The document discusses using free and paid technology to manage classrooms, departments, and mimic real world workflows. It recommends tools like Google Calendar, Dropbox, blogs, and a school's online course management system to organize schedules and courses, collect and share student work, reinforce deadlines, and communicate important information. Basecamp is also presented as an option to simulate a graphic design work environment for faculty and students.

1. Using Technology
(free and paid)
to manage the classroom
run the department
&
mimic the real world
Using Technology Angela D. Lee anjleedesigner
(free and paid) Chair, Belhaven University Graphic Design angela@angeladlee.com

2. I want to...? >>>>>>>> How to do it >>>>>>> Consider Using
Manage my course calendar Consistent communication Google Calendar (Free)
Avoid late student work Open/close the course with deadlines Basecamp ($20-50/mo.)
Manage project deadlines Blog (Free)
Get consistent student results
Collect student work examples Require submission of images Dropbox (2GB Free, Cloud)
Manage my presentation materials
Reinforce the mission of the department Consistent communication A regular email newsletter (Free)
Promote department events and news Consistent copywriting Google calendar (Free)
Basecamp
Teach an unreal course load Breathe, organize Dropbox (Pay $9.99/mo.)
Google calendar (Free)
Blog (Free)
Also consider how you can use the online course management tools
at your school to accomplish the above tasks
(Sakai, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.)
Use the technology to open and close the class to reinforce project deadlines and course content
Using Technology Angela D. Lee anjleedesigner
(free and paid) Chair, Belhaven University Graphic Design angela@angeladlee.com

3. Don’t be afraid to use familiar language when presenting this content,
like a Q&A document that uses easy language to address the hard questions.
Using Technology Angela D. Lee anjleedesigner
(free and paid) Chair, Belhaven University Graphic Design angela@angeladlee.com

4. Dropbox •
•
Cloud storage and file delivery
Store lecture notes, images, documents, slides, etc.
dropbox.com
(Free for 2GB, $9.99 & up) • Embed links to deliver files
• Send shared folder links to collect student projects
Using Technology Angela D. Lee anjleedesigner
(free and paid) Chair, Belhaven University Graphic Design angela@angeladlee.com

5. Blogs • Can embed Dropbox links, videos and Google Calendar
Blogger.com
(Free) • Can post project objectives for reinforcement
Using Technology Angela D. Lee anjleedesigner
(free and paid) Chair, Belhaven University Graphic Design angela@angeladlee.com

6. Google •
•
Integrates and displays on blog
Students can link it to their own calendars
Calendar (Free)
Docs & Drive (Free) • Great for personal time management
• Use Docs for collaborative faculty work
Using Technology Angela D. Lee anjleedesigner
(free and paid) Chair, Belhaven University Graphic Design angela@angeladlee.com

7. Basecamp • Mimics true to life graphic design workflow
basecamp.com • Cute and easy to use
Free trial period of 60 days • Can use for faculty and students
$20/mo, $50 next level
Using Technology Angela D. Lee anjleedesigner
(free and paid) Chair, Belhaven University Graphic Design angela@angeladlee.com

8. The Campus’s • Sakai, Moodle, Blackboard, etc.
Online Course • Allows you to gain more online classroom experience
Management • Puts everything where the students expect to find it
System
(Free)
Using Technology Angela D. Lee anjleedesigner
(free and paid) Chair, Belhaven University Graphic Design angela@angeladlee.com

9. Email • Release weekly, bi-weekly, on the same day of the week
Newsletter • Highlight student and faculty accomplishments, events, important dates
(Free)
Using Technology Angela D. Lee anjleedesigner
(free and paid) Chair, Belhaven University Graphic Design angela@angeladlee.com

10. I want to...? >>>>>>>> How to do it >>>>>>> Consider Using
Manage my course calendar Consistent communication Google Calendar (Free)
Avoid late student work Open/close the course with deadlines Basecamp ($20-50/mo.)
Manage project deadlines Blog (Free)
Get consistent student results
Collect student work examples Require submission of images Dropbox (2GB Free, Cloud)
Manage my presentation materials
Reinforce the mission of the department Consistent communication A regular email newsletter (Free)
Promote department events and news Consistent copywriting Google calendar (Free)
Basecamp
Teach an unreal course load Breathe, organize Dropbox (Pay $9.99/mo.)
Google calendar (Free)
Blog (Free)
Also consider how you can use the online course management tools
at your school to accomplish the above tasks
(Sakai, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.)
Use the technology to open and close the class to reinforce project deadlines and course content
Using Technology Angela D. Lee anjleedesigner
(free and paid) Chair, Belhaven University Graphic Design angela@angeladlee.com

11. Thank you!
anjleedesigner
angela@angeladlee.com
Using Technology Angela D. Lee anjleedesigner
(free and paid) Chair, Belhaven University Graphic Design angela@angeladlee.com