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The Tech Trends series is an exploration of the issues and trends in technology teaching and learning. The events are free
and open to all faculty, staff, students, and the public.
The series is sponsored by the Information Technology Committee, the Office of the Executive Vice President and the Office
of the Chief Information Officer.
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Microsoft Vista and Office 2007:
Your Gateway to Productivity
DeVaris Brown
Academic Relations Manager for the
Heartland Region of Microsoft Corporation
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
2:30 p.m.
206 Bowen-Thompson Student Union
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PRESENTATION:
Despite the myths, Vista's security and stability outperforms its predecessor, Windows XP. Additionally, its included programs
and features provide an ease of use from the first boot that was virtually non-existent before. Office 2007 delivers new
functionality, including an improved user interface and the timesaving Office Ribbon. Vista and Office 2007, combined provide
the ideal partnership to increase productivity for its users by providing extended functionality in practical scenarios.
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DEVARIS BROWN BIOGRAPHY
DeVaris Brown is the Academic Relations Manager for the Heartland Region of Microsoft Corporation. DeVaris has been with
Microsoft since August of 2006 first serving as a Systems Engineer within the Windows Live Operations group. In this role,
he was responsible for creating automation for the largest installation of Windows/SQL Server and coding libraries for the
Hotmail division of Windows Live. In his current role, DeVaris travels throughout the Heartland Region (OH, MI, KY, TN) building
relationships with students and faculty to increase awareness about Microsoft products and get people excited about technology.
DeVaris graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with a Bachelor of Science Degree double majoring in Math
and Computer Science with a minor in Management Information Systems in May 2006. He is a recognized expert in the fields
of intrusion detection, high performance computing, and virtualization. During his college years he interned with Intel,
IBM, and Cisco. Currently he is a member of ACM, IEEE, and the National Society of Black Engineers.
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Information regarding the timeline for Vista deployment at BGSU may be found at the Office of the CIO web page: http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/cio
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| Previous Tech Trends presentations are available to BGNet account holders via the DVSS server on MyBGSU. Titles include: |
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Microsoft Vista and Office 2007:
Your Gateway to Productivity
DeVaris Brown
Academic Relations Manager for the Heartland Region of Microsoft Corporation
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Synopsis and DeVaris Brown Bio
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Copyright Issues in the Digital Age
Dru Zuretti
Manager of Copyright Education at Copyright Clearance Center (CCC)
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Synopsis and Dru Zuretti Bio |
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MUVEs and Web 2.0: Using Second Life to Create Real World Learning
by Sarah "Intellagirl" Robbins
PhD candidate in Rhetoric at Ball State University and
Director of Emerging Technologies at Media Sauce in Carmel, Indiana
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
This presentation will include a short introduction of Second Life
and the BGSU Second Life Virtual Campus
presented by Bonnie Mitchell and Anthony Fontana.
For further information:
Sarah "Intellagirl" Robbins
BGSU Second Life environment
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Google and the Search Economy
Grady Burnett
Head of Online Sales and Operation,
Google, Ann Arbor
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Synopsis
Presentation
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Technology Trends and Web 2.0
Erick Schonfeld
Business 2.0 Editor-at-large
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Synopsis
Presentation |
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Why Should We Care About Net Neutrality?
Alex Curtis
Director of Policy and New Media
for Public Knowldge
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Synopsis
Presentation |
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Copyright Issues in YouTube, Second Life, and Other Adventures in the Metaverse: Music, Law, Politics and Higher Education
E. Michael Harrington
Professor of Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Music Business
Belmont University
Friday, January 26, 2007
Synopsis
Presentation |
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Best Practices in the Use of Digital Video Streaming Service in
Classes and Training - a Panel Presentation
Moderator: Tony Short, director,
Television Learning Services, WBGU-TV
Demonstrator: Cheryl Joyce, assistant director,
Television Learning Services, WBGU-TV
Panelists:
Melissa Spirek, associate professor, Journalism
Betsy Burner, project director, AIDS education,
Health and Human Services
Rachel Vanatta, interim school director,
Leadership & Policy Studies and associate professor, EDFI
Margaret Weinberger, instructor, Sociology
Discussion Leader:
Bonnie Fink, interim director,
Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology
September 21, 2006
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Third Frontier Projects and Funding Processes
by Carol Wedding, President
Imaging Systems Technology, Inc.
April 6, 2006
Presentation |
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Podcasting - an Apple Computer Presentation
by Jeff Feeman of Apple Computer
March 16, 2006
Presentation |
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Distance Learning-Trends, Opportunities, and Current Statistics
a panel presentation by:
Bonnie Fink, interim director,
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, BGSU
Sheryl Hansen, director, professional development programs,
Ohio Learning Network
Connie Molnar, director, distance/online learning,
Continuing & Extended Education, BGSU
February 9, 2006
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Laptops for Everyone? Possibilities and Challenges
by Dr. Alfred Joyal,
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Northern Michigan University
November 17, 2005
Presentation
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Copyright and the use of multimedia in courses
by Dr. Bonna Boettcher, University Libraries, and
Dr. Paul Cesarini, College of Technology
October 20, 2005
Presentation |
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| To access, log into MyBGSU and from the Blackboard tab, select, 'My Video Search' from the Tools menu. Enter the keyword
'Tech Trends' to see the listing of previous presentation in this series.
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