In this presentation, we will explore a collection of approaches to communicating with students. From Carmen discussions to online podcasts, virtual office hours to facebook, there is an ever-expanding array of technology based options for reaching students. But which of these are actually effective? And in the end, which of these best contribute to student learning, while supporting more efficient workflows for faculty?

This is a discussion based session that is not hands-on.

Your student's homework may often be on their dining room table but their smart phone or MP3 player is always in their pocket. Historically these devices have been shunned in the classroom but now they have the potential to be a powerful tool. This workshop will introduce many of the mobile devices available on the market today and discuss potential educational applications for them.

This presentation on the Gradebook in the Carmen system covers the following topics: Gradebook Setup; Enter Grades; Final Grades Calculation; Instructor and Student Views; Exporting Grades to a Spreadsheet; Transferring Final Grades to the Registrar.