Spring Track General Requirements
This year, FDI is again offering alternative tracks that will meet during the spring semester. By attending the sessions that comprise a spring track, faculty can opt out of participating during the summer months and still meet the participation requirements to receive a computer.
Track Requirements (click on title to jump to a description and time listing)
Spring Track Individual Description
This track provides a studio approach for advanced FDI participants who are involved in a large course enhancement or transformation project or are considering such a project. Participants interested in this track will meet individually with the track facilitator during February 2007 to assess their needs and develop an individual plan to meet the track requirements. This initial meeting will determine project feasibility, support needs, and appropriate instructional sessions needed. Enrollment will be limited to ensure a quality experience and adequate coverage of determined needs. Academic support staff and graduate teaching assistants are encouraged to participate with faculty as a project team.
Spring Track U Requirements Overview
This track requires that participants attend the two-hour session on Campus Instructional Resources/Computer Security, provide a project plan, and submit a written project follow-up with demonstrated completion of plan to receive a computer. Failure to attend the required session and/or failure to meet with the track facilitator by the deadline (February 28) will result in participant's automatic enrollment in her/his second choice track.
Spring Track Course Listing
Required Session #1 - Campus Instructional Resources / Computer Security
(Select one Short Course from the following list)
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Monday, January 29 -
10:00 am -
12:00 pm
Wednesday, January 31 -
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, February 6 -
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, February 15 -
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, March 27 -
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
All sessions meet in 1100 Torgersen Hall (Torgersen Hall Lobby). All sessions are both suitable for both Windows and Mac platforms.
This short course will provide participants with a complete overview of the services and agencies that are in place at Virginia Tech to support instructional and (in many cases) research activities. New initiatives will be highlighed and the library will demonstrate their new services. Virginia Tech's security group will also present and provide strategies, suggestions, and access to software that will assist participants as they take steps to ensure the safety of the information on their computers.
Other Requirements
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In addition to attending one session from the Campus Resources short course above, participants are required to plan a meeting with the track facilitator before February 28.
Each participant will work with the track facilitator to
discuss any training needs,
design a project plan,
agree on a timetable for completion, and
conduct a follow-up at the agreed upon completion date.
