Instructional Design and Technology -

GA position

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:12:44 -0600

The Department of Health and Sport Sciences is seeking a graduate assistant for the Health Promotion Concentration. The responsibilities for this position include assisting the faculty in converting the traditional Health Promotion Masters Program to online delivery and working with internal/external advanced learning support staff. Experience in online course development is needed. Full-time assistantships require 20 hours of work per week in the department, pay a stipend for a full -time GA of $7000/yr- paid in 8 monthly payments PLUS include a full tuition and fee waiver (including out-of-state tuition, if applicable).

Apple workshops wrapped up

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:06:39 -0600

Thursday marked the wrap up of the free Apple Workshops offered by the IDT department, November 10-12. Five workshops were presented by Senior System Apple Engineer, Tim Matheny, on iLIfe’09, MobileMe, Apple Show and Tell, Mobile Learning, Digital Video, and Enhanced Podcasting. Around 200 participants attended the workshops, some of them in more than one. The IDT department would like to thank Tim for his lively presentations, as always.

Congratulations to Dr. William Carmichael Appointed Strayer University Dean, Washington, DC

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:41:08 -0600

Dr. William Carmichael has been appointed as Campus Dean of the Washington, DC Strayer University Campus. Dr. Carmichael has over 30 years of business and leadership experience in the technology, service, and food service industries as well as in the university classroom. He joined Strayer University in 2004 as an Adjunct Professor of Business, transitioned into full-time in 2007 and later that year, became a Campus Dean at the Thousand Oaks Campus in Memphis, TN and assisted in the new campus opening in Fairview Park, OH. He holds an earned Doctorate in Education from the University of Memphis with a concentration in Instructional Design and Technology. He has an MBA from Belhaven College, a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Samford University and an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Oklahoma College of Business

Congratulations to Dr. William Carmichael: Appointed Strayer University Dean, Washington, DC

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:39:40 -0600

Graduate assistantship in online course develoment

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:37:22 -0600

If you would like to interview for a graduate assistantship designing online courses for a university department beginning in January, email Dr. Martindale (emartndl@memphis.edu) ASAP. Include in your email a brief summary of your qualifications and experience in terms of online course design and instructional design.

E-Learning Network meeting Thursday November 19th

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:28:49 -0600

You are invited to the monthly meeting of the E-Learning Network–a group of e-learning professionals representing Memphis-area corporations and organizations. This is the last meeting of 2009, so please make an effort to attend.

When: 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Where: University of Memphis, FedEx Institute of Technology, Methodist Presentation Theater (1st Floor)

Mobile Ed.: Teaching and Learning on the Move

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:59:24 -0600

Guest Blogger: Kristy Conger

This is the inauguaral presentation for the Teaching and Learning with Web 2.0 Special Interest Group (Web 2.0 SIG)

Are you researching what makes distance learning successful? on AECT GSA

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:24:10 -0600

Start: Nov 11 2009 - 1:00pm

Details:

AECT GSA
Graduate Students in Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Julie Moustafa

Julie Moustafa has invited you to the event 'Are you researching what makes distance learning successful?' on AECT GSA!
Hello All:

ODU is sponsoring this presentation about distance learning success. The event is open to all by Adobe Connect. Go to http://connect.odu.edu/rovai and log in as a guest. No pw.

Apple workshops

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:13:50 -0600

The Instructional Design and Technology program at The University of Memphis is pleased to offer FREE workshops on Apple tools and applications. These will be conducted by Tim Matheny, a Senior System Engineer with Apple. Seating is limited and registration is required...but these top-notch workshops are FREE.

Use the links below to discover additional information and register.

Tuesday, November 10

IDT Graduate Student Association Tailgate Party on November 14th at 10 a.m.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:54:25 -0600

Do you like football food? Are you looking for a way to burn off some late semester blues? Come join the IDT Graduate Student Association for the last U of M home football game against UAB on November 14th at 10 a.m.-12 noon.

Midsouth Technology Conference Dec. 9-10

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:34:22 -0500

Midsouth Technology Conference Dec. 9-10

Midsouth Technology Conference Dec. 9-10 in Memphis

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:25:27 -0500

Midsouth Technology Conference Dec. 9-10 in Memphis

Request for students, faculty, and alumni to complete a research survery

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:49:40 -0500

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Theodore J. Kopcha, Ph.D. and I am an Assistant Professor with the Department of Educational Technology at San Diego State University. I am conducting a study regarding a number of relevant issues in the field of Educational Technology.

I am requesting your participation by completing a survey for us. The 30-item survey contains a number of Likert-type items related to Educational Technology and topics pertinent in the field, such as theories and related practice, design models, and technology in K12 education.

Trick or Treat So the Mid-South Can Eat - U of M GSA Food Drive

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:06:45 -0500

The Graduate Student Association, GSA, of the University of Memphis will be hosting a Halloween canned food drive to benefit the Memphis Food Bank and MIFA. All who are interested in participating will meet at the home of Kathy Walkley, GSA member, at 5:00 p.m. and will then go “Trick or Treating” for canned foods. Families are welcome and please wear family appropriate costumes.

After collecting canned goods, we will return to Kathy Walkley’s home for a potluck dinner, so bring your favorite, delicious dish!

October 22nd meeting of the E-Learning Network. 11:30 A.M.

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:52:59 -0500

You are invited to the monthly meeting of the E-Learning Network–a group of e-learning professionals representing Memphis-area corporations and organizations.

When: 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Where: University of Memphis, FedEx Institute of Technology, Methodist Presentation Theater (1st Floor)
Featured Speaker: Peter Bloom, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital