A variety of listservs (discussion lists) are available. Here are a few directories to explore: H-Net discussion networks focus on the humanities and social sciences. LSoft hosts a searchable database of lists (includes but not limited to academic lists) Tile.net hosts a browsable index...

Writing University of Maryland's tutorials for students: How to Avoid Plagiarism.Need a really good tool for teaching students what plagiarism is and how to avoid it? The University of Maryland has several excellent multimedia tutorials for that purpose. Students will even get a printable...

Any employee e-mail sent from the college's e-mail system should include the following confidentiality statement: CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any...

Moodle is what is known as a Learning Management System (LMS). Instructors may use Moodle to encourage discussions; post assignments, lectures, lecture notes, or readings. The use of a Learning Manangement System can extend your classroom. Beginning Fall 2007, all courses will have a Moodle...

Use of a SmartCart and/or laptop Laptops and projectors for short term use can be reserved by calling the Albany Deans’ office at 1704 and the equipment should be picked up/dropped off at the Deans’ office in Albany or the Troy campus library. Please be sure to...

Obtaining Equipment Computers Computer s are purchased once a year via the lease. IT staff identify several viable models based on anticipated use, vendor reliability and pricing. If an emergency replacement is required during the course of the academic year, contact the Director of User Support...

Keeping Your Computer Healthy   Accessing the Sage network, SageNet, carries with it certain responsibilities. Since SageNet is a shared resource utilized by all members of the community, we are all responsible for being good network citizens. If you follow a few simple guidelines, you’ll...

The Sage Colleges Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy   The Sage Colleges strives to provide information technology resources to support teaching, learning, research and administrative functions. Access to these services is a privilege, not a right, and all members of the Sage...

Internet File Sharing Policy In recent years, use of Internet file sharing services like KaZaA, Grokster, LimeWire, iMesh, BitTorrent, eDonkey, and others has risen exponentially. These P2P (peer-to-peer) software applications allow users to access and download files from other PCs via the...

The NameConnector service acts as The Sage Colleges main receptionist. This new and innovative service allows callers to speak the name or department they wish to call and then be automatically connected. NameConnector uses voice recognition software to connect your call. The system can be used...

Use of digital camera and digital video camerasfor work related projects. Digital cameras, for short term, use can be reserved by calling the Albany Deans’ office at 1704 and the equipment should be picked up/dropped off at the Deans’ office in Albany or the Troy...

Emerging Technologies Feeds: RSS and Podcasting RSS: Web feeds provide web content or summaries of web content together with links to the full versions of the content, and other metadata. CampusCruiser allows you to add RSS Feeds, not only to your dashboard, but also to the welcome page of your...

Use of a media-ready room (SmartBoard, podium, etc)? Requests for technology enriched classroom spaces should be made to Student Services. Because demand for these spaces is high, it is recommended that you make the request as early as possible in the scheduling process...

Forums: In this document I will describe, in as much detail as possible, how each of the different types of forums work for whole class, as well as groups.  Information is divided by use without groups and use with groups. Forums with no groups Simple single discussion:  This...

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Click here to open: Moodle Forums Guide For more information or assistance contact the Helpdesk (518)244-4777 or email at helpdesk at sage dot edu Article submitted by:  Ellen Murphy

Click here to open:  Moodle Wiki Guide For more information or assistance contact the Helpdesk (518)244-4777 or email at helpdesk at sage dot edu Article submitted by:  Ellen Murphy

Click here to open the Moodle User's Guide For more information or assistance contact the Helpdesk (518)244-4777 or email at helpdesk at sage dot edu Article submitted by:  Ellen Murphy

Assignments In this document I will describe, in as much detail as possible, how each of the different types of assignments work. Advanced uploading of files: This type of assignment works like the digital dropbox in other programs.  It allows the student to submit several versions of a...