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See how some faculty are using the software called Camtasia along with the facilities and support of TLP to create flash-based tutorials, recorded lectures, animated content and more for their students. These videos can be embedded in Vista, allowing students to view them over and over again, to help them understand your concepts. Quoting AMIS Department Chair, Gail Corbitt, “Jim Mensching has even put Camtasia into the classroom with assignments, and is using it to move all of his course content online to allow for more discussion time in the classroom. So his courses use the technology to get more bang for the buck and students seem to like it.” Come hear what Jim Mensching, Hsuying Ward, Colleen Hatfield, Denny Gier and Peter DiFalco are doing with Camtasia.
This event takes place in Studio A, located in the basement of Meriam Library. See the flyer or call Laura Sederberg at (530) 898-4326 for more information.

Vista sections are not just for the classroom anymore. There are about 50 community sections of Vista being used by groups on our campus. Some are departmental areas for sharing materials and inviting committees to share collaboratively. Some are areas for communication among student groups. Some are set up as centers for tutoring students; others are graduate students sharing best practices and resources for finding jobs. Our presenters will show you how they are using their community and will discuss their reasoning for using Vista this way. This is a chance to see how Vista can be used beyond the classroom, and in different ways. Come with questions and with your own ideas. New communities may be requested through Laura Sederberg, manager of TLP, x4326. View the flyer for more information.

Your Vista toolbox has been expanded to include audio! Voice Tools are available NOW to use within your classes. Come see how your colleagues use audio and the Internet to conduct guided surfing activities, put students in touch with one another via an Internet phone and text chat, and debate topics in a threaded audio discussion. These simple tools create exciting new ways to involve your students by reaching those with an auditory learning style. View the flyer for more information about this TILT session.