Major retrofit of computer equipment and printers in
the General Access Computing Labs in Millar Library and Shattuck Hall with
current technology platforms (300MHz processors, 17-inch monitors, CD-ROM,
Zip Drives, and current operating systems)
Installed 77 new computers in University Studies classrooms
in Cramer Hall
Expanded Shattuck Hall General Access Computing Lab
with 16 additional PC/Windows computer systems in to meet student needs
Replaced three video projectors in Hoffmann Hall with
new high-brightness data projectors capable of displaying high resolution
computer output. The installation returns this state-of-the-art facility
to its full potential.
Support of Students
Relocated the Academic Computing Services to a new location
in 96 Neuberger Hall and provided 60 computers with computer science and
other students can use when they come to the lab for programming assistance
and accessing the web.
Accommodated 204,539 student uses ofthe general
access computing labs Millar Library and Shattuck Hall
Provided assistance to students developing Senior Capstone
Projects requiring multimedia development technology and support in the
Instructional Development Support Center
Faculty
Support in Teaching, Research and Scholarship
Faculty Development
Cooperated with the Center for Academic Excellence in
creating and offering the year-long Technology/Pedagogy Web Course Institute
providing intensive instruction and support to faculty creating web courses
using WebCT. The institute has 30 participants from most university schools
and departments.
Assisted faculty developing instructional modules for
use on the World Wide Web and assisted with mounting 7 fully on-line courses.
Additionally, 180 faculty members are experimenting with using online resources
in their courses and 100 instructors are actively using the WebCT tools
to supplement their campus-based courses serving more than 2000 students.
Provided several faculty development activities during
the Focus on Faculty and New Faculty Orientation 1998 including tours of
high technology classrooms, Instructional Development Support Center in
Smith Center; and the Instructional Computing Center in Neuberger Hall.
Provided a workshop to introduce faculty to WebCT.
Cooperated with CAE to offer the numerous workshops
to faculty covering Instructional Design, Research, Classrooms Presentations
and Internet Technologies
Continued support and promotion of the Teaching and
Learning with Technology Roundtables coordinated by Center for Academic
Excellence.
RetrofittedCramer 53 was with two high-resolution
data projectors allowing faculty to present two separate images during
their lectures such as overhead video camera for displaying a overheads
and three-dimensional objects and internet resources to the class simultaneously.
A new screen, VCR, DVD, audio recorder and remote control system were added
as part of the upgrade.
Replaced the video projectors in Hoffmann Hall with
three new high-brightness data projectors making the full potential of
this facility again available to faculty.
Retrofitted Neuberger 437 and 439with new ceiling-mounted
data projectors and new projection screens allowing high-resolution graphics
to be presented in these rooms. Installed 2- 30-inch computer monitors
in room 450 to create a distance education and high technology classroom.
Upgraded to equipment in the IDSC including a slide/flat
bed scanner with increased resolution and build-in slide scanning, video
capture system with increased resolution and new software, color printing;
and faster CD-ROM
Purchased 2 Intel Teamstation video conferencing systems
in support of the Hatfield III Project. Using H.323 Internet Protocol Video
Standards these systems allow classes to be taught over the internet to
remote classrooms
Improved classrooms in SBA 490 and SB2 107 to provide
computer projection technology, video presentation and internet access
for classes using these rooms.
Participated in demonstration project to test video
over IP conducted with OCATE utilizing the latest in internet technology
to connect PSU for Dr. Jim Binckley's Computer Science class
Assisted faculty developing instructional modules for
use on the World Wide Web. During PSU mounted 7 fully on-line courses.
Additionally, 180 faculty members are experimenting with using online resources
in their courses and 100 instructors are actively using the WebCT tools
to supplement their campus-based courses serving more than 2000 students
Spring Term.
Originated and received 86 distance education classes
from PSU and other OUS institutions totaling 1317 hours of class time in
our Neuberger and SEAS Annex classrooms.
Provided 347 technology consultations for faculty in
the Instructional Development Support Center ranging from Power Point presentations
to web course design to research methodology
Provided support for distance education classes for
the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences in 54 SEAS Annex building
Provided 4409 pieces of projection, audio, and video
equipment for faculty use with portable laptop computers and LCD projection
panels being the most requested.
Assisted faculty in the design, debugging and implementation
of research projects using statistical applications such as SPSS and SAS.
Provided 126 consultations with faculty supporting statistical
applications and provided continued support in the conversion of data sets
from the old IBM tapes to computer hard disks
Introduced Nud*ist qualitative research software and
provided support for faculty using these tools in their research and instruction
including hands-on shops with international experts, workshops and individual
consultations
Published third Portland State CDROM "PSU '99" used
extensively by SEAS in student recruitment with the Admissions Office sending
500 copies to Oregon high schools. Added additional sections to CDROM for
PSU Admissions, Athletics and OIT.
Created new multimedia presentation for the Office of
Admissions recruiting presentation for OUS high school tour including stand-alone,
self-running, computer presentation module
Provided technical support and equipment for FAME '98
in July
Provided two training sessions for Washington County
high school teachers in conjunction with the Center for Academic Excellence
Provided origination site and technical support for
three video conferences between faculty located at Portland State University
and high school students at Westview High School in Washington County
Originated ESR 423 a four credit-hour course for Joe
Maser from NH 450 to students located at Portland Community College — Rock
Creek
Participated in numerous Hatfield III planning and management
meeting and participated in purchasing review for equipment purchases
Provided planning, and logistical support for the Annual
Teaching with Technology Fair including vendor contacts, prize commitments,
faculty equipment & software setup and support, publicity, website
development, making mouse pads, and taking down the event following the
fair.
Produced and developed a multimedia presentation for
the fair highlighting faculty development and campus instructional technologies
Office of Information
Technologies
Instruction and Research Services
Goals and Objectives 1999-2000
Goals
Enhance Student Learning
Assist Faculty in teaching and research
Extend campus boundaries to external constituents
Objectives
Bring five classrooms in the Urban Center Distance
Education Center online.
Assist with development, testing and implementation
of Automatic Account Creation system for student accounts in the general
access computer labs.
Upgrade equipment and enhance services provided through
the Instructional Development and Support Center.
Continue to work with the Center for Academic Excellence
in providing workshops and institutes in support of faculty using technology
in teaching, assessment, and research.
Assist faculty in the development and delivery of
course materials using WebCT to create at least five additional online
courses in FY 99-00.
Work with PSU faculty to develop partnerships and
applications utilizing Internet 2 in support of instruction and research..
Assist with the transition to, and support documentation
for, the new ODIN hardware in support of campus researchers dependent on
this system.
Institute preventative maintenance program in classrooms
to reduce or eliminate downtime caused by equipment failure.
