Academic Technology Podcast
Episode 2

Hello and welcome to the 2nd episode of the Academic Technology Podcast. I'm Kimberly Hayworth the manager of Academic Computing's Consulting and Multimedia Services Group.

Today I'll be discussing where to find Stanford resources for teaching and learning with technology. I'll be mentioning several links and acronyms during this podcast but don't worry all of this information will be provided in the show notes. Just go to acomp.stanford.edu/cams and click the Academic Technology Podcast link.

Now, here's more information about Stanford technology resources.

Information Technology Services also known as ITS has collaborated with other groups on campus to put together an A-Z list of services related to computing and communication. This list can be found www.stanford.edu/home/computing.

There are a wide variety of services on this list so I won't be able to cover everything but I'd like to give you a general overview starting with academic computing.

Academic Computing (or Acomp) is a division of Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources (also known as SULAIR). Acomp provides information on the use of technology in teaching and learning environments. Academic computing also provides faculty-specific computing resources through the Academic Technology Specialist program and the Academic Technology Lab located on the second floor of Meyer library.

Also located on the second floor of Meyer, the Digital Language Lab provides resources, facilities, and support for language instruction and learning to the entire Stanford community. Resources range from materials in over 90 languages, to specialized learning and teaching equipment and facilities, to materials development, support, and consulting services for faculty and TAs. For more information please go to thelab.stanford.edu

Acomp provides technology support to Stanford University Library services; operates and manages Residential Computing clusters and services; and supports CourseWork, the Stanford course management system.

Acomp also operates and manages classrooms, public and multimedia computer clusters in Meyer Library and a computer cluster in Tresidder; For more information please go to acomp.stanford.edu

SULAIR also publishes Speaking of Computers. Speaking of computers is an e-newsletter published at the beginning of Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters for the academic community. Speaking of Computers provides information about campus computing and technology activities and resources, including articles about new and updated e-resources, and new and ongoing services, projects and courses.
For more information about Speaking of Computers please go to speaking.stanford.edu

Another resource for faculty and TA's is the Center for Teaching and Learning (also known as the CTL)
The CTL provides assistance to faculty in integrating technology into their teaching, including consultations on course design and technology, use of course management systems, formative assessment of the pedagogical effectiveness of technology, individual and departmental assistance in the introduction of new technologies, and workshops on teaching with technology. For more information please go to ctl.stanford.edu

If you're in the Medical School, you'll also want to check out the links for the Curriculum Web Portal, The EdTech group or Educational Technology Services and SUMMIT, the Stanford University Medical Media and Information Technologies group.

The computing and communications page also includes a link to Technology-enhanced classrooms with SmartPanel. The SmartPanel is a technology-enhanced classroom control panel that allows instructors and presenters to control the room's projection system and select from installed audiovisual inputs (e.g., slide projectors, VCRs and cable TV ). They can also connect to their own playback devices or computers.

Some of the most advanced technology-enhanced classrooms can be found in Wallenberg Hall
Wallenberg Hall (Building 160 at the front of the Main Quad), is home to the Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning (also known as SCIL). SCIL conducts scholarly research to advance the science, technology, and practice of learning and teaching. Established in 2002 as an independent center of excellence at Stanford University, SCIL is housed in the new Wallenberg Hall, a state-of-the-art testing ground for technology applications in the classroom.

By providing the resources to explore how technology and educational environments affect learning, Wallenberg Hall serves as the conduit for new knowledge that travels from laboratory to classroom and back again. Wallenberg Hall classrooms and the Peter Wallenberg Learning Theater are available for the use of the entire Stanford community and may be reserved for teaching and non-academic events.
For more information please go to wallenberg.stanford.edu

There are many services available to support teaching at Stanford.
The courses.stanford.edu web site guides you to services that bring technology to the physical classroom or lab and helps you create and use online virtual learning spaces. The courses.stanford.edu page also contains links to forms for requesting class websites, mailing lists, discussion groups and newsgroups.

If you prefer not to create your own class web pages, you can request a CourseWork course. CourseWork is Stanford's course Web site development and distribution system. Using CourseWork, instructors and TAs can set up a course web site that includes a course home page, a syllabus, announcements linked to email, a schedule, course materials, assignments, a gradebook, a discussion forum, and a sign-up tool for events such as lab sections, office hours, or field trips. CourseWork is designed for faculty with little web experience, who can use it to develop their web site quickly and also for experts, who can use it to organize complex materials and link them to web communication tools. CourseWork is available for all Stanford courses.

CourseForum is an open source discussion tool available through CourseWork. Anyone with access to CourseForum can post topics. CourseForum is ideal for collaborative projects because it supports private forums and forums for specified user groups. Its search feature allows instructors to find student-specific postings that can then be printed for grading. CourseForum synchronizes with CourseWork's course enrollment information, thereby eliminating the need to add users to the forum manually.

For broadcast quality services, you can go to Stanford Video. Stanford Video, is a division of the Office of University Communications and offers broadcast quality production services to the entire Stanford community. Services range from audio recording to news feeds to webcasting.
For more information please go to stanfordvideo.stanford.edu

If you need to stream video, ITS offers Streaming Media services. Streaming media services allow any member of the Stanford community to provide audio, video, or other types of multimedia content to any user on the Internet for archived, on-demand, or live webcasting presentations.
For more information please go to streamingmedia.stanford.edu

If you need general information about purchasing a computer or software at Educational pricing, check out the links to the Stanford Bookstore, Apple Computer Purchases and Dell Computer Purchase Program.

The list also contains information for ITS services to help you get phone and network connections, download Essential Stanford Software, work with Axess or submit requests for technology assistance via helpsu.stanford.edu

The list also provides information for Training Resources including online training via TechPort Online Technology Training. TechPort provides the Stanford community with access to over 1,000 quality, self-paced, online technology courses at all skill levels. It is available 24/7 from any Windows-based computer at work or at home and requires a SUNet ID and a yearly registration fee that can be covered by STAP, department, or personal funds.

ITS also offers Training By Appointment or TBA
Available to the entire Stanford community, the TBA program matches you with an expert instructor for a one-on-one tutorial. You choose your own learning objectives, register for a 90-minute training appointment, and bring your own documents, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, or web pages to learn how to troubleshoot them. Fees are based on 90-minute sessions and can be covered by STAP, department, or Hospital Tuition Assistance funds.

Well, that's it for Academic Technology podcast episode 2. Thanks for listening. Episode 3 will include an interview with Victoria Szabo who'll discuss the latest information about Stanford on iTunes.