature, language, philosophy, as well as disciplines within the arts, social sciences, and education. CTL creates innovative learning experiences that elegantly integrate technology, develops meaningful, emotionally appealing projects and research prototypes and invent new media genres. Games for Entertainment & Learning Lab (GEL Lab) Design innovative prototypes, techniques, and complete games for entertainment and learning and to advance state of the art knowledge about social and individual effects of digital games. We study technology-augmented human cognition and action, human computer interaction, and communication applications of emerging technologies. Multimedia Interest Group (MIG) A group of multimedia designers, researchers, and enthusiasts together to discuss issues in multimedia design, project management, and multimedia software development. Writing in Digital Environments (WIDE) Support MSU faculty doing interdisciplinary research on digital information, knowledge work, community & culture and to partner with business, industry, government, education, and community organizations to help them design and distribute information to clients, customers, students, and the public. Virtual University Design and Technology (vuDAT) Design, create, develop and deploy online courses. Assist clients with effective, customized designs to meet their online instructional goals. Develop customizable production tools and adaptive course delivery mechanisms for online learning. Provide technology and digital arts for course development to campus community and beyond. This project started out as an FLC which brought together a diverse set of MSU faculty and staff. Since Spring 2005, the discussion has continued, both in physical meetings and online. The MindGames FLC website is a resource for those interesting in using games and simulations for learning.
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Expand All Collapse All Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) The Faculty Learning Communities (FLC) initiative at MSU. It is a campus-wide program designed to bring together small groups of faculty for ongoing, interdisciplinary conversations on teaching and learning topics. There are different discussions for each semester.
Digital Media Art & Technology (DMAT) The home for those interested in creating, producing, and researching present and emerging digital media at Michigan State University. Multimedia Interest Group (MIG) A group of multimedia designers, researchers, and enthusiasts together to discuss issues in multimedia design, project management, and multimedia software development.
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