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Those who teach and work at liberal arts colleges are an evolving community of practice dedicated to engaging students and improving undergraduate education. From sharing ideas for new approaches to lessons learned from hard-won experience, having a strong, diverse network of colleagues can make a difference. NITLE offers these venues to connect with peers who share your interests, ask questions and offer solutions to others, and find colleagues who might someday become collaborators.
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classical studies | core services management | DSpace | information services leadership | instructional technology | languagues and cultures (Arabic, Chinese, Languages) | Moodle | multipoint interactive videoconferencing | North Africa, Middle East, Islam | Sakai | spatial analysis and mapping | study abroad
Advancing pedagogical uses of technology on campus
Participants exchange ideas, provide peer support, and share information on a regular basis.
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Leading and supporting study abroad programs
For faculty and staff who administer, lead, or support study-abroad programs as well as those on campus interested in improving the connection between overseas education and the campus and community at home. Discussion focuses on the role of technology and collaboration in enhancing study abroad.
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Leading information services at the liberal arts institution
Exchange ideas with other administrators and leaders in information services areas. Heads of merged organizations, IT, and libraries use the list to discuss topics of shared concern, participate in collaborative problem-solving, and stay informed about relevant NITLE offerings.
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Managing core information and technology service delivery
Discuss strategies for core information and technology service delivery on small, liberal arts campuses. Topics include ERP systems, Kuali Financial Systems, networking technologies, identity management, security, and other central campus software systems and practices.
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Teaching about North Africa, the Middle East, and Islam
Share materials and teaching strategies; discuss technology-assisted pedagogies, collaborative teaching, research.
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Teaching and researching with spatial analysis and mapping
Discuss emerging issues in GIS and web-mapping, share resources and materials, exchange strategies to support spatial studies, and cultivate professional relationships within the NITLE Network.
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Teaching and supporting teaching in classical studies
Collaborate with other classicists, who are pooling faculty expertise and scholarly resources via the Sunoikisis Virtual Classics Department. Supported by a variety of collaboration technologies, community members are enriching scholarship and teaching-learning experiences and enhancing the range and quality of opportunities for students, giving those who pursue graduate-level study a competitive advantage.
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Teaching and supporting teaching of languages and cultures
Share materials, resources, and teaching strategies; discuss pedagogical and logistical issues; find colleagues interested in collaborating to integrate technology into teaching.
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Using DSpace
Learn about using DSpace and discuss current issues, trends, and topics regarding the DSpace open-source digital repository software and its use by liberal arts colleges.
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Using Moodle
Focus on the use of Moodle at small, liberal arts colleges and universities. Share ideas and best practices, help and get help from peers on troubleshooting technical or use issues specific to liberal education contexts. Share strategies and ask and answer questions about implementation, evaluation, migration, customization, and other Moodle-related topics.
The NITLE Moodle Exchange (NME) web community » enroll online
Using Multipoint Interactive Videoconferencing
Share materials, offer teaching strategies, announce MIV-related events, and discuss collaborative teaching and learning in real-time, video- and whiteboard-assisted sessions.
The Multipoint Interactive Videoconferencing (MIV) web community » enroll online
Using Sakai
Share materials, offer teaching strategies, announce Sakai-related events, and discuss Sakai-assisted pedagogies and collaborative teaching and learning.
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