CTD2010 Poster Presentations

The Windsor Research Data Centre
Mike Houlahan

Faculty and Grad students have local access to confidential microdata from Statistics Canada's population and household surveys, including a number of major longitudinal surveys that track the responses of individuals over a period of time and offer a richer source of analyzing social issues than do the traditional, more limited, cross-sectional surveys. Operating under Statistics Canada's strict security provisions to protect the confidential nature of the microdata, including the use of physical access controls and workstations on a closed local area network, the Windsor RDC has its own high speed wavelength of light on the University's external fibre optic network.

How We Make Your Computers Useful
James W. Gauld, Eric A. C. Bushnell

Computational chemistry is the use of computers to model, study and predict the properties of chemical systems. Some examples of how this is done and what can be achieved will be presented.

Using Online Learning Environments Outside of Our IT Realm
Sherri Simpson

As computer people working in academic environments, IT Services employees tend to use our IT tools to service only our academic clients.  For example, we use our online learning environments to support our students in their educational courses.  We do a great job at this, but can and should we be using these tools for more?  Students, faculty, and some staff are already familiar with these tools.  They know how to chat, read and post discussion items, and browse resources within these environments.  Can we use our tools for other purposes on campus, such as: social support groups, accessibility training, or discussing campus improvements or issues?
This presentation will explore how I used CLEW, our online learning environment, as a supplement to an indoor cycling program.

Connecting Windsor-Essex @ the Speed of Life
Adam Rybak, Randy Laframboise, Jason West, Anne Dube

Have you ever wondered how Information and Communication Technology is improving the way we live, learn, work, play and invest in our local region?  The Connecting Windsor-Essex Smart Community Initiative provides community engagement, infrastructure, online access and governance to support the region's advancement in the digital economy.  This poster presentation will showcase the Ontario Research and Innovation Optical Network, as well as the various community portal interfaces.  In addition, you will have the opportunity to learn about the exciting new collaboration tools that are going to be introduced in Summer 2010.

Nelson/TurningPoint Clicker Demonstrations
Brad Ketelaars, Kaitlyn Armstrong, Scott Bowden, Troy Verriez

Clickers are in-class instant response devices that allow professors to poll their audiences and receive immediate feedback via their TurningPoint Slides.  Nelson Education Ltd. will be on site to demonstrate clicker usage in 5-10 minute presentations throughout the day.

Elevating PowerPoint
Brian Cowan

PowerPoint has a reputation as one of the more popular, easy to use and easier to abuse teaching and learning tools. It is a reputation which is well deserved. What prevents us from making stimulating, effective, interactive learning presentations is not PowerPoint itself, but the need for more understanding of its strengths and weaknesses and a little more imagination. We encourage PowerPoint users to attend our poster session, "Elevate PowerPoint" to better employ the presentation medium to the advantage of themselves and their students. Please feel free to bring copies of presentations on a memory stick or CD to review with CTL staff or simply come to discuss your presentation questions, needs and difficulties to get a few new ideas. While there, pick up a copy of the  "Elevating /PowerPoint Presentations" tip sheet. Together, let's make PowerPoint presentations what they could, and should, be. An effective presentation will serve you and your students well, for a long time to come.

The Greening of IT
Gerry Girard

The computer age may be encouraging less use of paper, but IT still uses a great deal of energy.  How can IT be green?  There are a number of progress steps that minimize the carbon footprint of IT at the University of Windsor.

IT Services, Featuring Remote Assistance and Office 2010
Kim Fraser, Noelle Pavlovic, Mical Palumbo

How can we help you?  The staff at IT Services want to help you and one of the tools to do this is Remote Assistance.  Learn how this tool works and how you can use it to find a solution to a computer problem.

Microsoft Office 2010 is coming soon.  Take a hands-on test drive of the new office suite and peruse the new look and some new features being offered. 

Security Awareness
Kevin Macnaughton, Viren Parasram

Every year, the University of Windsor's security team provides tips and tricks to help you protect your computer and your computer information.  Stop by the Security Awareness table this year to find out the latest tips and tricks. 

Vendor Displays

Several of our vendors will be available to answer questions and highlight their products.