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05
Apr
2013

Softchalk sessions in April

categories: E-Learning Authoring Tool

Please consider two instruction sessions on Softchalk in April:

Registration at:

https://secure.mnsu.edu/mnscupd/login/default.asp?campusid=0073

SoftChalk: E-Learning Authoring Tool Content Authoring Software

SoftChalk is provider of content authoring software for educators in K-12, colleges, universities and medical programs. With SoftChalk, educators can create professional, engaging, learning content quickly and easily, which enhances their teaching and improves the learning experience for their students.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM until 2:45 PM 

Location: MC-205 
Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 3:00 PM until 3:45 PM 
Location: MC-205 

 

Follow us on Twitter: @SCSUtechInstruc | #techworkshop

IMS Blog: https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims

Ideas? Suggestions? Pls email pmiltenoff@stcloudstate.edu

 

Steps to Install SoftChalk Create and Enter Your License Key

  1. Download the SoftChalk installer by clicking on the appropriate link below. Save the installer file locally on your computer.
    1. Windows:   http://www.softchalk.com/Lb8Distribution/SoftChalk8_setup.exe
    2. Macintosh:   http://www.softchalk.com/Lb8Distribution/SoftChalk8-Mac.zip
    3. Click the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
    4. After installing SoftChalk Create, look for the Create8 icon on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the SoftChalk “Create” application.
    5. You may be prompted to create a FREE SoftChalk CLOUD account. This step is optional, but provides you with additional SoftChalk features.
    6. Within the SoftChalk Create application, go to the Help menu and choose Enter License. (If you are a Macintosh user, go to the top left of your screen and choose File/Enter License.)
    7. Copy and paste the license info below into the License Name and License Key fields.
04
Apr
2013

Technology Instruction Week: Integrating Technologies in D2L, April 8-12

categories: collaboration and creativity, Desire2Learn (D2L), grades, lecture capture

MC 205 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

  •    Monday

Lecture Capture and D2L

  • Tuesday
    Classroom Rresponse Systems (clickers) and D2L
  • Wednesday
    RSS (podcasting) and D2L
  • Thursday
    Grading with Excel and D2L
  • Friday
    Alternatives to D2L

Register for the 1:00pm session at (not required):

http://huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/help/training/

 

Follow us

  • on Twitter: @SCSUtechInstruc | #techworkshop

Suggestions? Ideas? Please email: pmiltenoff@stcloudstate.edu

01
Apr
2013

Web Development: Adobe Dreamweaver series in April

categories: HTML, technology, web development

Workshop registration at:

https://secure.mnsu.edu/mnscupd/login/default.asp?campusid=0073

Dreamweaver 1 of 4

 

Thursday, April 04, 2013 at 4:00 PM until 4:45 PM 
Sponsoring Campus: St. Cloud State University 
Location: MC-205
Instructor(s) Plamen Miltenoff

Dreamweaver 2 of 4

 

Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 4:00 PM until 4:45 PM 
Sponsoring Campus: St. Cloud State University 
Location: MC-205
Instructor(s) Plamen Miltenoff

Dreamweaver 3 of 4

 

Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 4:00 PM until 4:45 PM 
Sponsoring Campus: St. Cloud State University 
Location: MC-205
Instructor(s) Plamen Miltenoff

 

Dreamweaver 4 of 4

 

Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 4:00 PM until T4:45 PM 

Sponsoring Campus: St. Cloud State University 
Location: MC-205
Instructor(s) Plamen Miltenoff

 

Follow us on Twitter: @SCSUtechInstruc | #techworkshop

IMS Blog: https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims

 

Ideas? Suggestions? Pls email pmiltenoff@stcloudstate.edu

01
Apr
2013

Technology Instruction Week: Microsoft Apps and Alternatives

categories: technology
Technology Instruction Week: Microsoft Apps and Alternatives

April 2-4

MC 205 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

  • Tuesday
    MS Outlook email and Outlook Web Access (OWA): what, when, why…
  • Wednesday
    Microsoft Word and alternatives
  • Thursday
    Microsoft PowerPoint and alternatives

Register for the 1:00pm session at (not required):

http://huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/help/training/

 

Follow us

  • on Twitter: @SCSUtechInstruc | #techworkshop

https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims

Suggestions? Ideas? Please email: pmiltenoff@stcloudstate.edu

29
Mar
2013

Fraps: Real-time video capture and benchmarking…

categories: video editing

Benchmarking Software – Show how many Frames Per Second (FPS) you are getting in a corner of your screen.  Perform custom benchmarks and measure the frame rate between any two points.  Save the statistics out to disk and use them for your own reviews and applications.

Screen Capture Software – Take a screenshot with the press of a key!  There’s no need to paste into a paint program every time you want a new shot.  Your screen captures are automatically named and timestamped.

Realtime Video Capture Software – Have you ever wanted to record video while playing your favourite game?  Come join the Machinima revolution!  Throw away the VCR, forget about using a DV cam, game recording has never been this easy!  Fraps can capture audio and video up to 7680×4800 with custom frame rates from 1 to 120 frames per second!

http://www.fraps.com/

26
Mar
2013

SoftChalk instruction available…

categories: interactive apps

SoftChalk, similarly to LodeStar, allows instructors to “create, customize and personalize content by mashing up your own materials with rich media, interactive exercises, quizzes and text.”

Here is an example of content created with SoftChalk:

https://softchalk.com/showcase/sample-lessons

To download SoftChalk, please go to

https://www.softchalkcloud.com/softchalk/download/web

Let us know, if you need support and training sessions:

pmiltenoff@stcloudstate.edu

Licensing keys: pls request from Mark Kotcho (software@stcloudstate.edu).

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