The other thing that was a problem or I thought was a limitation of the department, and it’s true I think across all departments, is just a really inconsistent and fragmentary relationship with our alums. How do you reach all those people? I thought, just try with a blog…

The Video

You can use one of these links to download or view other formats:

• Quicktime version
• Windows streaming Media version

More Information

Patrick O’Neil is the Chair of the UPS Politics and Government Department.

The Politics and Government Blog is a place for social networking that allows students, faculty, and alums to share news and resources with each other. The Blog is the center of this but connects to other technologies, some listed below.

• The P&G Blog is hosted on Blogspot
• Photo galleries on Flickr
• Student-Alum FAQ Wik on PB Wiki
• P&G Branded goodies at Cafepress
• Patrick O’Neil on Facebook

Welcome to the Digital Teaching Showcase!

We are beginning a series of videos featuring faculty on campus and the technology they use for teaching, learning and research. If you know a faculty member using technology effectively, or are interested or know someone who might be interested in being featured on the showcase, please let us know.

Now Showing: Geoff Proehl

The Oberon Wiki is used for the planning of play production by faculty and students of the Theatre Arts Department and also members of community theater groups.  Geoff discusses how the wiki’s strength as a collaborative tool facilitates the group production process.

Coming Soon

Video interviews with other faculty that are on the way:

• Sandy Evans on using blogs for her French classes
• Janet Utterback on using video in her Music Education programs