Summer 2002 Workshops

Note on dates: the first and last dates listed for each event were travel days. All workshops began with a reception/meal on the arrival date.

Theatre Faculty (ACS only):
June 5-9
Leaders: Laura Canon, Rhodes College and Tony Haigh, Centre College
This workshop explored the possibility of theatre faculty director and designer exchanges between colleges in the association. Some of the issues addressed were the feasibility of aligning production calendars and curricula, and how technology could facilitate the "teaching exchange" component of the proposed program.

Sunoikisis Summer Seminar and Curriculum Planning (ACS only):
June 8-16
Leaders: Glenda Carl (Latin), Anne Leen (Latin), Kenny Morrell (Greek)
These sessions were intended for all interested ACS classics faculty, particularly those who participated in the Fall, 2002 ICC's.
Agenda

Interactivity with Flash
June 19-23
Instructors: Patricia Gray, ACS and Sean Pollack, Academic Technology Consultant, Cal. State Fullerton
This workshop laid the foundation for the creation of interactive web-deliverable teaching and learning applications with Macromedia Flash. We began by learning the basics of Flash's animation and interactivity capabilities. Applicants had to be experienced with Web browsing. Experience with Web authoring and/or graphic applications was recommended. All ACS participants received a copy of Flash.

This workshop was project-based, with ample time for participants to work on projects they planned in advance, and one-on-one help from Tech Center staff and student interns. Teams that included faculty, support staff and/or students who provided ongoing technical support were encouraged to apply. All workshops were designed for both Windows and Mac users.

Digital Video for Teaching and Learning
June 26-July 1
Instructors: Dick House, Wabash College and Dave Kenney
This workshop included hands-on training in videography, video editing, and final product formats, as well as a discussion of integrating video into teaching and learning.

This workshop was project-based, with ample time for participants to work on projects they planned in advance, and one-on-one help from Tech Center staff and student interns. Teams that included faculty, support staff and/or students who provided ongoing technical support were encouraged to apply. All workshops were designed for both Windows and Mac users.

Alianco Digital Mosaic Group (Russian instructors)
June 27-30
Leaders: This work session provided an opportunity for faculty in Russian language and culture to develop a curriculum for an inter-institutional spring course about Russian culture (with a language component). The course was followed by a summer study-travel program in Russia. For more information, see the Russian Mosaic description.

Web Production: Dreamweaver & Imaging
July 8-14
Instructors: Deena Berg, ACS and Burkhard Henke, Davidson College
This workshop was designed for faculty and staff who were interested in developing Web sites for teaching and learning. Software covered included Adobe Photoshop Elements and Macromedia Dreamweaver. The goal of the course was to create a site that serves a clear pedagogical purpose and is coherent in visual layout and design. Applicants had to be experienced with Web browsing. Some experience with web page creation was highly recommended. ACS participants were eligible to receive some software covered in the workshop.

This workshop was project-based, with ample time for participants to work on projects they planned in advance, and one-on-one help from Tech Center staff and student interns. Teams that include faculty, support staff and/or students who provided ongoing technical support were encouraged to apply. All workshops were designed for both Windows and Mac users.

Digital Technology and Culture
July 17-21
Leader: Bryan Alexander, Centenary College
This was a work session for faculty and staff who created shared modules addressing issues of contemporary digital technology and culture. Participants discussed possible collaborative activities such as inter-institutional team-taught courses or portions of courses and the creation of a consortial portal for digital technology and culture.

Music Faculty Workshop
July 24-28
Leaders: Patricia Gray, ACS; Jim Cook, Birmingham-Southern and Eric McIntyre, Centenary
This workshop was designed to help music faculty become active in the ACS collaborative music program ("The Orpheus Alliance"). Topics included exploring the possibilities for class collaborations within the ACS, planning for the ACS Visiting Faculty Artists Project. The first ACS New Music Concert was held as part of the workshop, which included works by faculty and students involved with the Composers Forum project. Tthere were sessions dealing specifically with creating audio, video, and animation for the Web and for use in classes.

Participants had ample time to work on projects and one-on-one help from Tech Center staff and student interns. Facilities were available for rehearsals and discussion groups. All computer sessions were designed for both Windows and Mac users.

Fall 2002 Programming

IT staff workshop - October 20-22

[Past Workshops]