Blyth //UBlearns gradebook

Use the UBlearns gradebook as an effective option for managing student grades.

Kevin Lim //Facebook strategies for the classroom

Facebook is one of the most popular online social network. This workshop explores the potential uses of Facebook for teaching and motivating collaboration between students. Issues of privacy and intellectual property will also be covered, as well as advantages and pitfalls of social networks.

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Elizabeth Colucci//Successful models of minority graduate student recruitment

Departments seek to diversify their graduate student body, but are unsure how to increase the number of qualified candidates. This faculty focused discussion forum will describe three models that have been effective at the University at Buffalo.


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Hendrix //Maximizing Google's research potential

Google is well-established as the most influential search engine of the 21st century, but many of its most powerful features are hidden from the average user. This workshop will help unlock the mysteries of Google and Google Scholar, focusing on advanced search techniques and special features, including how to download references to EndNote.

Mark Bartholomew, Mike Behun, Terry McCormack, and Lewis Rosenthal //Copyright and higher education: beginning the dialog

What do those in higher education need to know about copyright? How does this affect faculty and students within the classroom environment?


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Andrea Greenwood and Euna Oh //Supporting international students: tips from Counseling Services

International students face unique challenges, including language barriers, culture shock, classroom culture differences, academic pressures, regulatory restrictions and increased surveillance in the post-9/11 environment.

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