MACC’s Annual Technology Conference
Moberly Area Community College – June 13th
8:30 – 9:00 am Registration in Blue Room
9:00 – 9:45 am
Electronic Library Resources: (C36 - Career Center and virtual session) This session will present information on
electronic library databases, eBrary (70,000 titles online), Films on Demand, and eLibrarian opportunities. A
detailed look at eBrary will be given. All these library services are available with remote access to students online,
and feature easy to use search strategies and bibliographic formatting within each electronic database. Presented
by Valerie Darst, MACC Director of Library Services
Student Technology: (AK30 – Komar Hall) This course will introduce students to MACC technology. An overview
of eCollege, MyLabs, Houndmail, myMACC, and Blackboard Collaborate will prepare students for their coursework.
Presented by Carl Read, Instructional Technology Specialist
MyMathLab: (AK33 – Komar Hall) See what MyMathLab is all about and what it can do for you and your
students. This session will explore matching myMathLab to your traditional course and building custom questions
to fit your needs. Presented by Angela Walker, Mathematics Instructor
10:00 – 10:45 am
Freez software/Webcam announcements: (C36 - Career Center and virtual session) Do you want to
communicate with students in other ways than just the typed word? Freez is a free software that provides video
capture of your computer desktop. It records both the activity on the desktop and audio. Using a web cam is
another way to use live video to create a sense of community and add a personal touch to your class. This session
will demonstrate how easy it is to use both and provide you with ideas for utilizing these in the online classroom.
Presented by Patrick Lepper, Instructor at John Wood Community College and Stephanie Phillips, Assistant Director
of Instructional Support & Distance Learning at John Wood Community College
MyITLab: (AK30 – Komar Hall) MyITLab offers challenges and a steep learning curve. Observations on: setting up
the lab environment for exercises, lab exercises in all three modes (virtual lab, uploaded files, and the GO! text),
transferring grades to TriState, help for both instructor and student (including key stroke solutions, show-me,
hints, section orientation), grades for both students and instructor, setting up an exam in the sandbox and
transferring to other sections will be discussed. If there is time, student reactions, demographics, and preferences
will also be addressed. Presented by Wayne Goddard, Adjunct Instructor
MyLabs (AK33 – Komar) Please join your colleagues for an hour of learning about Pearson MyLabs and how they
can help your students earn a better grade. These labs are free and packaged with textbooks in all of the MACC
bookstores. It’s easy for students to register since all materials are located inside their companion website. Laurie
Panu, from Pearson, will be here to share how 9 million students nationwide have benefitted from the use of these
tools. No more searching the web for resources to use in class or online. Pearson provides a compliment to
your teaching with homework exercises, tutorials, videos, simulations and other tools for student
success. Presented by Laurie Panu, Pearson
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online Instructors – Course Sharing: (C36 and virtual session) Share your online course and see what others are
doing; discuss online instruction strategies, success stories, and challenges. Moderated by: Amy Weimer,
Instructional Technology Specialist, panel to be announced
iPad for Office Use: (AK33 – Komar Hall) Carrying a 7-12 pound laptop can be cumbersome when traveling. Have
you ever wondered if there’s a better, lighter solution? With the growing popularity of the iPad and the highly
functional apps that are being developed for it, the iPad is becoming a more viable option for travel. In this session
we will discuss apps and hardware that are shaping the iPad into the new mobile computing device. We aren't
quite ready for the iPad to be a complete replacement for the home or office PC, but these tips will show we are
very close to being able to utilize the PC as simply a supplement to the iPad. Presented by Carl Read, Instructional
Technology Specialist
mSite: (Multimedia Center) eCollege and MACC are rolling out a mobile course website! Come and see what it’s
all about. Presented by Amy Johns, Director of Instructional Technology and Stephanie Phillips, Assistant Director of
Instructional Support & Distance Learning at John Wood Community College
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch in the Blue Room
1:00 – 1:45 pm
eCollege Roadmap: (Blue Room) eCollege will be going over their roadmap. Come and see what eCollege is
focusing on and what new and upcoming features they will be offering! Presented by eCollege staff
2:00 – 2:45 pm
Tweeting in the Online Classroom: (C36 and virtual session) Discuss the use of Twitter in the online classroom, its
challenges and rewards. See examples of how Twitter has worked in this instructor’s online course. Presented by
Henry Imler, MACC Adjunct Instructor and Course Review Specialist, Columbia College Online Campus
Using an LMS for your Ground Course: (AK30 – Komar Hall) Need inspiration to use eCollege for your ground
course? Come to this session to hear and share ideas, as well as get some hands on experience. Presented by Amy
Weimer, Instructional Technology Specialist
Electronic Library Resources: (Multimedia Center) This session will present information on electronic library
databases, eBrary (70,000 titles online), Films on Demand, and eLibrarian opportunities. A detailed look at eBrary
will be given. All these library services are available with remote access to students online, and feature easy to use
search strategies and bibliographic formatting within each electronic database. Presented by Valerie Darst, MACC
Director of Library Services