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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Copyright and Fair Use - From Stanford University

A great explanation of fair use of copyrighted material published by Stanford University Libraries.   The site explains in a very clear manner some of the complexities of copyright law and share best practices in education.  The link provided addresses fair use, but other related topics are also published in the website.

http://fairuse.stanford.edu/Copyright_and_Fair_Use_Overview/chapter9/index.html

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Webconferencing Tools

 

Elluminate



Live Class Sample Using Elluminate: http://media.cop.ufl.edu/e-example/


DimDim



WebEx

SMARTHINKING Online Tutoring Service

Available now, free for all registered Casper College students, the SmarThinking Online tutoring service.  Students can log in by clicking on the "Connect to SmarThinking" link on the MyMoodle page after  logging into Moodle4Me.  

Technical Requirements   
Tutoring Schedule   
User Guide  
Student Handbook   
Instructor Handbook 
Sample Tutorials

Technical Support: Contact SmarThinking by phone toll-free: (888) 430-7429, ext. 1 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST) or by sending an email to support@smarthinking.com.

Moodle4Me Login Help: Call DE Student Support 307-268-3882, Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (MST) or send an email to distance_ed@caspercollege.edu.
  
Note: Usage is determined as follows:
  • Live drop-in sessions: "Metered" to the minute of time spent working with an e-structor plus 5 minutes for administration
  • Submitted questions: 25 minutes
  • Submitted essays or career writing: 40 minutes
  • Paragraph Submissions: 25 minutes
  • Pre-scheduled sessions: 35 minutes (30 minutes spent working with an e-structor plus 5 minutes for administration) Please note that the school account will be charged 35 minutes unless you cancel at least 48 hours before the appointment time.

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