P³ Pedagogical Possibilities of Podcasting* – A provincial seminar, sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee of Campus Saskatchewan

March 14, 2007, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Hosted by the University of Regina, Centre for Academic Technologies

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in teaching and learning with technology.

Join an invited panel of guests who will provide insight into intriguing discussions while learning how podcasts are changing the teaching environment.

Cost/commitment?

No charge, but you must register for this event.

In preparation for participation in this seminar we would like you to subscribe and listen to at least one podcast and read at least one podcast literature document--made available to you at: http://cat.uregina.ca/p3

How can I take part?

Participate in person, or via Elluminate video conference.

For more information on P ³, including registration, go to www.campussaskatchewan.ca/podcast by March 7, 2007.

Get involved, bring your questions and learn more as you share in the wealth of experience!

* Podcast: a web-based audio broadcast via RSS feed over the Internet to subscribers

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A Linux Users Group (LUG) has recently been set up on campus.

Linux4US is a Users' Group in support of Linux and Open Source at the University of Saskatchewan. Any instructors, researchers, students or staff of the University of Saskatchewan can join Linux4US by subscribing to the mailing list. Instructions for subscribing to the mailing list are available at http://linux4us.usask.ca/.

The objectives of the group are to educate, collaborate and advocate Linux and Open Source at the U of S.

Monthly meetings will be held on campus on the first Wednesday of each month from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Meeting locations will be posted on the website.

For more information visit http://linux4us.usask.ca/

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The High Performance Computing Symposium (HPCS 2007) will be held in Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchwan from May 13-16, 2007. The theme for HPCS 2007 is “Transforming the Face of Research.”

HPCS is a multidisciplinary conference that focuses on new and exciting scientific and technical work involving High Performance Computing (HPC). HPCS is Canada’s preeminent forum for HPC initiatives. This four-day conference draws attendance from Canadian and international HPC experts and researchers renowned in the sciences, engineering, mathematics and applied human sciences.

For more information, visit http://www.westgrid.ca/hpcs2007/whatis.html

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TLt/iT Summit 2007: Learning in a Digital World is the joint conference of the Educational Technology Consortium and Campus Saskatchewan. The conference will focus on “the diverse impact of technology on teaching and learning.” It will also “showcase the contributions and advancements in technology enhanced learning…”

The conference will be held on May 1-2, 2007 at the Saskatoon Inn in Saskatoon. The Instructional Design Pre-Conference will be held on April 30, 2007.

For more information about the conference, visit: http://www.tlt-itsummit2007.ca/

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Microsoft released its new operating system, Windows Vista, on January 30, 2007.

While Vista is now being shipped pre-installed on new computers, Information Technology Services (ITS) recommends that people delay upgrading existing Windows XP computers to Windows Vista until at least summer 2007.

• Windows XP is still a viable operating system. Most offices can continue to operate efficiently for 6 -12 months or longer with XP.
• Computer(s) may not have the memory, CPU speed, video display memory or disk space required to run Vista. Windows Vista is considerably larger and more complex than any previous version.
• Some third party software vendors have not yet released versions of their software that can be used with Vista. Therefore, some software may not run with Vista.
• Some hardware peripheral manufacturers (e.g. printer, scanner, etc.) have not yet released software drivers for Vista.

ITS recognizes that many individuals and departments/units on campus will purchase new computers that will arrive pre-installed with Windows Vista. It is important to ensure that critical software and peripherals work with Vista before ordering.

ITS will work to ensure that computers running Vista will operate with e-mail, file storage services, the wireless network, PAWS, WebCT and other campus IT services. If you have problems, contact the ITS Help Desk or your local college/unit IT support personnel.

While ITS recommends that you delay upgrading to Windows Vista until at least summer 2007, the following references are provided:

• For detailed information on Windows Vista, visit Microsoft's Vista Website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/
• For information on the different versions and how to acquire Vista, visit the Campus Computer Store’s information on Vista at: http://ccs.usask.ca/Software/vista-info.php
• For information on upgrading to Vista on existing hardware: http://www.usask.ca/its/hardware/vista.php

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