| MICROSOFT CAMPUS AGREEMENT
OIT is awaiting approval of a campus-wide, all-campus Campus
Agreement that will provide Microsoft's most popular software
for use on any computer that is owned by the U of M. This
includes Windows upgrades, MS Office XP Professional, Office
for Macintosh, Front Page, Publisher, Core server CALs, and
SQL CAL. When we have full details, More information will
be published at http://www.umn.edu/adcs/
and in the OIT July newsletter:
http://www.umn.edu/oit/newsletter
WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
In May the University purchased FileNET, a web content management
system. FileNet runs on the development side and allows many
content contributors to easily input and/or change content.
ADCS will run the content management server. Others can participate
in using the product . . . [MORE]
EXTENDED: DELL AGGREGATED VOLUMN DISCOUNT
The Aggregated Volume Discount Program on Dell Systems has
been extended to June 15th on the Dell B2B site through Techmart.
Due to the amount of systems the U of MN has purchased on
this program, Dell extended the expiration date on the SIX
SPECIAL OFFERS. To take advantage of this program, go to http://www.techmart.umn.edu
JUNE 30: GET WEBCT HELP FROM YOUR COLLEAGUES
Discuss technical and pedagogical concerns in an informal
setting with other instructors and site designers who use
WebCT course management software at the next meeting of the
WebCT Group: June 30, 2-4 pm, 210 Walter Library. See
http://webct.umn.edu/webct_group/
ORIENTATION FOR CLASS OF 2007
OIT is again involved in orientation sessions for new students.
These sessions are a follow up to the "Welcome"
CD that has been sent to incoming freshmen since the summer
of 1998. Between June 11 and July 18 over 5,000 freshmen may
show up, and OIT staff are prepared to answer questions and
help them set up their University e-mail accounts. Students
and their parents can also attend sessions that provide an
overview of how to access all campus computer services and
resources. More orientation information at http://www.ofyp.umn.edu/
SOLVE SHORT-TERM TECH PROBLEMS
Due to uncertain times and diminishing departmental budgets,
UCS has received an increase in calls from departments feeling
the effects of downsizing technology departments, and they
are unsure of where to turn for technical support. For a nominal
fee, U-Rent-A-Gurus provide short-term software consultation,
troubleshooting, and installation services, whether it is
a one-time service or a project that will take a few weeks.
Details at http://www.umn.edu/ucs
PEOPLESOFT PROBLEM SOLVING TIPS
Clear the Internet cache; if you're using Internet Explorer
(IE), look for clear temporary internet files; in Netscape
look for "clear memory cache" and "clear disk
cache." . . . [MORE]
JULY 30: DISCUSS EDUCATIONAL ISSUES WITH COLLEAGUES
Discuss common educational technology support issues in an
informal setting with others who create digital course materials
as a part of their jobs. Attend the next meeting of the Educational
Technologists Forum: JULY 30, 3:00-4:30 pm, 402 Walter Library.
See http://dmc.umn.edu/etf/etf.shtml
GET READY TO TEACH WITH TECHNOLOGY!
. . . IN SUMMER TEL SHORT
COURSES: Faculty members may take free technology-enhanced
learning courses beginning in June, including the new Designing
Learning Objects: Producing Media-Rich Learning Activities
and Enhancing Learning with Technology: Active Learning with
PowerPoint. See http://dmc.umn.edu/services/training.shtml
. . . BY MEETING WITH DMC
CONSULTANTS: Digital Media Center consultants can help
faculty members plan and design educational technology activities
and materials such as course Web sites, online discussions,
and streaming media resources. Schedule a free appointment
now to get ready for fall semester. See http://dmc.umn.edu/services/consultations.shtml
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