The Communicator - 09/28/09
Posted on September 29, 2009
Filed under Communicator
In this issue, you’ll read:
Say Cheese
F2F: Online and ANGEL Discussion
ANGEL Professional Development
Survey Said…
To Move or Not to Move
Football Season
This Week’s Training Sessions
Get To Know
Happy Birthday
Say Cheese
The holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes “holiday photo time,” not to mention gift giving. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, learn which camera is best for you during the How to Buy a Digital Camera class, the first class in a series, to be held at the OCCC John Massey Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost for the course is $30.00.
Are you looking for the perfect gift or a camera for yourself? Do you prefer an easy, point and shoot camera, or are you in search of a multifaceted, more expensive camera? If you become overwhelmed at the choices, this course can help.
In this class, participants will learn the difference between point-and-shoot vs. DSLR cameras. What is DSLR? DSLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex. A camera with a lens used for both composing and capturing the image combined with a hinged mirror system to allow this to happen is known as a SLR camera. If the image is recorded via an image sensor (digital) as opposed to film (analog) then it’s called DSLR. Learn more about DSLR, pixels, the importance of selecting a lens, how to select accessories for your camera and where to buy the best camera, all during this course.
How to Buy a Digital Camera is the first class in a series of ten. Participants interested in furthering their knowledge in this creative arena can also take the following courses to be offered on a monthly basis:
• Selecting and Using a Photo Printer
• Basic Digital Camera Operation
• Intermediate Digital Camera Operation
• Landscape and Nature Photograph
• Portrait and Event Photography
• Using an External Flash
• Photographing Pets
• Creating Photo Books
• Basic and Advanced Image Enhancement with Photoshop Elements
Students in any of the ten courses will receive a non-credit photography certificate. For more information this and further classes, please contact Rose Beam at 405-682-7562, or rbeam@occc.edu.
F2F: Online and ANGEL Discussion
Back by popular demand, join your colleagues for a faculty to faculty discussion, Tuesday, Oct. 13 in Room CU3. Bring your ideas and innovations to enhance online learning as well as increase the effectiveness of ANGEL. This is a great opportunity not only to learn from colleagues, but also to share techniques that work for you.
Two sessions have been scheduled - the first is set from 3 to 4 p.m., the second from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
All full-time and adjunct faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend whether you are teaching online or using ANGEL for campus classes. For more information, or for questions, please email Anita Philipp at aphilipp@occc.edu.
ANGEL Professional Development
To meet the increased need for ANGEL training, OCCC has subscribed to Evergreen Training. This online format provides access to both full-time and adjunct faculty on an as-needed basis. ANGEL’s website details Evergreen Training modules to meet the needs of different types of learners as well as new topics of special interest including:
• Discussion Forums
• Rubric Manager
• Syndication Folders
• Automating Communication
• Blogs, Wikis, and Games
Evergreen can be accessed by logging into ANGEL. Look in the “Repositories Component” located in Course Guide on the left of the screen. This new training complements the existing staff training: Angel Learning and the Quickstart Guide which are also inside ANGEL and accessible to all faculty.
For more information or assistance, contact Glenne Whisenhunt in the Center for Learning and Teaching at ext. 7413, or Bill Hill at ext. 7459.
Please see the upcoming training sessions and dates listed here.
Introduction to ANGEL (1 hour)
October 5 - 10:00 a.m.
October 8 - 2:30 p.m.
Adding content in ANGEL (1 hour)
October 6 - 3:00 p.m.
October 12 - 10:15 a.m.
Assessing students in ANGEL (1 hour)
October 7 - 9:00 a.m.
October 6 - 2:00 p.m.
Recording grades & attendance in ANGEL (1 hour)
October 7 - 2:00 p.m.
October 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Survey Said…
OCCC is interested in providing a healthy environment for faculty and staff by offering workshops and activities designed to pique your interest in a healthy life style.
Help us help you by completing the health survey link below. The survey is anonymous and should only take a few minutes of your time. Please give us your feedback by Friday, Oct. 2,
Survey
To Move or Not to Move
Considering moving your 403(b) funds into the OCCC plan with ING, but have a few more questions? There are tools to help make your decision easier. ING representatives will be on campus Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. in Room CU-1 and Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. in Room CU-1.
In these sessions, ING representatives will discuss your options and what you need to do to move your funds, if desired.
Football Season
Attention girls and boys, ages seven to 11. It’s football season, and now is the time to sign up. The five-week coed flag football season is being offered at OCCC, starting Oct. 13 and running through Nov. 5.
With a total of eight games, the season will not include a tournament. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Boys and girls will be divided into two age brackets (7 to 8 year olds and 9 to 11 year olds) for this five on five league.
League fee is $60 per player, and includes one reversible game jersey and flag belt. Season registration ends Oct. 2, so sign up soon.
For more information, or to sign up for this season, please call the OCCC Recreation and Fitness department at (405) 682-7860.
This Week’s Training Sessions
Take advantage of professional development opportunities provided through the college’s training program. Please be aware of the following training sessions scheduled for Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2009.
Using Inventor 2009
Course Number: TEC-1051-001
Date: Friday, October 2
Times: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: LB - 201
Presenter: Gregory, Douglas H
A comprehensive catalog of the training sessions can be found on http://www.occc.edu/wow.
GET TO KNOW…
Pat Hauck
Position:
Financial Aid Advisor
Department:
Student Financial Support Services
How long have you worked for OCCC:
15 Years
Previous Jobs:
OU, State Farm Insurance
Family:
Mother: Wanda Roberts; Daughters: Adrienne Hauck and Amber Searle; Grandchildren: Tatum Searle, 8 and Tarin Searle, 4
Hobbies:
Watching Adrienne play softball, Trying to keep up with family
Famous Favorite Saying/Quote:
“Casting the whole of your care-all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all on Him; for he cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.”
- 1 Peter 5:7
Happy Birthday
Francine Gissy - 9/28
Kelly Glover - 9/28
Stephanie Wallace - 9/28
Deborah Kahmar - 9/29
MaryGrace Berkowitz - 9/30
Greg Holland - 10/1
Cindy Neely - 10/3
Gaby Brooks - 10/3
Barbara Hunt - 10/4
Brian Coulson - 10/4
Heather Wall - 10/4
