Resources to help collaborate, share, or chat

iPad App Review: Evernote

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Evernote is an app which allows a user to capture information from a computer or iOS device and to store that information in a remote location that may be accessed through the web.  Data is stored "in a cloud" and may be accessible and searchable at any time and from... more ».


Evernote
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/evernote/id281796108?mt=8 | web page (interactive)

UM Connect Meetings

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UM Connect Meeting is a tool that allows for real-time communication and collaboration. This document is powerpoint slides that were presented at Treks in summer 2010.  ... more ».


UM Connect Meeting.pdf
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Skype vs. UmConnect Meeting

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This document compares UmConnect Meeting and Skype informally. Our hope is that this document will help instructors make decisions about which program to use for instructional purposes. We used the information available on the OIT UmConnect Support pages to explain some UmConnect characteristics.... more ».


Skype vs UmConnect.pdf
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Google Apps for the U of M was featured in the June 23 issue of U of M Brief in a story about the changing ways in which Information Technology services are delivered and how those changes will benefit the U systemwide. Read "Collaboration is the key to IT."... more ».


Collaboration is the key to IT
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/faculty-staff/features/2010/UR_ARTICLE_212929.html | web page (static)

UMWiki Basics

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This document explains basic concept of wiki and manuals for using UMWiki. ... more ».


UMWiki Basics.pdf
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U of M Wiki Userguide

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UMWiki is a useful to share contents and collaborate a project with broad audience. The WikiHelp contains guides and instructions on how to create your wiki page and use UMWiki.... more ».


Wiki Help
https://wiki.umn.edu/view/WikiHelp | web page (static)

Online Course Evaluation

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This resource provides twenty questions that could be used to evaluate students' experience with an online course. Questions can be modified or adapted for individual instructors use.... more ».


Online Course Evaluation: Student Questions.rtf
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Skype Help Guide

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These guides provide step-by-step, easy to follow instructions for beginning and intermediate Skype users. ... more ».


http://www.skype.com/help/guides/
http://www.skype.com/help/guides/ | web page (static)

UmConnect Check List

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A short, practical guide to designing and delivering effective online presentations or workshops using UmConnect. Resource includes a checklist for presenters, and a checklist for hosts. ... more ».


UmConnectCheckList.pdf
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This is the online submission form for requesting a university listserv. You can request either a course related or non-course related listserv. ... more ».


http://lists.umn.edu/request.html
http://lists.umn.edu/request.html | web page (static)
This is the video introduction to the CLA URL shortening service Z (z.umn.edu) that can be used by anyone at the University of Minnesota.  You can use this service to make sending links to students easier.  This service is similar to tinyURL or bit.ly.... more ».


z.umn.edu
https://z.umn.edu/introduction.php | video
Acrobat Version 9 is Adobe's latest Acrobat release.  In order to help users learn software features, Adobe has created a number of tutorials, training videos, and sample files.  The link provided in this blog entry will give you access to over 40 video tutorials created by experts at Adobe.  For... more ».


Adobe Acrobat 9 Video Tutorials (Adobe TV)
http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-acrobat-9/ | web page (interactive)
This website, Google Apps Collaborative Learning Space, contains information and lessons regarding using Google for collaboration as well as to share related resources. There are eight lessons (see below) designed for both users who are learning to use Google Apps and users who are going to train individuals to use... more ».


learning google apps
https://sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/glearning/ | web page (static)
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Academic Technology Advisory Committee (ATAC) held its first pecha kucha-style event this past Fall. Ten short, entertaining presentations will be given by faculty, staff, and students on the topic "Google@UMN,". If you missed this great event, you can watch all ten of the presentations online. The... more ».


Google@UMN Presentation
http://mediamill.cla.umn.edu/mediamill/display/54283 | video

VideoAnt Instructions

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This document is for use by instructors who would like to utilize VideoANT in their classes for peer review or self-critique. It shows step-by-step how to create a VideoANT and how to distribute the links to students.... more ».


VideoANT Instructions.pdf
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CLAMPs overview

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This is a basic overview of the College of Liberal Arts' CLAMPs (CLA Mobile Podcasting System).  You can find a quick description of the system as well as links to more information and how-to's.... more ».


CLAMPs Overview
https://wiki.cla.umn.edu/itfgroup/index.php/Technologies/Tools/CLAMPs | web page (static)
This UTTC workbook provides extensive information about basic uses of the University of Minnesota NetFiles account. It is a good general reference for those who would like to begin or continue using NetFiles to store and share files, and collaborate securly.... more ».


NetFiles: Basics
http://uttc.umn.edu/training/prod/groups/oit/@pub/@oit/@web/@training/@resources/documents/content/oit_content_062717.pdf | download ( 616 KB ) pdf document
This UTTC developed document will walk you through using the mail merge features of Microsoft Word 2007.... more ».


Word 2007 Mail Merge Instructions.pdf
http://uttc.umn.edu/training/prod/groups/oit/@pub/@oit/@web/@training/@resources/documents/content/oit_content_123205.pdf | download ( 96 KB ) pdf document
The myU collaboration website is your one-stop shop for accessing and maintaining your group's current documents, calendar, contact information, and more in an easy-to-use website. The site can be password protected so you and the other group members can confidently share information, hold candid discussions, and maintain confidentiality. ... more ».


Collaboration Quick Reference: General.pdf
http://uttc.umn.edu/training/prod/groups/oit/@pub/@oit/@web/@training/@resources/documents/content/oit_content_062944.pdf | download ( 208 KB ) pdf document

NetFiles: Orientation - UTTC

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This is a UTTC course for University of Minnesota faculty, staff, and students who would like to obtain an overview of NetFiles, the University's secure file storage and collaboration service. This learning opportunity is currently available as a 10-minute online presentation.... more ».


umconnect.umn.edu/netfilesorient/
https://umconnect.umn.edu/netfilesorient/ | presentation
This document outlines how instructors and teaching assistants can securely share a class grade book based on an Excel file using NetFiles.  This document will help you increase the security of your students grades if you choose to maintain them using Excel files.  This document can also bee seen as... more ».


Grade Books in NetFiles Guide.pdf
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