Very cool.....and a little bit creepy! Be sure to watch the video.
From http://www.pinktentacle.com/2007/11/simroid-dentistry-in-the-uncanny-valley-video/
Simroid, a robotic dental patient with an eerily realistic appearance, has been spotted at the 2007 International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo. Designed primarily as a training tool for dentists, the fembot patient can follow spoken instructions, closely monitor a dentist’s performance during mock treatments, and react in a human-like way to mouth pain. Because Simroid’s realistic appearance and behavior motivate people to treat her like a human being, as opposed to an object, she helps dental trainees learn how to better communicate with patients.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Is this the end of cursive writing?
An article from The Christian Science Monitor - Is this the end of cursive writing?
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1114/p13s01-legn.htm
What do you think?
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1114/p13s01-legn.htm
What do you think?
Friday, November 2, 2007
C.L. Lindsay - Legal expert on Facebook/MySpace
Think no one sees those pictures you posted on Myspace or Facebook? Think again! Come see C.L. Lindsay - the Facebook Guy - Thursday, November 8th, 7:00 pm, 072 Science Hall, on the ESU Campus.
C.L Lindsay is a lawyer who will show you how easy it is to find the information you have been trying to hide.
More information about C.L. Lindsay at http://www.bass-schuler.com/cllindsay.php4
Sponsored by UAC Talks and Topics Committee.
C.L Lindsay is a lawyer who will show you how easy it is to find the information you have been trying to hide.
More information about C.L. Lindsay at http://www.bass-schuler.com/cllindsay.php4
Sponsored by UAC Talks and Topics Committee.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Congratulations to Steve and Sandy - PacifiCorp Finalists!
I just got back from the AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology) International Conference in Anaheim, CA. As finalists for the PacifiCorp Instructional Design Competition, IDT students Steve Harmon and Sandy Valenti did a masterful job of presenting their solution.
The competition involved having teams of two students design and develop a detailed written solution and presentation/report in response to a quite complex instructional design case study. The other two finalist teams were from Florida State and Virginia Tech. Here's a press release from the 2006 competition (the 2007 press release isn't out yet, and I couldn't wait to announce this). A pretty good brief explanation - The only thing that changed this year is that the conference was in Anaheim, CA this (instead of Dallas) and that it DIDN'T include a scholarship :( They did get really nice plaques, free conference registration, and recognition at the Research and Theory/Design and Development luncheon, though. http://www.rockymtnpower.net/Press_Release/Press_Release62964.html
The competition involved having teams of two students design and develop a detailed written solution and presentation/report in response to a quite complex instructional design case study. The other two finalist teams were from Florida State and Virginia Tech. Here's a press release from the 2006 competition (the 2007 press release isn't out yet, and I couldn't wait to announce this). A pretty good brief explanation - The only thing that changed this year is that the conference was in Anaheim, CA this (instead of Dallas) and that it DIDN'T include a scholarship :( They did get really nice plaques, free conference registration, and recognition at the Research and Theory/Design and Development luncheon, though. http://www.rockymtnpower.net/Press_Release/Press_Release62964.html
More information from the competition website.
General guidelines.
The problem statement that they addressed is here.
This really is a tremendous accomplishment for Steve, Sandy, and all of ESU IDT!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
ESU IDT - Busy with presentations
Next week will be a busy conference presentation week for ESU IDT students and faculty -
EDUCAUSE (Seattle) - http://www.educause.edu/e07
AECT (Anaheim) - http://www.aect.org/events/Anaheim/
EDUCAUSE (Seattle) - http://www.educause.edu/e07
- IDT student Stephanie Gerald will be presenting a seminar on Tues.
- IDT faculty member Dr. Colorado will be presenting on Wed.
AECT (Anaheim) - http://www.aect.org/events/Anaheim/
- IDT students Steve Harmon and Sandy Valenti will be presenting their ID solution for the PacifiCorp Design Competition finals on Thurs.
Friday, September 28, 2007
IBM Lotus Symphony - Free software suite
From IBM Releases Office Desktop Software at No Charge to Foster Collaboration and Innovation
NEW YORK, September 18, 2007 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced IBM Lotus Symphony, a suite of free software tools for creating and sharing documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
Beginning today at http://www.ibm.com/software/lotus/symphony , business, academic, governmental and consumer users alike can download this enterprise-grade office software, which is the same tool inside some of IBM's most popular collaboration products, such as the recently released Lotus Notes 8. In addition, these tools can be used to seamlessly extend a business process or custom application to create dynamic composite applications.
There are three core applications that make up the Lotus Symphony tools: Lotus Symphony Documents, Lotus Symphony Spreadsheets and Lotus Symphony Presentations. These intuitive software tools, which support Windows and Linux desktops, are designed to handle the majority of office productivity tasks that workers typically perform. Lotus Symphony supports multiple file formats including Microsoft Office and Open Document Format (ODF), and also can output content in PDF format.
NEW YORK, September 18, 2007 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced IBM Lotus Symphony, a suite of free software tools for creating and sharing documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
Beginning today at http://www.ibm.com/software/lotus/symphony , business, academic, governmental and consumer users alike can download this enterprise-grade office software, which is the same tool inside some of IBM's most popular collaboration products, such as the recently released Lotus Notes 8. In addition, these tools can be used to seamlessly extend a business process or custom application to create dynamic composite applications.
There are three core applications that make up the Lotus Symphony tools: Lotus Symphony Documents, Lotus Symphony Spreadsheets and Lotus Symphony Presentations. These intuitive software tools, which support Windows and Linux desktops, are designed to handle the majority of office productivity tasks that workers typically perform. Lotus Symphony supports multiple file formats including Microsoft Office and Open Document Format (ODF), and also can output content in PDF format.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
JOBS!
Two position announcements for you -
1) Coordinator of Learning Technology, Cowley College (SSEC - Wichita)
and
2) Learning Consultant, LSI Corporation (within Global Education Services) - Wichita, KS
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1) Coordinator of Learning Technology, Cowley College (SSEC - Wichita):
This position requires a Bachelor degree, with a Master's degree in Instructional Technology or Design, or a Master's in another subject plus experience in Instructional Design for LMS preferred. It also requires two years of professional experience working with hands-on online course development, including teaching or support; professional experience developing and delivering face-to-face and online training materials; knowledge of current technologies; instructional technologies; online LMS systems; various microcomputer software packages (including information processing, database management, spreadsheet analysis and graphics); instructional design techniques and procedures; be able to develop instructional materials; be able to diagnose microcomputer and other technology and software programs; be able interpret user and owner manuals in layperson's terms; be able to identify advantages and limitations of using various technologies for instructional and other purposes; be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.
For more information, please contact Janice Neagle at 620/441-5214 or Neagle@cowley.edu or Julie Rorabaugh at 316-554-2776 or rorabaughj@cowley.edu
2) Learning Consultant, LSI Corporation (within Global Education Services) - Wichita, KS
Define and assign resources and lead project team to implement training in support of global education services objectives. Requires a solid understanding of the OEM partners and their resellers. Assist content developers in creation of course objectives, identifying resources and developing final materials. Serve as single point of contact for classroom and web-based courses and moderate and facilitate webcast sessions and classroom sessions based on partners and/or project assignments. Develop advertising and promotional programs related to training. Prepare evaluation reports, analyze data, and implement improvements. Edit the Learning Management System as required.
Responsible for coordinating, facilitating, scheduling and marketing the sales training program to meet the needs of LSI Sales Force, Partner sales, OEM sales, and marketing personnel. Required to work with Marketing and Sales teams to remain current on LSI products and technology. Will travel as required to execute training on special projects and attend meetings.
http://lsilogic.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=2381&CurrentPage=1
1) Coordinator of Learning Technology, Cowley College (SSEC - Wichita)
and
2) Learning Consultant, LSI Corporation (within Global Education Services) - Wichita, KS
____________________________________________________
1) Coordinator of Learning Technology, Cowley College (SSEC - Wichita):
This position requires a Bachelor degree, with a Master's degree in Instructional Technology or Design, or a Master's in another subject plus experience in Instructional Design for LMS preferred. It also requires two years of professional experience working with hands-on online course development, including teaching or support; professional experience developing and delivering face-to-face and online training materials; knowledge of current technologies; instructional technologies; online LMS systems; various microcomputer software packages (including information processing, database management, spreadsheet analysis and graphics); instructional design techniques and procedures; be able to develop instructional materials; be able to diagnose microcomputer and other technology and software programs; be able interpret user and owner manuals in layperson's terms; be able to identify advantages and limitations of using various technologies for instructional and other purposes; be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.
For more information, please contact Janice Neagle at 620/441-5214 or Neagle@cowley.edu or Julie Rorabaugh at 316-554-2776 or rorabaughj@cowley.edu
2) Learning Consultant, LSI Corporation (within Global Education Services) - Wichita, KS
Define and assign resources and lead project team to implement training in support of global education services objectives. Requires a solid understanding of the OEM partners and their resellers. Assist content developers in creation of course objectives, identifying resources and developing final materials. Serve as single point of contact for classroom and web-based courses and moderate and facilitate webcast sessions and classroom sessions based on partners and/or project assignments. Develop advertising and promotional programs related to training. Prepare evaluation reports, analyze data, and implement improvements. Edit the Learning Management System as required.
Responsible for coordinating, facilitating, scheduling and marketing the sales training program to meet the needs of LSI Sales Force, Partner sales, OEM sales, and marketing personnel. Required to work with Marketing and Sales teams to remain current on LSI products and technology. Will travel as required to execute training on special projects and attend meetings.
http://lsilogic.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=2381&CurrentPage=1
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