Podcast Upload September 25, 2006
Posted by sherwood in : Uncategorized, audio , add a commentThis tests the RSS feed for an uploaded Mp3 audio file - etech.mp3
Revised Adoption Process
Posted by sherwood in : Uncategorized , add a commentWho: Emerging Technology Committee /ACPAC
1. - Determine Key and Desirable Parameters
Key
- Automated, authenticated account creation
- User account maintenance – including administrative reset
- Database backup facility
- Content syndication capability (RSS/Atom feeds)
- Enclosures and file uploading
- Spam blocking
- Categories
Desirable
- Comment moderation
- Pingbacks/trackbacks
- Multi-blogging (authorization of contributors)
- Image uploading
- Searchable
- Templates, Themes Lib (A)
- Multi-admin privileges (B)
- Active plugin development
+ + + + Choice: A. Student Portfolio versus B. Class-Based Blogs + + + +
A. Created at student request and linked with webdav; portfolio function requires that student can maintain the account through the duration of enrollment. Emphasis on customizability and uses as a student-centered learning tool.
B. Created at faculty request, linked with and limited to class registrants; a CMS base facilitates access management within broad framework. Uniform accessibility; less customization.
(Individual BLOGS: http://blogs.sherwoodweb.org/ )
(CMS Class blog: http://www.sherwoodweb.org/sherwood_drupal/ )
Who: TSC
2. Determine technical and support resources required
- FramEwork; security
- Evaluate software options: Scalability, Security, User controls, including templates, Record of support, development continuity and prospects
- Propose implementation option (s)
Who: APCAC and ATS
3. Prepare for Implementation
- Develop Help Documentation
- Train Help desk for student assistance; workshop for faculty
- Articulate usage guidelines in accordance with “Technology Civility”
- Articulate expiration and migration guidelines
4. Implement on Trial Basis or U-wide deployment
K. S. 2006-09-26
Suggested Guidelines
Posted by sherwood in : Uncategorized , add a commentIUP Weblog and Podcasting Usage
(Based on Technology Civility 101)
(Intellectual Property)
- recognize that posting to a web log or releasing a podcast is a form of publication
- do not copy or distribute contractually protected and/or copyrighted software, information, or media, e.g., music, video, images
- know and observe the limits of educational fair use;
- use public domain, educationally licensed, or GNU/share-alike materials in your productions
(Responsible Use)
- do not use university weblogs for commercial purposes or charge for a service provided through university technology resources
- do not disrupt or impede service through excessive commenting or spamming
(Information Integrity)
- do not circumvent system security
- do not tamper with or make unauthorized changes to someone else’s weblog account
- do not use someone else’s account, give out your password, or allow others to post content through your account
(Civility)
- communicate respectfully and civilly and promote a diverse, tolerant, and open environment
- do not display offensive materials, child pornography, or sexually explicit web pages or graphics
- do not use words to embarrass, intimidate, threaten, harass, or create a hostile, offensive environment
K.S., prepared : 2006-09-25