This presentation will focus on three powerful ways to begin integrating the new Google Apps for Education service into your D2L class. Learn how Google Sites with D2L can expand customization for your homepage; how to manage student collaboration experience using the amazing Google Drive tool; and looking forward, social sharing, on-the-fly video conferencing and JIT learning with Google+. April 9, noon - 1 p.m., N285 Music Library

Can I make an arrangement of that song? Can I put a copy of this score in my dissertation? What are my rights in the song I just wrote? What can I put up on YouTube? How can I find media that is copyright-free? Copyright plays an increasingly important role for musicians, but remains a subject of both myth and mystery. At this workshop we'll review the basics of fair use, and then look at some of the ways it affects musicians in an academic environment. Bring your questions. March 12, in Imig, Music Library N285 from noon – 1 p.m.

Are you maximizing the impact of your scholarship and teaching activities? Open scholarship may broaden access to knowledge and information, reduce costs and enhance the impact of scholarship and education. In this workshop you will learn easy steps you can take to share your research, make your work discoverable and become an open scholar. April 16, 12 – 1 p.m., in E113 Norlin Commons

Wonder if you’ll ever get ahead financially? This workshop will show you how to take stock of your financial life using a net-worth statement and spending worksheet. It provides a practical debt-reduction strategy and gives you specific tips that can help you save more and spend less. April 9, noon – 1 p.m., in E113 Norlin Commons

Kaltura Streaming Media Kaltura is a media streaming service integrated within Desire2Learn (D2L). This Web-based interface allows anyone with an IdentiKey to upload and stream audio and video. In this workshop, we will discuss Kaltura integration, how to upload content, access that uploaded content, and demonstrate how to insert content within D2L. Please attend this workshop with your laptop computer and audio or video content you would like to use within your course. April 2, noon – 1 p.m., in E113 Norlin Commons

Google+ Hangouts Google+ is Google’s social platform, tying together an increasing number of Google’s core services. Come learn how one central feature of Google+, Google Hangouts, is already used as a powerful video conferencing platform connecting students to each other, faculty and to outside professionals around the world. March 19, noon - 1 p.m. in E113 Norlin Commons.

Teaching Materials in the Digital Age: Using and Sharing Resources Responsibly Fair Use? Teach Act? Are you confused where you stand with regards to copyright in the digital age? Learn how to use online resources in a sound manner and how to contribute your original materials to the world of open educational resources. March 12, noon - 1 p.m., in E113 Norlin Commons

Teaching English Overseas - Wednesday, March 12 Come learn about the opportunities to teach English overseas, a popular way to get abroad for college grads. CU instructors from the university's International English Center will discuss personal experiences, teaching qualifications, accommodations, expenses, country-specific info, etc. The program will be held at the Division of Continuing Education Building, 1505 University Ave., on March 12, at 5:30 p.m.

The 2014 Collaborative Preparing Future Faculty Network Forum (COPFFN) will be held on: Saturday, March 15 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Hale 270 Faculty from several COPFFN institutions will speak on career and teaching panels and will answer grad students' questions about faculty jobs at different types of institutions. This is a free event. Click here for more details and to let us know if you plan to see us at the forum. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

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