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Hyflex Conferencing – Attend Innovate Virtually

Some of the techniques and learning technology pilots showcased at Innovate are the first of their kind in Ohio. Some are the first in the nation. For several reasons, from benchmarking to pure curiosity, interest in Innovate has spread.
Innovate streaming lets anyone with internet access attend the conference for as many (Day 1) sessions as they’d …Read more at the full article: Hyflex Conferencing – Attend Innovate Virtually

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Innovate Day 2 Preview

One of the most exciting changes for this year’s Innovate conference is its expansion – a whole new half-day (March 27) added exclusively for hands-on implementation.
Here’s how it will work:
Same spaces, new setup.
Day 2 will take place in the 4-H Center, the same venue as Day 1. Four breakout spaces used in Day 1 will …Read more at the full article: Innovate Day 2 Preview

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Be There Without Being There: Videoconferencing for OSU

You’re probably already familiar with some of the more popular videoconferencing (VC) platforms such as Skype, Google Chat, or Facetime, but did you know that OSU has a handful of VC solutions it recommends and provides support for?  Media Services is the specific department that handles videoconferencing at OSU.   Three main options are available; the …Read more at the full article: Be There Without Being There: Videoconferencing for OSU

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Videoconferencing at OSU

Traveling to a meeting is often both expensive and an unproductive way to spend time.  In today’s environment where cost savings reign supreme, utilizing easy, cost-effective, and time saving alternatives to in-person meetings and collaboration are more important than ever. There are a myriad of services and products offered to help address these issues with …Read more at the full article: Videoconferencing at OSU

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Internet2 – Next Generation Networks and Applications

Internet2 is a National Education and Research Network that serves to promote the advancement of network applications for the research and education community both nationally and internationally through partnerships.
In addition to being a service provider of an advanced network, Internet2 also serves to be a collaboration spearhead in that it is a place to go …Read more at the full article: Internet2 – Next Generation Networks and Applications

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Video Interviews

In a recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, “How Skype is Changing the Interview Process,” Stephen Winzenburg relates his experiences interviewing for academic positions via the free VOIP service, Skype.
For years, Winzenburg explains, academic job interviews were conducted by telephone and in person, on campus or at a conference. Skype, which …Read more at the full article: Video Interviews

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Students Sound Off

Editor’s Note: We sent out emails to random Ohio State students asking them to write a response to the following question: If you could teach your faculty member to incorporate technology into one more part of her/his course, what would it be and why? Below is Jacob Rosner’s response. He is an undergraduate majoring in …Read more at the full article: Students Sound Off

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Videoconferencing for Teaching and Learning (03/01/2011)

Videoconferencing offers a unique medium through which instructors can connect to scholars and students across the world. During this session, a panel of educators and learners who have experienced videoconferencing in education shared their perspectives on the use of this highly interactive technology in the classroom.  They explored the benefits and …Read more at the full article: Videoconferencing for Teaching and Learning (03/01/2011)

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Five Easy Tools (02/02/2011)

Victoria Getis, Director of the Digital Union, demonstrated five easy tools instructors can integrate into their teaching on February 2, 2011. These tools have a demonstrated impact on instructor efficiency or student engagement and have strong support at Ohio State. If you are nervous about using technology in the …Read more at the full article: Five Easy Tools (02/02/2011)

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TokBox: Video chatting and more, with nothing to download!

TokBox is a free, Flash-based, in-browser video chat service requiring no software to be installed locally; it also allows the sharing of videos, presentations, documents, and recorded video messages. TokBox works on both Mac and PC platforms and is easy to use – no equipment is required other than an internet connection and a webcam. …Read more at the full article: TokBox: Video chatting and more, with nothing to download!

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