Jesse Stommel, executive director of the Division of Teaching and Learning Technologies, was among a panel of digital experts who provided perspective for an Inside Higher Ed article about digital learning development. To read the article, go to “Predicting 2017’s Legacy.” [...] … [Read more...]
Stommel Provides Expertise for Inside Higher Ed
December 14, 2017 by
Jesse Stommel, executive director of the Division of Teaching and Learning Technologies, was among a panel of digital experts who provided perspective for an Inside Higher Ed article about digital learning development. To read the article, go to “Predicting 2017’s Legacy.” [...] The post Stommel Provides Expertise for Inside Higher Ed appeared first on EagleEye. … [Read more...]
Shaffer Talks with Bloomberg News about Fake Accounts
December 6, 2017 by
Instructional technology specialist Kris Shaffer recently commented in an article for Bloomberg Technology. The article, “How the Kremlin Tried to Pose as American News Sites on Twitter,” detailed how a Kremlin-backed Russian Internet Research Agency operated dozens of Twitter accounts masquerading as local American news sources that garnered more than half-a-million followers. According to the article, the majority [...] … [Read more...]
Shaffer Talks with Bloomberg News about Fake Accounts
December 6, 2017 by
Instructional technology specialist Kris Shaffer recently commented in an article for Bloomberg Technology. The article, “How the Kremlin Tried to Pose as American News Sites on Twitter,” detailed how a Kremlin-backed Russian Internet Research Agency operated dozens of Twitter accounts masquerading as local American news sources that garnered more than half-a-million followers. According to the article, the majority [...] The post Shaffer Talks with Bloomberg News about Fake Accounts appeared first on EagleEye. … [Read more...]
Shaffer Comments in Inside Higher Ed Article
November 30, 2017 by
Kris Shaffer, an instructional technology specialist at the University of Mary Washington, was recently quoted in Inside Higher Ed. In the article "Net Neutrality Rollback Concerns Colleges," Shaffer said that many students working from home already have slow internet, making it difficult for them to access course materials. "If ISPs start charging customers more for [...] … [Read more...]
Shaffer Comments in Inside Higher Ed Article
November 30, 2017 by
Kris Shaffer, an instructional technology specialist at the University of Mary Washington, was recently quoted in Inside Higher Ed. In the article "Net Neutrality Rollback Concerns Colleges," Shaffer said that many students working from home already have slow internet, making it difficult for them to access course materials. "If ISPs start charging customers more for [...] The post Shaffer Comments in Inside Higher Ed Article appeared first on EagleEye. … [Read more...]
Resignation
May 24, 2015 by
It’s official, I have resigned my position at University of Mary Washington, and will be going full-time at Reclaim Hosting. It’s almost surreal, and I follow in the footsteps of the great Tim Owens—-whose hard work these last six months has made it all possible. And while I reference the opening sequence of The Prisoner above in honor of #prisoner106, my resignation was neither premature nor acrimonious, and it won’t be immediate. I will be working through September at UMW to ensure a smooth transition. What’s more, one couldn’t have asked for a better situation over the 1o years I’ve been at UMW. I had amazing colleagues in DTLT, a remarkable level of autonomy, and the best faculty and students you could imagine. I think the work I’ve done at UMW speaks for itself, and I leave feeling I was part of a group that truly made the campus a better place to teach and learn. There can be no greater professional satisfaction than that in this … [Read more...]
DTLT’s Hurley Award Winner: Martha Burtis
May 22, 2015 by
The Great Martha Burtis I have been remiss in mentioning that one of my favorite people this side of the Rappahannock, Martha Burtis, was awarded the 2015 Hurley Award. This award is presented to an administrative/professional faculty member who performs exceptionally meritorious service to the University; demonstrates strength of character; and maintains steadfast dedication to the University’s mission. Martha does all that and more. So when Jeff McClurken asked me to write a letter in support of Martha (he was a genius for nominating her), I knew it was going to be a long one. There’s so many good things to write, and I think of her as my mentor during these past four years of DTLT directorship. What’s more, Martha has been so central to every creative, crazy thing we’ve done at DTLT these last years—I’m thinking her about ds106 in particular, Summer of Oblivion #4life. Despite the fact that so many folks associate me with DTLT’s success because I … [Read more...]
Groom Keynotes Conference at University of Oklahoma
January 15, 2015 by
Jim Groom, executive director of teaching and learning technologies, presented the keynote at the University of Oklahoma’s 2015 Academic Technology Expo discussing the vision undergirding the Domain of One’s Own initiative that originated at UMW. The presentation, “Domain of One’s Own: Digital Agency in the 21st Century,” explored the importance of providing students, faculty, and staff with an innovative, web-based platform for owning, managing [...] … [Read more...]