tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec/82 2012-05-22T21:14:57Z Movable Type 3.34 tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15739 2012-05-22T21:06:08Z 2012-05-22T21:14:57Z

Trainer Professional Development Program The Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) program provides trainers the opportunity to deepen and expand their skills on integrating technology in their teacher training to positively impact teaching and learning. MIE participants will leave the two-day event...

Tamara Petronka Register Now! Washington, DC June 19 – 20, 2012 Address and directions available on the registration site. Questions? msinstit@microsoft.com twitter.com/TeachTec ]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15737 2012-05-18T20:37:26Z 2012-05-18T20:41:06Z

A Meet and Greet With Moodlerooms Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM RSVP by noon Wednesday, May 20, 2012 Moodlerooms is proud to hold a Master Agreement for Learning Management Systems with the Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium...

Tamara Petronka A Meet and Greet With Moodlerooms Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM RSVP by noon Wednesday, May 20, 2012 Moodlerooms is proud to hold a Master Agreement for Learning Management Systems with the Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC). Headquartered in Baltimore, we’ve been serving Maryland institutions since 2005 and we are excited to continue supporting statewide education goals through e-Learning. Join us for a free virtual event to learn more about how institutions throughout Maryland are benefitting from Moodlerooms dynamic e-Learning platform. Speaker: Becky Webster, Regional Sales Manager, Higher Education ]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15736 2012-05-18T20:19:08Z 2012-05-18T20:35:51Z

In the past year, Apple has introduced new iPads, updated to iOS 5.1 and added support for a new layered AppleID ownership model. Apple also introduced a new software tool called "Configurator" which introduces new abilities to manage apps and...

Tamara Petronka Register for the Apple iOS Technical Seminar no later than noon, Monday, May 28. UMBC Technology Center, Main Seminar Room, 1450 S. Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD 21227. Directions ]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15706 2012-04-26T22:57:23Z 2012-04-26T23:05:18Z

2012 MEEC Conference attendees are encouraged to complete the Conference Evaluation Form. Deadline, Friday May 11, 2012....

Tamara Petronka Conference Evaluation Form. Deadline, Friday May 11, 2012.]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15705 2012-04-26T22:50:25Z 2012-04-26T23:01:08Z

Exclusively for MEEC members: Introducing Creative Suite 6 Wednesday, May 9, 2012 10AM - 2PM Lunch will be served Adobe Creative Suite 6 software delivers a whole new experience for digital media creation, enabling teachers and students to work lightning...

Tamara Petronka Exclusively for MEEC members: Introducing Creative Suite 6 Wednesday, May 9, 2012 10AM - 2PM Lunch will be served Adobe Creative Suite 6 software delivers a whole new experience for digital media creation, enabling teachers and students to work lightning fast and reach audiences wherever they may be. Tackle any creative challenge that comes your way. Use the ultimate professional toolset to explore new ways to design amazing print, web, and video experiences. Join Steve Adler and Sebastian Distefano, Adobe Education Solutions Consultants, for a tour of the Creative Suite 6. Also get updated information on the upcoming July enrollment for MEEC member institutions, including new details on Adobe's ELA student offering. The seminar will be hosted at the UMBC Technology Center, 1450 S. Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD 21227 (For directions use Google maps and Halethorpe, MD) Registerno later than noon, Friday, May 4, 2012.]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15704 2012-04-26T20:30:09Z 2012-04-26T23:02:16Z

Learning Management Systems (LMS) MASTER Agreement REVIEW Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM MEEC has established master agreements with six (6) LMS Providers; Agilix, Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Instructure, eCollege (Pearson) and Moodlerooms. The master agreements are fully executed...

Tamara Petronka Learning Management Systems (LMS) MASTER Agreement REVIEW Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM MEEC has established master agreements with six (6) LMS Providers; Agilix, Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Instructure, eCollege (Pearson) and Moodlerooms. The master agreements are fully executed and are in effect through June 30, 2017 with some termination exceptions. The master agreements were awarded through a competitive proposal process, following the USM procurement policies and procedures. Approval was received by the Board of Regents and the Board of Public Works. It is recommend that MEEC Members’ Procurement and/or Contracts representatives attend this webinar. Valerie Rolandelli, UMUC, the procurement officer for the Master Agreements will review with you the Master Agreement and how to use them in your organization. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 12:00 Noon. ]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15702 2012-04-25T19:54:31Z 2012-04-25T19:58:56Z

Microsoft System Center 2012 Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 10:00 AM TO 11:30 AM System Center 2012 was recently announced and we are receiving many inquiries regarding “which license to order” for the server management of System Center 2012. There are...

Tamara Petronka Microsoft System Center 2012 Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 10:00 AM TO 11:30 AM System Center 2012 was recently announced and we are receiving many inquiries regarding “which license to order” for the server management of System Center 2012. There are choices and you would like guidance. This online meeting will provide an overview of the capabilities of System Center 2012 with a focus on using System Center 2012 for server management. There have been significant changes in license part numbers and descriptions in order to license System Center 2012 for server management. Please join us to gain an understanding of how to efficiently license System Center 2012 for server management through your MEEC agreement which can save your institution time and money. Microsoft System Center 2012 is a comprehensive IT infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud management platform. With System Center 2012, you can more easily and efficiently manage your applications and services across multiple hypervisors as well as across public and private cloud infrastructures to deliver flexible and cost-effective IT services for your institution. System Center 2012 provides a unified management toolset for your applications and services – enabling productive infrastructure, predictable applications, and cloud computing on your terms. Further, System Center 2012 offers deep application insight combined with a service-centric approach to ensure your applications run smoothly. Automation Self-Service. Application insight. It's all included with System Center 2012. Click Here to register before noon, Monday, April 30th, 2012. ]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15701 2012-04-25T19:16:03Z 2012-04-25T20:53:35Z

Introduction to Desire2Learn Learning Suite & the Evolution of the LMS into a True Learning Platform Friday May 4th, 2012 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm If you haven’t heard the news, D2L Ltd. (Desire2Learn) D2L has been awarded a MEEC...

Tamara Petronka Introduction to Desire2Learn Learning Suite & the Evolution of the LMS into a True Learning Platform Friday May 4th, 2012 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm If you haven’t heard the news, D2L Ltd. (Desire2Learn) D2L has been awarded a MEEC Master Agreement for Learning Management Systems (LMS). We are very excited about the opportunity to partner with MEEC institutions! Get to know Desire2Learn® Learning Suite better by attending a free webinar. With over 8 million learners worldwide, Desire2Learn is committed to providing its higher education clients with products designed to deliver a highly personalized experience that engages, inspires and enables learners to achieve their potential and encourage lifelong learning. Desire2Learn Learning Suite will transform your institutions learning experience. Desire2Learn is also planning campus roadshows specifically for MEEC members. We are in the process of confirming the location and date for these events. If your campus would be interested in hosting a roadshow, please let us know! What Makes Desire2Learn Different? . Our mandate to build long term partnerships with our clients is demonstrated by our 98% client retention rate. Click here to see what our clients have to say about us! . Our tightly integrated suite of products, Desire2Learn Learning Suite 10, combines the industry’s most feature rich, flexible and sophisticated learning environment with a simple, intuitive and engaging learning experience. From mobile solutions to webcasting and ePortfolios, Desire2Learn offers a complete solution at every level of the organization. . We are committed to providing clients with a platform that allows them to extend their environment through our partners or custom development projects. . Desire2Learn Learning Suite 10 includes advanced functionality that gives you flexibility to tailor the system to meet your unique needs, whether simple or advanced. Tools such as Desire2Learn Course Builder and Instructional Design Wizard™ make an immediate impact on efficiencies and course quality. Please RSVP by Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 12:00 Noon. ]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15700 2012-04-24T22:36:54Z 2012-04-25T16:48:38Z

The MEEC Board is preparing a new strategic plan. MEEC members can assist in the process by completing this survey. Please complete the survey no later than Tuesday, May 1, 2012....

Tamara Petronka survey. Please complete the survey no later than Tuesday, May 1, 2012. ]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15674 2012-04-11T20:40:03Z 2012-04-25T21:55:19Z

The MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase schedule is available by using the following link. MEEC Conference Schedule...

Tamara Petronka MEEC Conference Schedule ]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15665 2012-04-06T18:56:38Z 2012-04-23T21:51:19Z

MEEC is proud to announce the following MEEC Vendors will be participating in the MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase. Conference Registration is for MEEC members is open. Register NOW! Adobe (Platinum Sponsor) Bell Techlogix (Gold Sponsor) Apple, Inc. Applied...

Tamara Petronka Register NOW! Adobe (Platinum Sponsor) Bell Techlogix (Gold Sponsor) Apple, Inc. Applied Technology Services Blackboard CR Dynamics & Associates CAS Severn, Inc. (Silver Sponsor) Daly (Platinum Sponsor) Data Networks (Bronze Sponsor) Desire2Learn Dell (Bronze Sponsor) DISYS Early Morning Software, Inc. Hartford Computer Group, Inc. (Bronze Sponsor) Instructure JANUS Associates McAfee (Platinum Sponsor) Microsoft (Bronze Sponsor) Moodlerooms Pearson (Bronze Sponsor) SHI/Symantec (Platinum Sponsor) Skillsoft System Source]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15663 2012-04-05T21:33:47Z 2012-04-05T21:39:33Z

Inspiring Creativity and Innovation through the Campus Community...

Tamara Petronka Inspiring Creativity and Innovation through the Campus Community]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15648 2012-04-03T15:16:17Z 2012-04-04T19:07:09Z

New AV Technologies for Education Timonium, MD 04/17/2012 9am -12pm Loyola University Maryland - Timonium campus, 2034 Greenspring Dr., Timonium, MD (410-617-5000) Sponsored by: System Source System Source invites AV and IT managers and staff to its 7th annual free...

Tamara Petronka New AV Technologies for Education Timonium, MD 04/17/2012 9am -12pm Loyola University Maryland - Timonium campus, 2034 Greenspring Dr., Timonium, MD (410-617-5000) Sponsored by: System Source System Source invites AV and IT managers and staff to its 7th annual free seminar and lunch on New AV Technologies for Education. Epson, Crestron, Extron, LifeSize and Polycom presenters, familiar with education environments, will discuss collaboration technologies for the classroom and new products including: Epson - New BrightLink projector - New projectors and iProjection app Crestron - Lecture Capture HD - All in One Digital Media Solution - Control, Switching, DSP and Amplification Extron - Streaming and Switching in the Classroom LifeSize - ClearSea Mobile Video Conferencing - Bring Your Own Device Trend - Virtualized Streaming Infrastructure with Lecture Capture - New LifeSize Phone Polycom - Education Trends - Mobility and Microsoft Lync - Anytime/Anywhere - Build out a Resilient Distance Education Network - Grant and Funding Options Register Now, or Call System Source at 410-771-5544 Ext. 5 ]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15630 2012-03-27T19:01:06Z 2012-04-04T20:03:22Z

MEEC thanks the many vendors who are sponsors for the 4th Annual MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase; PLATINUM SPONSORS ADOBE, DALY COMPUTERS, McAFEE, SHI/SYMANTEC GOLD SPONSORS Bell Techlogix SILVER SPONSORS CAS Severn BRONZE SPONSORS Data Networks, Dell, Hartford Computer...

Tamara Petronka PLATINUM SPONSORS ADOBE, DALY COMPUTERS, McAFEE, SHI/SYMANTEC GOLD SPONSORS Bell Techlogix SILVER SPONSORS CAS Severn BRONZE SPONSORS Data Networks, Dell, Hartford Computer Group, Inc., Microsoft, Pearson (eCollege)]]> tag:www.umbc.edu,2012:/blogs/meec//82.15629 2012-03-27T18:38:55Z 2012-04-25T21:55:57Z

MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase April 27, 2012 Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase April 27, 2012 Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport REGISTER NOW KEYNOTE SPEAKER Jonathan Perera, Vice President, Adobe Education will give the Keynote...

Tamara Petronka MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase April 27, 2012 Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase April 27, 2012 Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport REGISTER NOW KEYNOTE SPEAKER Jonathan Perera, Vice President, Adobe Education will give the Keynote address at the annual MEEC Member Conference and Vendor Showcase. Mr. Perera leads Adobe’s Education marketing group focused on helping students, educators, institutions and policy leaders be successful with technology in the classroom. GENERAL SESSION Emergent Technology – Microsoft Kinect – Radu Burducea, Student Lifestyle Director, US Education. By using natural user interfaces and carefully selected learning games, educators can make learning more engaging, better serve students I special education programs, and offer new fitness and learning activities in physical education and after-school programs Students learn better when they actively use all of their sense, and when students’ senses are immersed they deepen their learning. SESSION ONE: 10:00 - 10:50 AM Daly Computers Presents, Adding Tools to Your Belt: Using the SMARTBoard/Response for Formative Assessment Christy Rogers, SMART Technologies Corp. - The SMARTBoard and SMART Response are powerful tools that can be used to easily and effectively harness formative assessment in the classroom. Add tools to your tool belt that will help you assess your student's knowledge on the fly. Adobe Creative Suite 6 - Lead the Visual Communications Revolution - Create, Publish and Thrive Steve Adler, Adobe - Students and Faculty have been publishing for centuries, but in the past year publishing technologies have advanced at unprecedented speeds. Student content creators will lead a revolution into the new world of digital communications. Adobe's new suite of tools in Creative Suite 6 allows content creators to focus on audience and message, regardless of platform or medium. Join Adobe's Steve Adler for an overview of the best new features. Whether presenting a poster, paper, lesson, thesis or alumni magazine, see how you can incorporate all types of content for use in today's communications. Looking to develop for print, HTML5, mobile apps, Dynamic PDF, eBooks or digital magazines? Adobe's Suite of new tools can empower anyone to present, publish and thrive in this new age. Transforming the Classroom Janice Adams, Development Executive, Apple, Inc. - In this presentation, you will learn how technology has been able to transform the contemporary classroom by providing learners with the tools needed to match unique learning styles. By coupling proven teaching strategies with powerful and engaging technologies students and teachers can easily build an active learning environment that promotes lifelong learning - the prerequisite survival skill needed for the 21st century worker. Threat Landscape, Trends, and the Importance of Global Threat Intelligence Chuck Egress, Senior Product Manager, McAfee – Short Abstract: In this discussion, we will analyze the threat landscape, trends, predictions, and the importance of global threat intelligence to secure critical assets in a dynamic threat environment. Adventures in Group Policy Will Udovich, Loyola University Maryland - An overview of the evolution of Microsoft Group Policy, how it has become more effective with Windows 7, and examples of what you can do and what Loyola has done to speed deployment, management, and configuration of end-user systems. Introducing the Learning Management System (LMS) Vendors – MEEC has recently entered into agreements with six LMS vendors. Meet representatives from Blackboard and Pearson (eCollege) and learn about their products. SESSION TWO: 11:00 - 11:50 AM eBooks - Is the Future Now? Bill Heneghan, HCGI and Wes Watts CIO PG County Public Schools - A roundtable discussion of the state of eBooks in education. What options are available to replace textbooks. Realizing Your Potential with Lync Dr. El Haggan Ahmed, Coppin University - Effective collaboration with Lync. Dr. El will share his experiences on his deployment of Lync across the Coppin Enterprise. 3 Software Licensing Programs: Tools to Use From Each Vendor You May Not Be Aware Of. Janet Immink, Bell Techlogix - Bell is the reseller for several MEEC software license programs. Microsoft, McAfee and Adobe each have tools and resources to help you make the most of your technology dollars. Use this presentation time to brush up on how to gain access as well as see "what else" this contract offers to you and your school community. Backup and Disaster Recovery with Symantec Tom Wilkins, Engineer, Symantec - Symantec will deliver an overview of Backup Exec 2012 and NetBackup 7.5 products to help businesses securely backup vital information ” Desktop Virtualization with Dell's Virtual Desktop Environment: A Federated Authentication Multi-Institution Approach Michael Carlin - Review the current USM virtual desktop pilot utilizing Dell's virtual desktop environment (VDE). Pros, Cons and Lessons learned. The vision for this pilot is to provide a flexible, cost effective way to deliver current and future academic capabilities to our MDREN members at all times, at all locations, and across the range of end user devices leveraging desktop virtualization. Introducing the Learning Management System (LMS) Vendors – MEEC has recently entered into agreements with six LMS vendors. Meet the representative from Desire to Learn and Instructure learn about their products. SESSION THREE: 1:45 - 2:30 PM The All-New iTunes U Offer Jon Grover, Senior System Engineer, Apple, Inc. - Come see the new iTunes U where educators from Universities, Colleges, and K-12 Schools have everything they need to create and share complete courses. Educators have an easy way to design and distribute complete courses featuring audio, video, books, and other content. Students and other learners can experience your courses free through a powerful new App for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch But Wait, There’s More! MEEC – Tamara Petronka, MEEC Executive Director – MEEC offers more than really good deals on hardware, software and services. Learn what makes your membership more valuable and receive the latest updates. Building a Successful Mobile Device Management Strategy Colleen Beale, Data Networks Practice Manager - Mobile devices - from smartphones to tablets - are suddenly everywhere including your colleges and schools. As device capabilities expand, your integration, management, and security concerns have become more urgent. But mobile device management is still in its infancy, with dozens of vendors offering a wide variety of mobility-related solutions. Where to begin? Join Data Networks as We Discuss the Six Key Elements of MDM: - Software Distribution - Security Management - Policy Management - Service Management - Inventory Management - Classroom Management We'll explain how each element impacts your network and resources. Plus, we'll take a look at some of the currently-available solutions for education and still leave time for your questions. So, you'll be ready to embark on a successful mobile device management strategy for your organization Consolidate Desktop Security and Management in a Single Solution Leveraging MEEC Assets - Forefront Endpoint Protection/System Center Configuration Manager Jesse Beauman, UMBC, John Taylor, JHU and Steve Scholz, Microsoft - Security and management have traditionally existed as two separate disciplines, yet both play a central role in keeping your users safe and productive. Critical threat detection, outbreak response, and system remediation are important aspects of security management. Proper system configuration, deploying patches and security updates are hallmarks of good systems management. Learn how UMBC and Johns Hopkins manage and secure their environment with Forefront Endpoint Protection and System Center Configuration Manager. The “Art” of the Google Migration – Jumping in With Both Feet David Apaw, MICA, Jeff Daley, MICA and John Rhodes- MICA’s approach to the Google migration was to maintain dual domains. A new sub-domain for each audience group (students, staff, faculty…) while maintaining the main domain. Once we hurdled the technical issues, we needed to put a plan in place to roll this implementation out to over 6,000 users. Managing the Web Experience in Higher Education Todd Ruhl, Adobe - An efficient and cost-effective web content management (WCM) solution is essential to deliver engaging, multichannel user experiences that drive online institutional success. To attract new students, deliver targeted content, and optimize multichannel outreach (including mobile) for increased click-throughs, conversions, and constituent loyalty, a WCM solution must provide maximum agility to campus communications and IT. To stay ahead of today's competition, colleges and universities need a WCM solution that meets the dynamic needs of a higher education environment, as well as the architecture and technical requirements of IT. This session provides an overview of Adobe CQ5, Adobe's Web Experience Management solution. The session will include a presentation and demonstration of CQ5's key capabilities and features, including authoring ease of use, mobile applications, social communities, digital asset management, personalization and targeting, and integration with web analytics. SESSION FOUR: 2:40 - 3:30 PM Microsoft Office 365 for Education Michael Icore, Microsoft - Microsoft Office 365 for education delivers the power of cloud productivity to educational institutions, helping save time and money while increasing student and faculty productivity. See how Office 365 combines the familiar Office desktop suite with online versions of Microsoft’s next-generation communications and collaboration services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online and Lync Online. ]]>