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Faculty Resources
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Creating a Course Specific
Excel File from Merlin Calendar
Posting Course Documents on Merlin
Use of Digital Texts and iPad Apps
Podcasts
Touchscreen Monitors
Electronic Educational Environment (EEE) GradeBook
Use of iClickers
Additional Teaching Resources and Tools
Posting Course Documents on Merlin
SOM Goals:
Merlin has been upgraded to Sharepoint 2010. One of the many improvements in this software is the enhanced search feature which be used by students and faculty to review and coordinate curriculum. Hence descriptive and accurate naming of files is crucial. (Also IT and administrative staff work in the background with these files for calendaring, archiving and accreditation tasks.) The iPad also requires files to be in PDF format for optimal student use (see specifics below).
Step by Step Process of Creating Folders and
Uploading Documents in Merlin
Conventional Labeling of Files and Creation of Document Archives - It is of the utmost importance that the File Name and File Title match the information on the calendar. As much as possible, please prepare your documents so they correspond to a single day only; i.e. three days of lectures would require the posting of three separate power points.
Files compatible with iPad
Students require at least a pdf version of all documents (word and ppt documents are also useful given the course context).When converting Powerpoint files, create PDF files with 1 slide per page and a white/light background. If the PDF file is too large, then probably the images need to be compressed. Students have noted that some professors have valuable information in the "notes" section (underneath the slide). In this case, it is best if the ppt file is saved as a pdf with those notes underneath each slide.
- Steps for PC:
Save file as "pdf"
go to Options-->"Publish as"-->"Notes pages"
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- Steps for Mac:
Go to "Print file"
at "Print What:", select "Notes"
Then save as "pdf"
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Please contact Dr. Mary Frances Ypma-Wong with questions or suggestions.
If you require access to Merlin, please contact Armando Gauna
Use of Digital Texts and iPad Apps
SOM Goals:
The resources provided on the MS1 and MS iPads for the 2011-2012 academic year can be found on the iPad resources page. Since digital texts and apps are continuing evolving, the Instructional Technologies Group helps faculty determine the best digital format for recommended texts. Codes to obtain texts will be provided to all faculty members with iPads. As Apps become available, Mary Frances Ypma-Wong can try to arrange a free trial for faculty evaluation.
SOM Goals:
MS1 and MS2 lectures in Tamkin and Nelson Halls are recorded using Mediasite by Sonic Foundry. The Instructional Technologies Group facilitates the recording and subsequent uploading of these podcasts to Merlin. The faculty member is only responsible for turning the lapel microphone on. Podcasts have become an integral part of the services that we provide to our students; some lectures will only be offered as podcasts. Students have become increasingly particular about the quality of the podcasts; it is usually impossible for the IT staff to accommodate complaints retroactively and rerecording is not an option for faculty. So the following steps will be taken to insure the greatest quality.
- Faculty should contact Travis Baumann about any specific setup/hardware requirements for their lecture. For example, if the lecturer plans to use the board, the camera must be set up appropriately. Also if the lecturer plans to show video, Travis can insure setup is optimal.
- All recording will be done through a lapel microphone system that can be found inside the podium. There will be no microphone above the students; hence faculty should repeat all questions.
UCI Replay is another option for recording podcasts. UCI Replay can be downloaded by UCI faculty and staff. UCI Replay enables faculty or staff to record on a personal computer. In addition, Fuse (free app), will enable faculty or staff to record with an iPad2, iPhone or iPodTouch and immediately upload a recording (5 minute max) to the UCI Replay server.
UCI Replay Instructions
UCI Replay via Fuse
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Recording Location/Portability |
Editing Possible? |
Individual(s) Responsible for Providing Podcast Link to Students |
Server |
HIPAA Compliant |
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Mediasite |
Tamkin or Nelson Hall, or a smaller room with the portable recorder. ITG staff support is required. |
Yes |
ITG Staff |
UCI Medical Ctr |
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UCI Replay |
Recording may be accomplished at any location using UCI Replay software on a personal computer or Fuse when using an iPad2, iPhone or iPodTouch (Fuse has 5 min. limit). Uploading the recording requires internet access. |
No |
Faculty/Staff member making recording |
Main Campus |
No |
Resources - 12 tips for using podcasts in medical education.
Touch Screen Monitors
This touchscreen enables you to make notations on your slides during your lecture. The annotations that you make on the slides will be recorded during the podcasts and are extremely helpful to the students.
Using the Touch Screen:
2) You may be prompted to select "Edit slides"; you should allow editing.
3) Right click on mouse, select “Pointer Options”
4) Select your tool-- pen, highlighter, etc.
5) Your finger will serve as the writing device. The writing will be slightly above where you touch.
6) In order to advance the slide, use ENTER or arrows keys. (The lower left area of the screen also can be used to advance slides and change the pointer.)
7) Do not save your annotations (unless you want to save the marked-up slides)
Using the Touch Screen "Video"
Questions? Contact Mary Frances Ypma-Wong or x-42029
Electronic Educational Environment (EEE) GradeBook
SOM Goals:
EEE is provided by the UC Irvine main campus and is an efficient way to maintain the course GradeBook and distribute midterm and final grades to students. Course directors have immediate access to their course and can grant access to “course assistants”. Once the GradeBook is formatted, the roster is immediately added. The course directors have the ability to release the statistics regarding each grading event and include comments to individual students and/or to the entire class. The GradeBook can be copied and a new roster inserted each year.
Workflow:
- Course director creates Gradebook.
- As in the past, Mark Golesorkhi runs Scantrons and reports grades via an Excel file to course directors.
- Course directors upload grades to EEE.
- Course directors release grades to students.
- Course directors report final grades to Barbara Lutz
SOM Goals:
Many professors have found iClickers create a more interactive learning environment - iClickers in the classroom. Students can be provided with the iClicker remotes in lecture or small classroom. Details regarding iClicker software and preparation for use in the classroom is posted on the iClicker page
SOM Goals:
The following links show additional teaching resources and tools:
1) UC Irvine Teaching, Learning & Technology Center . This main campus resource offers information on teaching strategies and has teaching workshops. http://www.tltc.uci.edu/index.html
2) Association of American Medical Colleges MedEdPortal.You may find some good resources for your courses.
http://services.aamc.org/30/mededportal/servlet/segment/mededportal/information/
3) Teambased Learning
http://tblc.roundtablelive.org
4) Prezi-Zooming Presentation Editor
Prezi Example (for undergraduate microbiology course)
5) Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique (IT-AT) "scratch off" sheets. These forms which give immediate feedback the students in the classroom.
IF-AT Demonstration
6) Online Quizzes - available through UC Irvine's
Electronic Educational Environment (EEE)
7) Dropbox- Electronic submission and return of student work- available through UC Irvine's
Electronic Educational Environment (EEE)
8) Concept Maps - There are several options.
Cmap can be downloaded free.
Cmap Example (For undergraduate microbiology course).