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Welcome to the WolfWiki for our course. We are going to use this wiki to create a list of Resources that would be useful to Student Affairs professionals. Below you will see some categories to get us started. Be sure to use the "your signature with timestamp" tool at the end of each contribution you add or edit. You can go back to our course website with this link. --Ladare 11:01, 21 August 2006 (EDT)

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Nifty Resources, Tools and Data

- WolfBlogs This a blogging service provided by NCSU Libraries. Blogs can be used by faculty, staff or students. They can be used for courses, organizations or individuals. The Blogs are not private. --Ladare 11:00, 21 August 2006 (EDT)

- On The Cutting Edge Showcasing Distance Learning in the NC Community College System --Heather 19:20, 30 August 2006 (EDT)

- Ask The Pack is a central FAQ for the university run by the Advising Central office. Topics include academic advising, admissions, registration and records, etc.--Cjhanayi 08:28, 31 August 2006 (EDT)

- StudentAffairs.com Online courses, Jobs, Resume Center, etc --Krdangel 16:47, 31 August 2006 (EDT)

- WolfPAWthe NC State University Personal Admissions Website allows students to customize their admission process to NC State, stay up-to-date on NC State events, and register for the University Open House--Cjhanayi 14:40, 5 September 2006 (EDT)

- John Hopkins University Student Technology Services This website is a resource for students, by students. GREAT IDEA to have them as the supporters!--Heather 18:01, 9 September 2006 (EDT)

- EDUCAUSE This is the homepage for a non-profit association that aims to "advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology." A great resource for locating research--ajshurer 16:30, 12 September 2006 (EDT)

- Podcasting within Student Affairs An indepth look from StudentAffiars.com regarding various podcasts from colleges and universities around the country. Includes definition, issues, and submission information for beginning podcasters. --Cjhanayi 09:50, 13 September 2006 (EDT)

- Survey of On-Campus Student Technology Use This is a survey of student use of technology at NC State, conducted by an ad hoc group interested in student patterns, habits and overall use of various technologies on campus. Note the response rate, which is too low to really extrapolate the results widely for the campus. Nonetheless, the results are interesting.--Ladare 17:17, 20 September 2006 (EDT)

- Wikipedia Entry on Student Development Theory Evolving Wikipedia entry on student development theorists and theories --Mkcompto 18:15, 20 September 2006 (EDT)

- NCSU Student Affairs Division Technology Planning Tools for incorporating and using technology in Student Affairs departments including a Departmental Technology Checklist. --Krdangel 14:06, 26 September 2006 (EDT)

- NCSU's Distance Education/Technology Advisory Group (DETAG)--Krdangel 14:09, 26 September 2006 (EDT)

- 7 Things You Should Know About Facebook----Ladare 16:43, 9 October 2006 (EDT)

http://www.fraternityadvisors.org/VSS.aspx The Virtual Seminar Series offered by the Association of Fraternity Advisors is a unique way of delivering professional development directly to Association members and other professionals. Combines use of live internet display and a conference call connection.--Jrmountz 17:39, 9 October 2006 (EDT)

- StudentAffairs.Com Online Courses - Courses/Workshops offered by StudentAffairs.Com for student affairs professionals. Great way to get continuing education/professional development without having to go to a conference. Also emplys the use of Blackboard, another online classroom management tool. --Mkcompto 12:21, 11 October 2006 (EDT)

- Pew Internet & American Life Project - "A non-profit research center studying the social effects of the Internet on Americans." Specifically looks at edusation, community, work, family, and health. --Mkcompto 12:26, 11 October 2006 (EDT)

- Urban Dictionary - An on-line "slang" dictionary. Similar to a wiki, users can add their own definitions. Great place to find out what some of the on-line slang and abbreviations that our students are using really mean. --Mkcompto 12:29, 11 October 2006 (EDT)

- Campus Technology - Monthly magazine, newsletter, web site, and conference which solely focuses on how technology is used in higher education. --Mkcompto 12:36, 11 October 2006 (EDT)

- Digital Millenium Copyright Act - The offical US Government page with the legislation for the DMCA. --Mkcompto 12:48, 11 October 2006 (EDT)

- Facing the Facebook--Heather 15:45, 11 October 2006 (EDT)

- What you need to know about Face Book from the University of Texas--Heather 15:50, 11 October 2006 (EDT)

- wiredsafety.org is the world's largest online safety and help group Good resource to refer students to. --Heather 15:50, 11 October 2006 (EDT)

- Adding a .edu webpage? EDUCASE is the registrar for .edu websites. Information on the procurement and administration of .edu accounts. --Cjhanayi 20:04, 12 October 2006 (EDT)

- National Education Association: Technology A section of the NEA website that "provides a framework to begin discussions about the role of technology in teaching and learning." Page includes links to other relevant sites on the topics of technology and higher education, including distance education and legal issues on the Internet. --Tony 19:48, 13 October 2006 (EDT)

- WebXACT by Watchfire A free online service that lets you test single pages of web content for accessability issues --Tony 20:08, 13 October 2006 (EDT)

- Center for Applied Special Technology - Cast A nonprofit organization that works with the Universal Design philosophy through the "research and development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies." --Tony 20:12, 13 October 2006 (EDT)

- HigherEdJobs.com Massive on-line database of open jobs in higher education. Ability to search by location or type of position, also can create an account to save and track jobs you are interested in applying for. --Mkcompto 16:43, 3 December 2006 (EST)

- Create Your Own Web Pages--If your skill are not where you want them for web page development in yuor student affairs responsibilities (Renn & Zeligman 2005), use this seven step process to give you a jump start. Heather 14:00, 5 December 2006 (EST)

- Website Design and Layout Tips For those who feel their skills are sufficient in web site design for their student affairs area, the tips from this site will be helpful in taking the site to the next level. --Heather 14:12, 5 December 2006 (EST)

- [http://www.useit.com/alertbox/designmistakes.html Top Ten Web Design Mistakes of 2005. --Heather 14:18, 5 December 2006 (EST)

- How to Create Your Newsletter A how to and tips for creating a news letter. Could be a helpful skill to have as a student affairs professional. --Heather 14:22, 5 December 2006 (EST)

- Tech Talks: Archives - Tech Talks are "a series of Web casts that were produced by the Corporation for Research and Educational Networking (CREN) from 1997 through 2002." These archives feature "audio interviews with experts on a rich variety of IT topics from networking, to security, to course management systems." Housed on the Campus Technology Web site. --Tony 01:48, 18 December 2006 (EST)

Glossary

- Mouse: that pointer thing attached to the computer. You click the buttons with your fingers. --Ladare 11:01, 21 August 2006 (EDT)

- Digital Natives: students who have grown up using an arsenal of high-tech tools. Prensky, 2001--Ladare 10:28, 31 August 2006 (EDT)

- Digital Immigrants: everyone else. Prensky, 2001--Ladare 10:28, 31 August 2006 (EDT)

- Podcasting: Is the "method of distributing multimedia files...over the internet" that can then be replayed on an iPod, computer, or other device (Wikipedia) --Cjhanayi 16:28, 31 August 2006 (EDT)

- Facebook: "a publication for an organization, such as a school or business, which helps members identify each other; also, an online version of this, with profiles including a picture, name, birthdate, interests, etc." Etymology: 2004 --Krdangel 18:22, 31 August 2006 (EDT)

- NetForum: "a Web conferencing system being used at NC State by professors to encourage online discussions in their classrooms. It is not a 'real-time' conferencing system, meaning that you will not be interacting with other students 'live' while they are online. Rather, you enter a general topic, message or reply and the next time one of your classmates is online, they will see your posting."------Krdangel 14:13, 26 September 2006 (EDT)

- "Digital Pens" A lot of folks bring laptops to class these days and type like mad, but some students still prefer the feel of pen and paper. Luckily, with digital pens, students can enjoy the clarity of type written notes without giving up their cherished pad and paper. Digital pens (which run $50-$125) remember everything you write on your piece of paper and store the data inside the pen. When you get home, connect it to your computer via USB and download your handwritten notes as a graphic.

The more expensive models, such as the Logitech's io Pen ($195), can convert your handwritten notes directly into text when you use a special dotted "smart paper." The computer analyzes your chicken scratch and converts it into editable text that you can paste straight into Microsoft Word. Plus, the smart paper comes in various forms: notebooks, Post-it Notes, and more.--Heather 21:05, 26 September 2006 (EDT)

Geek.com Glossary: Confused about the newest technology? Geek.com's Glossary has an assortment of technology terms from beginner to expert. Also includes "online speak" definitions to decode IM and email lingo. --Cjhanayi 13:52, 3 October 2006 (EDT)

SMS or Short Message Service is better known as text messaging. This technology is generally available to on digital mobile phones and allows users to send brief messages, similar to emails, to other mobile phone users. --Jrmountz 22:09, 10 October 2006 (EDT)

- Flash Drive or Jump Drive. Flash drives or jump drives are small data storage devices that have virtually replaced the old 3.5 floppy discs. With capacities exceeding 2GB, these new drives that plug into a USB port on your computer, allow you to transport vast quantities of data from machine to machine with something that fits in your pocket. The use of these drives has allowed many people to leave the laptops at home. If there's a computer available at your destination, simply save the necessary files on the jump drive and go.

- Virtual learning environment (VLE): A virtual learning environment is a software system designed to facilitate teachers in the management of educational courses for their students, especially by helping teachers and learners with course administration. The system can often track the learners' progress, which can be monitored by both teachers and learners. While often thought of as primarily tools for distance education, they are most often used to supplement the face-to-face classroom. --Awlettic 19:30, 1 November 2006 (EST)

- Myspace: Myspace is a social networking website offering an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos. MySpace also features an internal search engine and an internal e-mail system. ----Awlettic 19:36, 1 November 2006 (EST)

- Blog(s)/Blogging: A blog is a website where entries are made in journal style and displayed in a reverse chronological order. Blogs often provide commentary or news on a particular subject, such as food, politics, or local news; some function as more personal online diaries. ----Awlettic 19:38, 1 November 2006 (EST)

- Social Media: Social media describes the online tools and platforms that people use to share opinions, insights, experiences, and perspectives with each other. Social media can take many different forms, including text, images, audio, and video. Popular social mediums include blogs, message boards, podcasts, wikis, and vlogs. --Awlettic 19:39, 1 November 2006 (EST)

- Webinar: is a web-based seminar that is unique for its "interactive elements -- the ability to give, receive and discuss information" (Webopedia) Frequently used in Student Affairs by national organizations wishing to present workshops to distance learners.--Tony 00:49, 6 December 2006 (EST)

- Application Service Provider (ASP) - "An application service provider is any company that delivers and manages applications and computer services to subscribers or clients remotely via the Internet or a private network" (ITAA, 2001). In higher education, the ASP Model is a form of IT outsourcing that is often used at smaller institutions in an effort to save money and to deal with IT worker shortages; for example, the Drexel Model. --Tony 01:42, 18 December 2006 (EST)

Smart Phones: Phones like the Palm Treo or the Blackberry which allow a person to stay connected by phone and email while also including the features of a PDA all in one device. The devices are becoming more and more prevalent as, like many technologies, they become more affordable.--Jrmountz 16:11, 17 December 2006 (EST)

YouTube www.youtube.com This website allows users to view and share video clips easily and freely with anyone who wants to watch. Recently, Google bought YouTube for $1.65 billion in a deal that made headlines worldwide. Want to find the unique, the bizarre and the just plain weird? Go to YouTube.--Jrmountz 16:19, 17 December 2006 (EST)

Philosophical Meanderings (aka "Deep Thoughts")

- I think it is important to consider whether students are "plugged in" (which has a positive connotation) or "plugged up" (which suggests that nothing else permeates over the music, phone call, etc.). This gets right at the heart of the debate about the impact of technology on students - positive, negative or neutral (or all the above?). --Ladare 16:40, 20 September 2006 (EDT)

-On October 2nd, the Technician ran an article about students protesting regarding the new tailgating implications. There was an extra article within the main article discussing Facebook and the information it is providing. This is an excellent current example of how students are using technology that is positive and effective towards a cause. Student Government created a group on Facebook to do extra advertising for the protest rally. This example demonstrates how technology can be used to reach a larger audience in a short amount of time. This is the first time I have seen a technological approach to student activism, which might be the future for student activism. While the article talks about what kind of information is on Facebook, as Student Affairs professionals it is important for us to recognize the implications of technology without it being spelled out beforehand. Again, it is on the front page of the October 2nd issue. --epellis 20:38, 09 October 2006 (EDT)

-Is blue tooth a fad that is ready to die out? Although this technology is advanced and is the cool in theory, how often does blue tooth get used. In order to use the blue tooth printers, you must have a blue tooth connection in another device whether it is a cell phone or blackberry. Even if there is that option, how good is the connection and how efficient can that connection be versus a "regular" printer-computer connection. Blue tooth does not seem to be pratical besides the cell phone and headset. The cell phone blue tooth usage is the most popular, but one most consider how cost is affecting everyone to have a cell phone and blue tooth headset. In my opinion, blue tooth is on it's way out as the new thing. Sometimes too complicated or hi-tech equipment ends up being more of a problem than a solution. --epellis 21:10, 09 October 2006 (EDT)

- As we have discussed frequently, technology seems to be everywhere and continues to impact our daily professional routines in new ways almost every day. Students multi-task with a variety of techologies but what does that really mean for the student affairs profession? I was told early in my graduate program that, "we are training you to assess the personal situations of our students and make appropriate interventions in their lives that lead to development, either cognitively, socially or both." If that's what we are trained to do, how do we do that over email or IM?? Can we really impact a student's cognitive development with a well-crafted text message? How do we balance the technological with the interpersonal?--Jrmountz 22:39, 10 October 2006 (EDT)

Who's responsible for teaching students appropriate use of the internet? In discussing issues of academic integrity and negative uses of online social services like facebook which is now open for high school students, shouldn't these "digital natives" be taught about technology and how to maintain honest academic work and safe social networking before they come to college? What are secondary schools doing to educate students on technology which is increasingly becoming part of today's students' classroom and home experiences.--Krdangel 16:49, 3 November 2006 (EST)

I came across this article Holiday Gizmo Shopping Made Wackyand I am placing it in this section only because it does not provide any direct insight to student affairs, but rather it got me thinking. The article states that these new technology "gadgets may be useless" other than entertainment purposes. I think that it will be interesting to see if college students are attracted to these gadgets. I also feel that this article brings up a good question, what are we using technology for? Are we, including in the student affairs arena, using technology because we have it, or are we using it because we need it? This relates to some of our readings which state that technology should be used to enhance services to students, not to replace services. Are colleges in a competition to see who can utilize the most technology the fastest? --Krdangel 23:39, 9 November 2006 (EST)

Do I really want to be this connected? Right now, I am considering replacing my cell phone and my palm pilot with a smart phone. That would allow me to have a phone/PDA/email/text message/internet all at my fingertips any where I go. On one hand, that's great when I'm working but away from my office and have a need for that connection. But do I want that level of connectivity (and that size of a phone) when I am at my kid'soccer game? If I have it, will I be enticed to check work email at times when now I wouldn't consider checking it? Will work and home life become more integrated than they already are for me? I just don't know...--Jrmountz 16:11, 17 December 2006 (EST)

Articles

- Student Affairs & Podcasting - The New Frontier--Ladare 11:01, 21 August 2006 (EDT)

- Convenience, Communications, and Control: How Students Use Technology--Mcpierce 16:02, 24 August 2006 (EDT)

- Technology and Student Affairs: An unlikely pair --Cjhanayi 14:45, 28 August 2006 (EDT)

- The Role of Student Affairs in Distance Education: Cyber-Services or Virtual Communities--Krdangel 16:39, 31 August 2006 (EDT)

- Student 'Engagement' in Learning Varies Significantly by Major, Survey Finds--Krdangel 16:43, 31 August 2006 (EDT)

- Online Student Services >> At Their Service Campus Technology, 3/1/2006--Heather 17:46, 9 September 2006 (EDT)

- An Evaluation of Identity-Sharing Behavior in Social Networking Communities --Cjhanayi 20:12, 9 September 2006 (EDT)

- Nike and iPod Sport Kit I found a better sneaker that just came out two months ago. Nike has come out with a sneaker that supports I-pod technology. --epellis 11:57, 17 September 2006 (EDT)

- Cyber Musings Various "musings" on technology and its affect on Student Affairs. Topics include the future of residence hall phones, online gambling, and web design standards. --Cjhanayi 10:56, 25 September 2006 (EDT)

- Learning About Technology and Student Affairs: Outcomes of an Online Immersion--Krdangel 14:17, 26 September 2006 (EDT)

- http://www.studentaffairs.com/ejournal/Summer_2002/NIP.html N.I.P. (Network/Internet/PDA)those Student Affairs Problems in the Bud Great article about the practical application of PDA's and information technology in the field. --Jrmountz 17:24, 9 October 2006 (EDT)

-http://dailybeacon.utk.edu/showarticle.php?articleid=50552 Technology a useful classroom tool. This article is a testament of how faculty are using technology in the classroom as well as universities supporting the classrooms with the necessary tools.--epellis 20:55, 9 October 2006 (EDT)

- Let the games begin: Gaming technology and entertainment among college students - Report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, discusses college students' use of online, video, and computer games. --Mkcompto 12:17, 11 October 2006 (EDT)

-http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/12/technology/12basics.html?_r=1&oref=slogin Is technology making us lazy? Check this article out.--epellis 22:40, 11 October 2006 (EDT)

- Learning About Technology and Student Affairs: Outcomes of an Online Immersion - Article in the Journal of College Student Development discussing a study of an immersion approach to technology education in a student affairs graduate program. --Mkcompto 15:25, 12 October 2006 (EDT)

- To require or not require students' ownership of computers Article from Virginia.edu regarding the requirement of universities and colleges for students to own their own computers. --Cjhanayi 20:11, 12 October 2006 (EDT)

- The Paradox of Technology: What's Gained and Lost? Article from the NEA Higher Education Journal that includes issues that "need to be included in curricular reform discussion." --Tony 19:42, 13 October 2006 (EDT)

-Implementing the Seven Principles: Technology as Lever Article by Chickering and Ehrmann regarding technology in higher education. With follow up comments.--Cjhanayi 19:51, 23 October 2006 (EDT)

-MySpace to crack down on sharing copyrighted music: Company will deploy music fingerprinting technology to prevent uploads Article talks about Myspace joining the fight against the piracy of copyrighted music. --Awlettic 19:45, 1 November 2006 (EST)

Are you addicted to the internet Signs and discussion of Internet Addiction.--Krdangel 16:43, 3 November 2006 (EST)

Going Nomadic: Mobile Learning in Higher Education EDUCAUSE Review, vol. 39, no. 5 (September/October 2004): 28–35.--Krdangel 15:22, 8 November 2006 (EST)

Is Technology Helping College Students Cut Class? UC Berkeley Investigation --Krdangel 15:29, 8 November 2006 (EST)

http://www.cnn.com/2006/EDUCATION/11/09/colleges.online.ap/index.html Report: Number of students taking online courses rises From the CNN website. --Jrmountz 14:19, 9 November 2006 (EST)--Jrmountz 14:19, 9 November 2006 (EST)

Technology affecting English? Recent CNN article via AP regarding New Zealand allowing students to use text-message lingo on exams. Will American Universities soon be seeing this as well? --Cjhanayi 09:17, 13 November 2006 (EST)

No Child Left Behind, Version 2.0 No Child Left Behind Act is scheduled for reauthorization during the 110th Congress. What does this mean for technology in higher education? --Tony 14:59, 16 December 2006 (EST)

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http://www.plu.edu/~mast/editorial/090806-facebook.html Editorial from the Pacific Lutheran University on the use of Facebook to mourn the death of students.--Jrmountz 13:58, 17 December 2006 (EST)

The Rise and Fall of Educational Technology: Did we Miss the Point? - Author explores the idea of technology planning in an educational setting from the perspectives of K-12 educators and college educators. --Tony 01:30, 18 December 2006 (EST)