June 17, 2009

From ETS

Contents 1 Videos for technologies in the Learning Spaces 2 Update on Google Analytics training 2.1 Epikone 2.2 LunaMetrics 2.3 Joshua Ellis (jellis@psu.edu) 3 FlipVideo Camera 4 Purchasing Card Cardholder Agreement 5 Jeff Kuhns request for outreach-related online and print information that we all do annually or routinely for all audiences 6 Jamie is meeting with Jen Spinelle regarding trying to create a Ning site for Penn State Communicators

Videos for technologies in the Learning Spaces

Mary Ramsey would like to create short videos that demonstrate how to use the technologies that are available in the Learning Spaces - CopyCam, interactive white board, MIDI keyboard, TeamSpot)

• Mary has spoken to Chris Millet previously about doing videos

1. Derick touched base with Chris and confirmed that there are no videos in the progress, but DC staff would be available to work on these

• Should these videos be done by the Training Group?

1. Let Chris and Lisa know about the idea of doing these videos - see what their input is

Allan suggested that Stuart Selber, who is a faculty fellow with ETS this summer, might be interested as he has an interest in creating job aids. Elizabeth Pyatt is heading up the team from ETS working with Stuart, and I contacted her regarding this. Elizabeth said that Stuart is interested, especially if there might be service learning opportunities for his technical writing course.

• Stuart has suggested that these could work well under his Public Writing Initiative

1. Stuart's main question is when does Mary need these videos
2. He would like to assign a class to work on these in the fall
3. Derick will touch base with Stuart and get more info from Mary as to time frames

Update on Google Analytics training

Derick has been working with Heather Ormsby on getting information to have an outside vendor come to PSU to provide training

Epikone

• Training via video conference – limited to five people; $1000 per session; choose two training topics from their list
• On site training – $4200 per day plus travel expenses; choose four training topics from their list; didn’t indicate if the training is limited to a certain number of people

LunaMetrics

• Webinars for a small group
• $250 for first hour. $175 for every additional hour.
• Unlimited amount of people can attend. LunaMetrics provides for call-in numbers for those is remote locations.
• Average webinar is 1.5 hours

Joshua Ellis (jellis@psu.edu)

• Conducted a Google Analytics session at the 2009 PSU Web Conference
• Chris Lucas spoke Joshua about the possibility of doing some sort of Google Analytics consulting with us - Joshua indicated he would
• Derick and Audrey are drafting an email to Joshua highlighting what specifically we are looking for and to see what his availability is

FlipVideo Camera

• The camera case, tripod, and camera have all arrived
• Derick will put this into Footprints for equipment inventory
• Derick is custodian of the camera, but it is for all of the TLT Communications Group to use

Purchasing Card Cardholder Agreement

An email was sent this morning regarding the need for PSU purchasing card holders to provide an electronic signature. We all need to do this ASAP. The directions are as follows:

• Click on this link
• After clicking on the link you will need to sign in with your user ID and password.
• It is very important that you read the Purchasing Card Cardholder Agreement which discusses conditions which may lead to payroll deductions.
• At the bottom of the agreement there is a statement which reads, “By clicking the “I Agree” button below, you indicate that you have read the agreement and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.” If you agree to the terms of the agreement click on the “I Agree” button.
• You will then receive the response “Thank you for signing the Purchasing Card agreement.” You may then logout at the top of the page, your agreement is complete.
• If for some reason you do not feel comfortable agreeing to the terms, please hit cancel, logout at the top of the next page, and contact your Financial Officer. If these terms are not acceptable to you, it may require that your purchasing card be cancelled.
• Please note – you will NOT have to retake the quiz before signing this agreement. However, if you wish to review the tutorial again, it is available here

Jeff Kuhns request for outreach-related online and print information that we all do annually or routinely for all audiences

Based on the request from Jeff, this is the list that we came up with:

• Training Services

1. Fall Technology Training promotion to staff (electronic and printed)
2. Fall Break Training promotions for Graduate Students (electronic)
3. Technology Training Winter-Fest promotion to faculty (electronic and printed)
4. Spring Technology Training promotion to staff (electronic and printed)
5. Spring Break Training promotions for Graduate Students (electronic)
6. Technology Training Summer-Fest promotion to faculty (electronic and printed)
7. Summer Technology Training promotion to staff (electronic and printed)
8. Training URL card handouts for faculty, staff, and students (printed)
9. Technology Training Community (web site)
10. ITS Training Services (web site)

• ANGEL

1. ANGEL Shorts series (electronic)
2. Tutorial series to faculty, staff, and students (electronic)
3. Calendars to faculty (printed)
4. ANGEL Community Hub (web site)
5. ANGEL news articles (electronic)

• CLC

1. Technology Classroom and Lab Computing Brochure to faculty (UP only; printed)
2. Computer lab maps placed in student computing labs on campus (UP only; printed)
3. Classroom and Lab Computing web site

• ETS

1. Turnitin letter to faculty (printed)
2. Turnitin (web site)
3. iStudy for Success! modules for students (electronic)
4. iStudy end of semester announcements to faculty and students (electronic)
5. iStudy end of semester display ads in the Collegian for faculty and students (electronic)
6. Digital Commons video tutorials for faculty, staff, and students (electronic)
7. Digital Commons (web site)
8. Blogs at Penn State (web site)
9. Adobe Connect Pro (web site)
10. Educational Gaming Commons (web site)
11. Copyright (web site)
12. Technology Learning Assistants program announcements to faculty and students (electronic)
13. Teaching with Technology Certificate Program announcements to graduate students (electronic)
14. Learning Design Community Hub

• TLT

1. Daily Buzz news on TLT web site for faculty, staff, and students (electronic)
2. White paper series on new technologies for faculty and staff (electronic)
3. Learning Spaces for students web site

• Symposium

1. 1-page flyers of TLT services for faculty (printed)
2. Banners (printed)
3. Videos spotlighting faculty and students (electronic)
4. Web site

We sent this list to Heather today.

Jamie is meeting with Jen Spinelle regarding trying to create a Ning site for Penn State Communicators

Jen is a writer/editor in IST who contacted Jamie after the Social Media Summit at the 2009 Web Conference

• This session was about social networking
• Ning is a social network
• Jamie is meeting with Jen on 6/18