TechBytes website.
August updates to central university web servers
by B. Edwards, Computing and Network Servicesy
published Sept. 13, 2005
In August, several updates were made to K-State's central web servers. One of the least visible changes that
had a big impact was the central website's content being moved to the university's Storage Area Network.
This helps alleviate previous disk-space problems and also provides more expandable storage.
It also makes K-State's web systems more redundant and reliable.
New web servers were added to support K-State Online and the university's
new portal at connect.k-state.edu.
SHI catalog website down; use e-mail or phone
by the K-State Purchasing Office
published Sept. 13, 2005
Software House International (SHI), a large account reseller,
is in the process of updating/redesigning their website (www.shi.com).
During this process, their current catalog website will be "torn down".
SHI is recommending that price quotes be obtained by sending e-mail
to Kansas@shi.com or by calling
(888) 394-5232.
The Purchasing Office will let you know when the SHI website is up and
functional. If you have any questions, contact the Purchasing Office at
532-6214.
IDT Roundtables fall schedule
by V. Clegg, Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
published Sept. 13, 2005
The Fall 2005 series of the Instructional Design & Technology Roundtable
has been scheduled. This information is provided by the Office of
Mediated Education.
1. Learning Online From the Student's Perspective
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, Union 212.
Sign-up by Sept. 14.
Ever wonder what online learning is really like? Hear the story directly
from an experienced panel of students as they share their successes and
challenges. The program will last about an hour, with time afterward for
discussion with presenters and attendees.
2. Making the Point With PowerPoint
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, Hale Library Hemisphere Room.
Sign-up by Oct. 10.
A multimedia specialist will help instructors maximize their use of
PowerPoint as a mode of instruction. The program will last about an
hour, with time afterward for discussion with presenters and attendees.
3. The Digital Teaching Showcase
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, Hale Library Hemisphere Room.
Sign-up by Oct. 28.
This will be a drop-in-and-browse experience. Here's your chance to
see what some of K-State's most experienced instructors and other
multimedia experts have been doing with online classes. See
first-hand examples of their work, and learn about the technologies
they use to build and facilitate online learning.
Coffee, tea, and water will be available, and you may bring a lunch.
To help in planning for these events, please observe the sign-up dates
listed above. Sign up as early as possible for all the sessions you plan
to attend. Questions should be sent to the Center for the Advancement of Teaching
and Learning (catl@ksu.edu, 532-7828).
We'll send e-mail reminders!
Operation PC winners
by R. Gilbert, Computing and Network Services
published Sept. 13, 2005
This year, prize drawings were held for residence-hall students
who participated in Operation PC and for the staff who worked during the
event. The list of prizes and winners included:
Large single-topping New Yorker pizza from Pizza Hut --
Marcus Byas, Marlatt Hall;
Anne Huschka, Haymaker Hall;
Jamie Johnson, Putnam Hall;
Amy Van Horn, Boyd Hall.
K-State Student Union coupon pack including bowling, swing golf, billiards, and more --
Jessica Fine, Moore Hall;
Chase Nowak, Goodnow Hall;
Shannon Warta, Haymaker Hall.
$10 gift card from the K-State Student Union --
Jessi Liner, Goodnow Hall;
Taylor Strader, Ford Hall;
Angela Wilson, Boyd Hall.
Dell Photo AIO Printer 933 --
Mary Swabb, Haymaker Hall.
iPod mini --
Jillian Davidson, Goodnow Hall;
Mark Neier, Moore Hall;
Michael Steddum, Moore Hall;
Allison Vetter, Boyd Hall.
Operation PC 2005 staff winners and their prizes --
Aimee Hagedorn, LifeDrive.
Travis Hudson, SanDisk Audio Player.
Garrett Martin, SanDisk Cruzer Micro Flash Disk.
David Ringle, 32 MB USB Flash Disk.
