Newsletter No. 3

Introducing Sakai. Sakai is a collaboration and learning environment (CLE) used by millions of users at hundreds of colleges, universities, and schools to enhance collaborative teaching, learning and research. As many of you are aware, the University is transitioning from Blackboard to Sakai as the sole learning management system for our campus. This transition will take place over the next few semesters. Please see the campus migration timeline. If you have questions or prefer to schedule a 1-hour personal consultation to help with your transition to Sakai, please do not hesitate to contact us. In the meantime; if you would prefer to learn on your own, are not ready to schedule a consultation, or simply would like to learn more about Sakai and its many features, we encourage you to take advantage of the Sakai resources located on our website, which will continually be updated with additional information. You can also find helpful resources for getting started with Sakai on the UNC-CH Sakai Blog. We will keep you apprised of campus Sakai workshops and demonstrations as they become available via our SOE Instructional Technology newsletter and on our highlights and events pages.

Cyberbullying Resources Now Available! What is Cyberbullying? According to the National Crime Prevention Center, over 40% of all teenagers with Internet access have reported being bullied online during the past year. Because of this it is important for parents and educators to be informed and proactive in taking steps to help prevent and prepare students for these occurrences. [Read more]

eQuality Essentials courses being offered Summer 2011 eQuality Essentials comprises two online courses designed to help faculty members create high quality online courses. [Read more ]

• May 3, 2011
  The Horizon Report in Action - Emerging Technologies Today and Tomorrow
  Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  Description: Join Malcolm Brown and Veronica Diaz of the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative as they review the Horizon Report and examine how the findings can be applied at your institution. Offered By: EDUCAUSE Live!
  
  Visit the EDUCAUSE Live! registration page for more information.
• May 5, 2011
  SMART Virtual Event
  Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
  Description: SMART's virtual event will showcase the newest technology solutions for education, and give you the opportunity to interact with SMART representatives, access resources, and attend presentations no matter where you are. Offered By: SMART Technologies
  
  Visit the SMART Virtual Event registration page for more information.
• May 11, 2011
  Bb to Sakai Informational Meeting for all UNC-CH faculty, staff, and students
  Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  Location: Dey Hall, Toy Lounge
  Description: Learn more about Sakai, an open source collaboration and learning environment, that will replace Blackboard as UNC-Chapel Hill's learning management system by December 2012. Offered By: ITS
• May 12, 2011
  Campus Technology 2011 Virtual Conference
  Description: This free, 100% online higher ed-tech event features a top-notch program of inspiring sessions presented by ed-tech visionaries. Offered By: Campus Technology magazine
  
  Visit the Virtual Conference registration page for more information.
• May 24, 2011
  Bb to Sakai Informational Meeting for all UNC-CH faculty, staff, and students
  Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  Location: Dey Hall, Toy Lounge
  Description: Learn more about Sakai, an open source collaboration and learning environment, that will replace Blackboard as UNC-Chapel Hill's learning management system by December 2012. Offered By: ITS