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Question 3: (continued)
What technology, software, or equipment would improve the effectiveness of your department?
Responses
Faculty are requesting "clickers" that are used in the classroom and provide the ability for
the instructor to get immediate feedback on concepts, theories, etc. that are being taught.
faster wi fi
A good phone system. Dragon natural speak to be standard. I write a lot of reports and
Film/TV equipment management and checkout software; renew licenses of existing
software (Avid Media Composer, Avid Pro Tools); purchase licenses for new software (full
version of DaVinci Resolve; Red Giant Magic Bullet Suite; Red Giant Plural Eyes; Biologic
Brush); upgrade the recording studio's mixing board and sound-processing system; 30
iPads with Final Draft software
Functionality would be my biggest focus...
GradesFirst, Student Athlete tracking software.
greater usage of banner applications in student services
high speed scanning, color printer, student printing system that takes cash and is simple to
use
I am a new part-time mathematics instructor. This may or may not be appropriate.
Software development in industry requires versions of software be maintained under
source code control, according to standards established by the company. I think it would
be useful to have a similar repository for class records, including grades on exams,
homework, quizzes, etc. so the college does not rely on individuals keeping such records.
I did the same for presentation materials in industry, so others could easily copy all or
selected parts when developing presentations for new customers or research proposals.
These materials includes slides as well as artwork developed by the pubs department. If
such a repository already exists please notify me.
I believe all technology needs are being met right now. Perhaps the use of Adobe Connect
for some meetings would be helpful.
I feel that I have the technology that I need for my office.
I feel we are behind in terms of having reports available to administrators to do their jobs.
I think we currently have what we need.
I would like to have my lectures recorded. Students would then have the ability to review
components of the lecture in which they need clarity. In addition, I believe that each
classroom should be equipped with white boards. Chalk dust ruins the technology in the
classroom.
Identity verification software and cheating prevention for online testing for online courses.
(i.e. Respondus or similar package)
Improved mobile access
Improved SARS system and ability to inform/have drop-down menus for students through
electronic appointments so they choose appropriate staff for their needs & ability to txt or
email students reminders of their appts with advisors/counselors
In-class interactive tools, like the clickers
internet, scanners, poster printer, (we have them) .. a digital camera for my area would be
awesome. Getting my paying members in the computer system (from Community Ed)
would be fantastic if they could use my system for check in/out. Especially in emergencies
I would know exactly how many people I need to aware of keeping safe. Needing tv's and
media players in the team room and athletic training area.
laptops for staff, training
learning how to scan documents into banner
make all user interfaces more transparent and intuitive ----once you find the ones that work
well for the user, don't change it. Bring in voice recognition as soon as you can.
Maybe if we could get an automatic check in and check out with SID to log tutoring hours.
Measurement automation. Minitap SPC Software.
media storage, captioning and podcast abilities
More computer classrooms.
more computers for students to use and ipads
More resources for printing assignments, handouts, and tests.
more updated PC-s
More up-to-date projectors and doc readers in laboratories, better spaces that facilitate
engagement (spaces other than auditorium stule).
More whiteboards on the classroom walls
More Wi-Fi for PE areas and athletic fields. This would include capability to stream in high
definition
My classroom does not have a projector to display text or music in front of the class (A29).
It would also be helpful to have a CD player
Need faster desktop computer in office. Long cycles for upgrades is my biggest issue.
Network printing
New computers
New phone headsets Additional scanners for staff
Office 365 could be more inclusive - particularly showing media with a shorter upload time.
Helping instructors to be more aware of the use of Office 365.
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