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IDC Podcast Archive

IDC podcast for April 28 - May 2, 2008
(6 minutes, 36 seconds; 3.04 MB)

IDC Podcast #63 Summary: In this week's IDC podcast, a big thank you goes out to all who participated in the Spring Faculty Academy discussions, Writing Across the College workshops, and GradeBook presentations. In the Tips and Tricks section I discuss the twelfth of several podcast episodes regarding Web 2.0 and its use in higher education. This week's topic covers ePortfolios.

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IDC podcast for April 21 - 25, 2008
(6 minutes, 29 seconds; 2.99 MB)

IDC Podcast #62 Summary: In this week's IDC podcast, In this week's IDC podcast, Jennifer Swartout will be hosting the 5th Writing Across the College of the semester on "Grammar and Writing Assignments" on Thursday, April 24 at 3:30 pm in the IDC. In the tips and tricks section I discuss Clickers.

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IDC podcast for April 14 - 18, 2008
(3 minutes, 43 seconds; 1.73 MB)

IDC Podcast #61 Summary: In this week's IDC podcast, Jennifer Swartout will be hosting the 3rd Writing Across the College of the semester on "Using Essays as a Tool for Learning" on Monday April 14 at 2 pm in the IDC. In the tips and tricks section I discuss some new educational programming PBS has made available for free on iTunes University.

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IDC podcast for April 7 - 11, 2008
(4 minutes, 20 seconds; 2.01 MB)

IDC Podcast #60 Summary: In this week's IDC podcast, Jennifer Swartout will be hosting the 3rd Writing Across the College of the semester on "Using Essays as a Tool for Learning" on Monday April 7 at 2 pm in the IDC. Terry Mullin will be demonstrating the Grade Book Project in the IDC on Friday April 11th at 11 am and again at 1:00 pm. Jennifer Swartout will also be hosting the 4th Writing Across the College on "Assessing Writing Assignments" on Friday April 11 at 1 pm. The HCC book discussion group will be discussing "From the Bottom Up: One Man's Crusade to Clean Up America's Rivers" by former HCC student Chad Pregracke on April 9, 10 and 14 in the Heartland Cafe. And finally the third Your World Exposed HCC Speaker Series event of the semester is on Tuesday April 8 in CCB 1407 with the topic "Human Rights and the Role of Civil Society" presented by IWU professor Taye Woldesmiate.

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IDC podcast for March 31 - April 4, 2008
(3 minutes, 38 seconds; 1.69 MB)

IDC Podcast #59 Summary: In this week's IDC podcast, Terry Mullin will be demonstrating the Grade Book Project in the IDC on Friday April 4th at 11 and again at 1:00 pm. In the Tips and Tricks section I discuss the eleventh of several podcast episodes regarding Web 2.0 and its use in higher education. This week's topic covers Flock.

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IDC podcast for March 24 - 28, 2008
(8 minutes, 12 seconds; 3.87 MB)

IDC Podcast #58 Summary: In this week's IDC podcast, the second HCC Library book discussion group of the semester is on Tuesday March 25, at noon in the IDC. This week's book is "Into the Wild". Jennifer Swartout hosts the third Writing Across the College of the semester in the IDC on Thursday, March 27 from 12:30 to 1:30 on the topic "Using Essays as a Tool for Learning". The sixth Faculty Academy II workshop hosted by Padriac Shinville will be on Friday March 28, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm with the topic "Wrapping Up". And finally the AQIP Campus Conversation Day #4 will be on Friday March 28 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm in Community Commons Building Room 1406/1407. In the Tips and Tricks section I discuss the tenth of several podcast episodes regarding Web 2.0 and its use in higher education. This week's topic covers Second Life.

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IDC podcast for March 17 - 21, 2008
(4 minutes, 53 seconds; 2.26 MB)

IDC Podcast #57: In this week's IDC podcast, the fifth Faculty Academy Workshop hosted by Rachel Hills will be on Thursday, March 20 at 9:30 in the IDC. On Friday March 21, Padriac Shinville hosts the fifth Faculty Academy II workshop with an online discussion on "Learning in Community". In the Tips and Tricks section I discuss the ninth of several podcast episodes regarding Web 2.0 and its use in higher education. This week's topic covers Skype.

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IDC podcast for March 3- 7, 2008
(7 minutes, 02 seconds; 3.24 MB)

IDC Podcast #56: In this week's IDC podcast, on Wednesday from 2-3 pm Jennifer Swartout will lead a repeat of the third Writing Across the College on "Linking Course Goals to Writing Assignments", on Thursday at 9 am in the IDC, Rachel Hills leads the Faculty Academy workshop on "Engaging Students: Discussion as a Way of Assessing". Also this week, the Faculty Academy II on "Teaching in Community" is hosted by Padriac Shinville with an online discussion in WebCT on Friday, March 7. Also at Heartland Community College this week, the second Your World Exposed HCC Speaker series presentation will be Tuesday, March 4. Join HCC's own John Muench as he discusses "The Real Truth: Carbon Dioxide and Climate Change." in the CCB 1407 at 7:00 pm. In the Tips and Tricks section I discuss the eighth of several podcast episodes regarding Web 2.0 and its use in higher education. This week's topic covers miniblogging and twitter.

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IDC podcast for February 25 - 29, 2008
(9 minutes, 17 seconds; 4.27 MB)

IDC Podcast #55: In this week's IDC podcast, on Thursday at 9 am in the IDC, Rachel Hills leads the Faculty Academy workshop on "Engaging Students: Discussion as a Way of Teaching Content". The HCC Library Staff is hosting a book discussion group in the IDC on February 28, at noon on the book "Angels and Demons." Also this week, the Faculty Academy II on "Knowing in Community" is hosted by Padriac Shinville in the IDC on Friday February 29 at 2:00 pm. In the Tips and Tricks section I discuss the seventh of several podcast episodes regarding Web 2.0 and its use in higher education. This week's topic covers social networking.

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IDC podcast for February 18 -22, 2008
(10 minutes, 00 seconds; 4.60 MB)

IDC Podcast #54: In this week's IDC podcast, Rachel Hills leads the Faculty Academy workshop on "Engaging Students: Discussion as a Way of Reflecting" on Thursday at 9 am in the IDC. The Faculty Academy II this week is on "A Culture of Fear" as is hosted by Padriac Shinville in the IDC on Friday at 2:00pm. Author and Certified Financial Planner Sheryl Garrett comes to Heartland for the "Your World Exposed" HCC Speaker series to discuss "Strategies for You and Your Money in the Current Economic Environment" on Tuesday February 19 in CCB 1407 at 7 pm. In the Tips and Tricks section I discuss the sixth of several podcast episodes regarding Web 2.0 and its use in higher education. This week's topic covers social bookmarking.

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IDC podcast for February 11 -15, 2008
(9 minutes, 47 seconds; 4.50 MB)

IDC Podcast #53: In this week's IDC podcast, Rachel Hills hosts the first of five Faculty Academy workshops on "Engaging Students: Discussion as a Way of Inquiring". The Writing Across the College from last week has been rescheduled and will feature "Linking Assignments to Course Goals". Also this week, the first of a series of Faculty Academy II workshops will be held on Friday February 15 hosted by Padriac Shinville and will be on "The Heart of the Teacher". In the Tips and Tricks section I discuss the fifth of several podcast episodes regarding Web 2.0 and its use in higher education. This week’s topic covers photo sharing.

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IDC podcast for February 4 -8, 2008
(7 minutes, 51 seconds; 3.61 MB)

IDC Podcast #52: In this week's IDC podcast, Assistant Professor of English Jennifer Swartout hosts a the second Writing Across the College of the semester on "Linking Writing Assignments with Course Goals". In the tips and tricks section I discuss the fourth of several podcast episodes regarding Web 2.0 and its use in higher education. This week's topic covers youTube.

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IDC podcast for January 28 - February 1, 2008
(6 minutes, 46 seconds; 3.11 MB)

IDC Podcast #51: In this week's IDC podcast, Assistant Professor of English Jennifer Swartout hosts a repeat of the first Writing Across the College of the semester on Designing Writing Assignments. In the tips and tricks section I discuss the third of several podcast episodes regarding Web 2.0 and its use in higher education. This week's topic covers collaborative writing.

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IDC podcast for January 21 - 25, 2008
(8 minutes, 48 seconds; 4.04 MB)

IDC Podcast #50: In this week's IDC podcast, Assistant Professor of English Jennifer Swartout will be hosting the first Writing Across the College of the semester on "Designing Writing Assignments" on January 23 at 3:30 pm. In the tips and tricks section I discuss the second of several podcast episodes regarding Web 2.0 and its use in higher education. This week’s topic covers wikis.

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IDC podcast for January 14 - 18, 2008
(11 minutes, 50 seconds; 5.44 MB)

IDC Podcast #49: In this week's IDC podcast, a big thank you goes out to all of the presenters and attendees of the Spring HCC Faculty Best Practices day. In the tips and tricks section I discuss the first of several podcast episodes regarding Web 2.0 and its use in higher education. This week's topic covers blogging.

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IDC podcast for December 10 - 14, 2007
(11 minutes, 17 seconds; 5.16 MB)

IDC Podcast #48: In this week's IDC podcast, an interview with Political Science faculty member Paul Folger speaking about the upcoming Spring 2008 HCC Faculty Best Practices event on Thursday, January 10th, 2008 is presented.

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IDC podcast for December 3 - 7, 2007
(3 minutes, 36 seconds; 1.66 MB)

IDC Podcast #47: In this week's IDC podcast, a quick thanks to all who delivered workshops and book discussions in the IDC and all who joined us for these events. We look forward to seeing you in the coming semester. In the tips and tricks section I discuss tips for ending the semester memorably.

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IDC podcast for November 26 - 30, 2007
(4 minutes, 14 seconds; 1.95 MB)

IDC Podcast #46: In this week's IDC podcast, a quick reminder about the next Book Discussion group held in the IDC is given. In the tips and tricks section I discuss a potential problem with viewing PDF files.

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IDC podcast for November 19 - 23, 2007
(3 minutes, 59 seconds; 1.84 MB)

IDC Podcast #45: In this week's IDC podcast, a quick reminder about the next Book Discussion group held in the IDC is given. In the tips and tricks section I discuss creating groups in Groupwise.

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IDC podcast for November 12 - 16, 2007
(5 minutes, 08 seconds; 2.37 MB)

IDC Podcast #44: In this week's IDC podcast, the fourth Writing Across the College titled "Grammar and Writing Assignments" is announced. In the tips and tricks section I discuss the Discussion Board in WebCT.

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IDC podcast for November 5 - 9, 2007
(8 minutes, 09 seconds; 3.75 MB)

IDC Podcast #43: In this week's IDC podcast, the fourth Writing Across the College titled "Grammar and Writing Assignments" and the final Your World Exposed HCC Speaker Series event are announced. In the tips and tricks section I talk about uploading multiple calendar entries into the WebCT calendar.

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IDC podcast for October 29 - November 2, 2007
(9 minutes, 41 seconds; 4.46 MB)

IDC Podcast #42: In this week's IDC podcast, a Writing Across the College workshop about "Designing Writing Assignments", the Book Discussion Group on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", and the next Your World Exposed HCC Speaker Series on "Reversing the Climate Crisis" are announced. In the tips and tricks section I discuss xml, RSS readers, and Feedburner and how they all relate to podcasting.

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IDC podcast for October 22 - 26, 2007
(7 minutes, 33 seconds; 3.39 MB)

IDC Podcast #41: In this week's IDC podcast, we will be having another set of Podcasting 101 workshop on Friday 26th. Also this week, a repeat of the third Writing Across the College on "Assessing Writing Assignments" is held on Friday in the IDC. A reminder about the upcoming book discussion group and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" is also announced. In the tips and tricks section I talk about iTunes University and how it relates to podcasting along with some information on the Google Reader, a free RSS feed aggregator from Google.

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IDC podcast for October 15 - 19, 2007
(7 minutes, 38 seconds; 3.70 MB)

IDC Podcast #40: In this week's IDC podcast, two Writing Across the College events are coming up this week. Come learn about tactics for assessing writing assignments and using essays as a tool for learning. Also this week we will be having another Podcasting 101 workshop on Friday 19th. In the tips and tricks section I talk about tips for making better podcasts.

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IDC podcast for October 8 - 12, 2007
(7 minutes, 20 seconds; 3.99 MB)

IDC Podcast #39: In this week's IDC podcast, a reminder that October is Podcasting Month and we are holding Podcasting 101 workshops every Friday in October. Also Tuesday, October 9th is the second "Your World Exposed HCC Speaker Series" entitled "Be Your Own Boss: A Shared Experience of Successful Entrepreneurs" held in CCB 1406 at 7 pm. In the tips and tricks section I follow up on last week's topic of MP3 files.

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IDC podcast for October 1 - 5, 2007
(9 minutes, 01 seconds; 4.91 MB)

IDC Podcast #38: In this week's IDC podcast, the second "Writing Across the College" on "Designing Writing Assignments" and the Book Discussion Group for October is announced. Also, October is Podcasting Month at Heartland. Each Friday in October we will be having a Podcasting 101 workshop. In the tips and tricks section I discuss MP3 files.

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IDC podcast for September 24 - 28, 2007
(3 minutes, 57 seconds; 1.82 MB)

IDC Podcast #37: In this week's IDC podcast, the second Writing Across the College workshop for the Fall semester is announced on "Designing Writing Assignments." Also this week, "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri is this week's book discussion group title hosted by Heartland Library and held in the IDC. Finally, the IDC will be having an Open House on Thursday September 27 from 2 -4pm. In the tips section, the educators savings week begins at Borders on September 26.

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IDC podcast for September 17 - 21, 2007
(5 minutes, 34 seconds; 2.57 MB)

IDC Podcast #36: In this week's IDC podcast, Constitution Day is Monday September 17th. Join us for events in the HCC café regarding the U.S. Constitution. The first "Your World Exposed HCC Speaker Series" for the Fall 2007 titled "American Gulag: The Internment of Japanese-Americans During World War II" is announced. Also the IDC will be hosting a "Writing Across the College" program on September 21 on "Essays as a Tool for Learning". And the "Technology Users" group is discussed in the Tips and Tricks section.

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IDC podcast for September 10 - 14, 2007
(9 minutes, 6 seconds; 5.23 MB)

IDC Podcast #35: In this week's IDC podcast, the first Writing Across the College program for Fall 2007 is on September 11 held in the IDC on "Essays as a Tool for Learning". Also the first Your World Exposed HCC Speaker series is announced. In the tips and tricks section I discuss the fourth in a 4 part series on choosing the right computer for you.

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IDC podcast for September 3 - 7, 2007
(10 minutes, 34 seconds; 6.07 MB)

IDC Podcast #34: In this week's IDC podcast, a reminder about the upcoming book discussion group in September on "The Namesake". I discuss the 3rd in a 4 part series in the tips and tricks section on choosing the right computer for you.

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IDC podcast for August 27 - 31, 2007
(9 minutes, 44 seconds; 5.59 MB)

IDC Podcast #33: In this week's IDC podcast, thanks to all who participated in the book discussion group. Upcoming book discussion groups for September, October and November are announced. In the tips and tricks section, I continue with the second in a 4 part series on choosing the right computer for you.

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IDC podcast for August 20 - 24, 2007
(7 minutes, 51 seconds; 4.51 MB)

IDC Podcast #32: In this week's IDC podcast, the third summer reading book discussion group will be held on August 23 at noon in the IDC discussing "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson. A quick recap of the services we offer in the IDC is also announced. In the tips and tricks section I start a 4 part series on choosing the right computer for you.

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IDC podcast for August 13 - 17, 2007
(3 minutes, 25 seconds; 1.97 MB)

IDC Podcast #31: In this week's IDC podcast, the Fall 2007 Faculty Best Practices: Connections is on Monday August 13th from 8:30 to 2:00 in CCB 1406/07. Also this week is the start of the Fall semester at Heartland. In the services offered section, upcoming local, regional, and national teaching and learning conferences is discussed.

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IDC podcast for August 6 - 10, 2007
(4 minutes, 03 seconds; 2.80 MB)

IDC Podcast #30: In this week's IDC podcast, a reminder that the Fall 2007 HCC Faculty Best Practices: Connections is coming up on Monday, August 13th from 8:30 to 2:00 in CCB 1406/07. In this tips and tricks section I discuss an article about creating graphics for learning.

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IDC podcast for July 30 - August 3, 2007
(5 minutes, 26 seconds; 3.75 MB)

IDC Podcast #29: In this week's IDC podcast, information about the upcoming Fall 2007 Faculty HCC Best Practices day on August 13th is presented. Also on August 1st, the grand opening ceremonies of the Workforce Development Center will take place. In the services offered section, the new WebCT Contact Directory is announced. And we wish Paul Folger success in his new position as Political Science Faculty here at Heartland.

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IDC podcast for July 23 - July 27, 2007
(3 minutes, 33 seconds; 2.52 MB)

IDC Podcast #28: In this week's IDC podcast, the next summer reading book discussion group is to be held in the IDC on July 25 at noon. Join librarian Randi Sutter to discuss "Marley and Me" by John Grogan. In the services offered section I discuss uploading content into WebCT. In the tips and tricks section I share a tip for muting the overhead projectors here at Heartland.

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IDC podcast for July 16 - July 20, 2007
(3 minutes, 06 seconds; 2.21 MB)

IDC Podcast #27: In this week's IDC podcast, our new web site has gone live. If you need assistance finding resources on this web site contact us in the IDC and we'll assist. In the tips and tricks section I present information about creating effective tables.

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IDC podcast for July 9 - July 13, 2007
(2 minutes, 08 seconds; 1.48 MB)

IDC Podcast #26: In this week's IDC podcast, in the services offered section I discuss poster design for announcing classes and converting Word documents to PDF for upload to WebCT. Also assistance with moving items into the new Workforce Development Center is discussed.

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IDC podcast for July 2 - July 6, 2007
(4 minutes, 47 seconds; 3.31 MB)

IDC Podcast #25: Coming up in the IDC on July 25th at noon HCC Librarian Randi Sutter will lead a discussion of the book, "Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog" by John Grogan. In the tips section, installing the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Office 2007 is discussed.

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IDC podcast for June 25 - June 29, 2007
(5 minutes, 55 seconds; 4.08 MB)

IDC Podcast #24: Thanks to all who participated in the Summer Reading Book Discussion Group last week. The July and August discussion groups dates and book titles are posted on the IDC web site. In this week's tips and tricks section I discuss blogs and wikis. What exactly are these strange sounding terms.

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IDC podcast for June 18 - June 22, 2007
(5 minutes, 56 seconds; 4.08 MB)

IDC Podcast #23: The first Summer Reading Book Discussion group meeting is on Wednesday, June 20th in the IDC at noon. Stop in to discuss Michael Pollan's book, "The Omnivore's Dilemma", with a discussion led by HCC Librarian Chris Sweet. In the tips and tricks section I discuss ways to design clear PowerPoint presentations.

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IDC podcast for June 11 - June 15, 2007
(3 minutes, 08 seconds; 2.17 MB)

IDC Podcast #22: Reminder that the IDC is open over the summer for your course development, assessment, and multimedia design needs. Also the summer reading discussion group is coming up on June 20th. In the tips and tricks section I discuss creating a shared folder in Groupwise to share emails across many employees.

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IDC podcast for June 4 - June 8, 2007
(4 minutes, 21 seconds; 3.01 MB)

IDC Podcast #21: The IDC will soon be getting a new web site layout. Speaking of web sites, we also are in the process of transcribing and posting all of the past IDC Podcasts on our web site. In the services offered section I discuss CD-ROM for updating some of the commonly used software versions here at Heartland.

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IDC podcast for May 28 - June 1, 2007
(3 minutes, 49 seconds; 2.65 MB)

IDC Podcast #20: Just a reminder that the IDC is open over the summer semester to meet your needs in course development, assessment, and multimedia design. In the tips section I discuss a way to speed up Firefox if you are using a broadband connection with this browser.

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IDC podcast for May 21 - 25, 2007
(3 minutes, 12 seconds; 2.22 MB)

IDC Podcast #19: Thank you to all who sent in summer rading book title recommendations. The complete list is now available on the IDC web site at http://www.heartland.edu/idc/faculty/reading.jsp. The Heartland Library is using a few of the titles recommended to hold book discussion groups in the IDC in June, July and August. See the summer reading page on this web site for more information. Do you have teaching tips you'd like to share with your collegues? Send them to us in the IDC and we will post them to our web site.

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IDC podcast for May 14 - 18, 2007
(2 minutes, 46 seconds; 1.92 MB)

IDC Podcast #18: Congratulations goes out to all of our Heartland Community College graduates as well as to the administration, faculty and staff on another successful academic year. In the Tips section I discuss the "Learning Matters Podcast with John Merrow" produced by PBS at http://www.pbs.org/merrow. This podcast contains interviews with Administrators and Faculty of Higher Education institutions including issues effecting community colleges.

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IDC podcast for May 7 - 11, 2007
(6 minutes, 00 seconds; 4.12 MB)

IDC Podcast #17: A big thank you goes out to all who participated in this semester's IDC workshops, brownbag lunches, and other events. Looking for some good reading over the summer... the IDC has a summer reading list compiled from Faculty and Staff of Heartland. In the services offered section Summer services in the IDC is announced. In the tips and tricks section academic discounts on software and hardware from retailers such as Apple, Adobe, and Dell Computers are discussed.

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IDC podcast for April 30 - May 4, 2007
(5 minutes, 15 seconds; 2.53 MB)

IDC Podcast #16: This week's events include Brown Bag #8 of the semester with an informal "chat session" with recipients of the HCC Outstanding Teacher award and our 6th Technology Fridays of the semester. There is also WebCT Level One: Supplemental Course Trainings and WebCT Level Two: Hybrid Course Training this week. In the Services offered section the Writing Across the College program is announced. In the Tips and Tricks section I'll discuss that annoying yellow message bar that pops up in Internet Explorer..what is it and why is it there?

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IDC podcast for April 23 - 27, 2007
(4 minutes, 53 seconds; 4.47 MB)

IDC Podcast #15: In this IDC podcast this week's events include a Brownbag Lunch on Student Co-Curricular Activities and Student Learning, a Workshop on Universal Design facilitated by HCC's Anita Moore and Dr. Stephanie Gaddy of Lincoln College and a Technology Fridays session. An interview with IDC Director Paul Folger and Anita Moore, Director of Disability Support Services at Heartland Community College discussing her upcoming workshop on Universal Design and serving students with disablities in the classroom is also presented.

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IDC podcast for April 16 - 20, 2007
(3 minutes, 42 seconds; 2.56 MB)

IDC Podcast #14: In this IDC podcast this week's events include the IDC Course Design Workshop Series #5 on Summative Evaluation, and our 6th Brown Bag Lunch or Dinner on Troubled vs. Troubling Students: What should you say and how should you say it? In the Services Offered section, use of the flatbed scanner is discussed.

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IDC podcast for April 9 - 13, 2007
(5 minutes, 32 seconds; 3.82 MB)

IDC Podcast #13: In this IDC podcast this week's events include a Brownbag Lunch on Grades and Grading, the 4th Writing Across the College with Rob Mawyer and Level 1 and Level 2 WebCT Trainings. In the Services Offered section, graphic instructional design and audio content in classrooms is discussed. In the tips and tricks section, Microsoft Windows Accessibility options in the Control Panel are discussed.

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IDC podcast for April 2 - 6, 2007
(6 minutes, 35 seconds; 4.54 MB)

IDC Podcast #12: In this IDC podcast this week's events include a Brownbag Lunch on Technology in (and out of) the Classroom, the 4th Course Design Workshop titled "Formative Assessment Techniques" and a Technology Friday workshop. In the Services Offered section, the Print Screen Key for capturing screen shots is discussed.

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IDC podcast for March 26 - 30, 2007
(4 minutes, 08 seconds; 2.85 MB)

IDC Podcast #11: In this IDC podcast this week's events include the Grading Rubrics workshop, and a Faculty Academy session. In the Services Offered section, several windows operating system shortcut keys are spoken about.

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IDC podcast for March 19 - 23, 2007
(5 minutes, 13 seconds; 4.97 MB)

IDC Podcast #10: In this IDC podcast this week's events include a Course Design Workshop titled, "Teaching and Learning in Groups", a Writing Across the College discussion on "Using Journals to Teach Critical Thinking", a Brownbag lunch titled "Generating Classroom Discussion", and a Technology Fridays on "Engaging Students with Technology". In the services offered section an issue with Firefox, downloading MP3s and WebCT is discussed.

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IDC podcast for March 12 - 16, 2007
(4 minutes, 04 seconds; 2.81 MB)

IDC Podcast #9: In this IDC podcast for Spring Break week the events for the second half of the semester are announced along with miscellaneous services offered in the IDC.

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IDC podcast for March 5 - 9, 2007
(4 minutes, 06 seconds; 3.75 MB)

IDC Podcast #8: In this IDC podcast Workshop #2A on Library Databases (March 6), #2B on Copyrights (March 7 and 8) and the second Course Design Workshop on Student Engagement (March 6) is announced. Also the rescheduled "Your World Exposed HCC Speaker series" titled "A Shrimp Among Whales: The Politics of North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program" (March 5) is announced. Additionally an interview by IDC Director Paul Folger with Carol Reid Librarian at Heartland Community College in which she discusses this week's IDC library workshops is presented.

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IDC podcast for February 26 - March 2, 2007
(4 minutes, 44 seconds; 3.28 MB)

IDC Podcast #7: In this IDC podcast Workshop #1 on Classroom Assessment Techniques, the second Writing Across the College, and the second Technology Friday session on Audio PowerPoint with Camtasia Studio is announced. In the services offered section Jeopardy-style PowerPoint presentations are discussed.

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IDC podcast for February 19-23, 2007
(7 minutes, 26 seconds; 6.80 MB)

IDC Podcast #6: In this IDC podcast the first Writing Across the College workshop, the rescheduled Instructional Course Design Workshop on Teaching Principles, and two Brownbag lunches (one on Student Motivation and one on Promotion Portfolios) is announced. Also, an interview with IDC Director Paul Folger and HCC Faculty Member John Dotta concerning his Grid Project is presented.

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IDC podcast for February 12-16, 2007
(4 minutes, 33 seconds; 4.16 MB)

IDC Podcast #5: In this IDC podcast the Promotion Portfolio Brownbag and Technology Friday #1 is discussed. Also, the Instructional Course Design Workshop series rescheduling is announced. In the services offered section, web page design is discussed.

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IDC podcast for February 5-9, 2007
(8 minutes, 8 seconds; 5.59 MB)

IDC Podcast #4: In this IDC podcast the new Course Design Workshops offered by the IDC and sponsored by the IDC and Learning Communities Team is announced. Also, the new HCC Speaker Series titled, "Your World Exposed" and information about the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology at ISU workshops are discussed. In the services offered section I discuss Flash and how we can design a Flash project for you.

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IDC podcast for January 29 - February 2, 2007
(3 minutes, 24 seconds; 2.33 MB)

IDC Podcast #3: In this IDC podcast the upcoming showing of the documentary about global warming, An Inconvenient Truth, is announed as well as a services offered section covering video production.

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IDC podcast for January 22-26, 2007
(4 minutes, 30 seconds; 3.09 MB)

IDC Podcast #2: In this IDC podcast the Spring Open House, IDC workshop schedule and how to add audio narration to a powerpoint presentation is discussed.

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IDC podcast for January 15-19
(5 minutes, 38 seconds; 3.87 MB)

IDC Podcast #1: In this IDC podcast the spring open house, IDC workshop schedule and how to podcast is discussed.

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