We’ll be running a number of short & informative talks on a variety of subjects throughout the day in the hub of the Lindisfarne room. To book onto any of these bite-size sessions, follow the link to the booking form: http://forms.ncl.ac.uk/view.php?id=6840
11.20 Five quick networking tips with Social Media Anna Brown & Matt Horne
At this session you’ll learn how to make the most of social media as a networking tool.
11.40 Newcastle University: there’s an app for that Marc Bennett
Find out how the University app can benefit you and have a glimpse into what’s on the horizon.
12.00 Secure mobile computing Paul McDermott
What would you do if you lost your smart phone? Could you live without your tablet if it’s broken? Would you be able to recover your important work if your laptop was stolen? This talk shows you how to protect your valuable mobile devices and data.
12.20 Facebook facts and Twitter tips Anna Brown & Matt Horne
This short talk will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the latest developments on Twitter and Facebook and we’ll share with you how to make the most of them.
12.40 Marking online Sue McGill
Tired of carrying student papers with you; want to mark on line, but not be tied to your desk; want to be able to share and adapt others feedback and marking criteria? In this session you’ll be introduced to the system GradeMark which allows you to do just that. A taste of how to provide feedback faster, more streamlined and at the same time meeting student needs.
13.00 Citavi – writing & research made easy Helen Blanchett
From searching for sources, to finishing your publication, Citavi makes the writing process easier by allowing you to search resources worldwide, organise your knowledge and structure your work, save quotations and thoughts, plan tasks and manage your references.
13.20 Go mobile Gareth Evans
The workshop will cover top tips for web content, writing for mobile-first and guidelines for corporate website editors.
13.40 MOOCing about Suzanne Hardy
Sharing the success of our free online course on Hadrian’s Wall, and introducing number 2 Ageing Well: Falls
14.00 Next generation SAP Alan Cecchini
Join me to hear about some of the emerging technologies in SAP, including changes to the user interface and use of mobile applications.
14.20 Using the University’s online shop: webstore Chris Ham
The University WebStore is a quick and easy way for staff to sell goods and services securely online. Incorporated is an event management system to register and take payments from delegates attending conferences/events and short courses organised by the University. Customers can pay with their debit or credit card and the funds will be transferred automatically into your delegated cost centre or research account. This takes away the need to raise cash sales invoices for purchases in SAP.
14.40 #seeittryitshowit…digital literacy staff development with a difference Lucy Keating
The Library have recently tried a new approach to staff development, running a multi-day digital literacy programme: #seeittryitshowit. Partly inspired by last year’s NU Digital day, this well-received event aimed to encourage library staff to explore and discuss new tools and technologies in an informal and participatory way. Lucy Keating will explain why, how and what we did, and offer tips for Schools and Services contemplating similar activities. http://libguides.ncl.ac.uk/seeittryitshowit