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Population Pyramids Michael Sacks |
An Excel template was developed for students to create population pyramids based on data downloaded from the Population Prospectus at the United Nations. Students download data on many different countries and years and can then easily copy and paste it into the template which renders population pyramids for up to 4 countries/years at a time. The pyramids show raw number data as well as percentages and allow the overlapping of 2 data sets at once for easy comparison between a singe country at 2 different times or to compare 2 countries at the same point in time. |
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Incorporating Multi-Media into PowerPoint Cheryl Greenberg |
Various images, video and audio clips were digitized to be easily presented to a class from within a single PowerPoint presentation rather than a variety of cassette tapes, CDs, videos etc. Instead of creating a final product, this project focused on developing a process so the faculty member can continue to expand her use of multimedia in the classroom over time. |
| Library Catalog Tutorial | This is an animated tutorial on using the library catalog to find items by subject, keyword and author. This interactive tutorial will be available online from the Library’s home page and will be used in all First Year Seminars. This project provides the basis for further developing a process of creating animated interactive tutorials. |
| GIS Data Organization | Through the use of a shared student worker partially funded by NITLE, a collection of maps and data on the Hartford area that can be freely shared are being organized. The data files have come from numerous sources including the DEP, local government agencies, non profit groups such as CPEC and others. Each dataset was carefully checked for errors, provided a descriptive name and cataloged to provide easy access. All GIS data is stored on the server zep at \\zep\data\GIS. |
| Luna Insight Implementation and Testing | Luna Insight allows faculty to build and maintain personal image collections for use in teaching and research. Documentation for the newly acquired Luna Insight program was created and a personal collection of approx. 160 images was built for Alden Gorden. A new, professional, image scanner was researched, purchased and deployed in LITC 121 to support Insight. Scanner documentation was created. |
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Web Survey David Reuman |
A web survey capable of confidentially and accurately obtaining data from online participants was created. This project provides the basis for further developing a standardized process of creating web surveys, as a number of faculty have expressed interest in the ability to conduct research through the use of internet-hosted surveys. |
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Digital Video Susan Masino |
A series of video clips contained on VHS tapes were digitized with IMovie, saved in several formats, and backed up. The clips can be displayed on QuickTime, Windows Media Player, and RealPlayer. Through collaboration with the Media Technology Services Department, the videos were also created in a streaming format and hosted on Trinity's streaming server, to provide students access to the videos online, outside of class time. |
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PowerPoint Animations Suzanne Gleason |
Animated renderings of economic functions were incorporated into PowerPoint-based lectures. These animations enhanced students' understanding of the material that was previously difficult to achieve through discussion only. |
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Flash Animation Project Bill Mace |
Using Macromedia Flash software, several optical illusions were developed in order to assist with research conducted by faculty from the Psychology Department. The illusions consisted of two planes of symbols repeatedly moving in opposite directions, producing a variety of optical effects. Documentation was also developed to explain the resources Flash provides for faculty members interested in creating more animations concerning optical illusions. |
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Interactive Quizzes in PowerPoint Barb Chapman |
Animated PowerPoint templates were designed to allow for students to self-test their knowledge of course material for the Psychology Research Design and Analysis course. These PowerPoint files include animated dialogue boxes which inform students whether or not their answers are correct, and provide further information for students who answer incorrectly. Studying tips are suggested depending on the score received by a user of the test program. |
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PowerPoint Graphs Project Mark Setterfield |
Animated renderings of economic functions were incorporated into PowerPoint-based lectures. These animations enhanced students' understanding of the material that was previously difficult to achieve through discussion only. |
Other project examples:
Creation of digital videos describing lab equipment use
Interactive web site of poetry
Developing a web-based database
Creation of an in-depth Blackboard site
Scanning of slides and photos
Creating a digital image library