Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Google+ Emphasis Week - Google+ and Higher Education


Readers,

Here is a neat web page focused on Google+ and Higher Education. http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/edu/+/university.

This website focuses on the following...

  • Profile
  • Circles
  • Hangouts
  • Stream
  • Mobile
  • Search




Here's how I use social networking in higher education...
I am friends with my students on Google Plus, but I have made a conscious effort not to become friends with my current students on Facebook. I do not use Google+ for assignments, but I do use Twitter for extra credit assignments.

Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Monday, January 30, 2012

Have You Entered the "Adobe Products in Higher Education" Contest!


Readers,


We have a few days until the "Adobe Products in Higher Education" contest ends! :( The Millennial Professor blog is sponsoring this contest with the Communication in Higher Education blog (http://www.commhighered.com/). Dr. Helvie-Mason and I are avid users of the Adobe Creative Suite and we are offering the following contest for all of you! 

If you have a GREAT idea for using Adobe Products in Higher Education, please feel free to submit the idea on the form below...

The WINNER of this contest will receive free software products from the ADOBE COMPANY! Very exciting right? I am elated! :)

If you have ANY questions, please type them in the blog response box below. 

The contest ends mid-February! So, enter the contest as soon as possible! :)

Good luck!

Sincerely,

Dr. J. Edwards (and Dr. L. Helvie-Mason)



 

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Google+ Emphasis Week - What Exactly IS Google Plus?


Readers,

Recently, I have been using Google+ as my new social network. I have been an avid user of the Google+ network since last summer. My network and my circles are not large, but I enjoy connecting with others on the network. :)


Find out some additional information about the Google+ network.

Sincerely,

J. Edwards


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Friday, January 27, 2012

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Higher Education Infographic Week - "Why Do Facebook Users..." (Our Students)


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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Higher Education Infographic Week - Managing Your Personal E-Reputation





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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Monday, January 23, 2012

Higher Education Infographic Week! - Student Loan Debt





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Friday, January 20, 2012

Happy Data Privacy Month - List of Privacy Topics for Higher Education Faculty and Staff


Readers,

I've enjoyed Data Privacy Week/Month and reading the resources that are available on this very important subject.

Georgetown University's University Information Services' Office published a list of privacy topics for faculty and staff. Some of the topics on this list were very surprising (i.e. - administrative voyeurism). 
  1. Social Media
  2. Phishing
  3. Passwords
  4. Administrative Voyeurism
  5. Confidential Information


Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Happy Data Privacy Month - LOL...OMG Book! - Matt Ivester




Readers,

One of the speakers for Data Privacy Day is Matt Ivester, who is the author for "lol....OMG". It seems that he is VERY knowledgeable about the subject matter and I look forward to listening to his webinar on January 30th! Check the Educause website for more information.


Sincerely,

J. Edwards


Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Happy Data Privacy Month - Celebrate Data Privacy!



Readers,


Here is a great hub for people who are interested in celebrating Data Privacy Day!


This event has a WEALTH of big sponsors and here is a list of events that are happening ACROSS THE COUNTY during Data Privacy Month!


Sincerely,

J. Edwards


Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Happy Data Privacy Month - Resources for Students and Administrators


Readers,

This is an initiative from the National Cyber Security Alliance, but I think EVERYONE should pay attention to the information that they choose to release online via social networking websites. Sometimes, I actually have to remind myself that certain blog posts would reveal more personal information than I would like to disclose to my readers. :)

Here are some resources for students:

Internet Safety and Security Tips for College Students - LINK

STOP. THINK. CONNECT. tips and advice sheet - LINK

Here are some resources for administrators:


Enjoy!

Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
Become a fan of Millennial Professor on Facebook - http://goo.gl/gnN41
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Monday, January 16, 2012

Last Reminder - Please Help the MILLENNIAL PROFESSOR Blog! Take this SHORT Questionnaire about the Blog! :)



Readers,


I am in need of your SUGGESTIONS, COMMENTS, CRITICISMS, AND IDEAS for 2011! Please help me by completing the QUICK questionnaire below.


Thanks!

J. Edwards


Sincerely,

J. Edwards


Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Happy Data Privacy Month - List of Interactive Activities

Readers,

This month is data privacy month! I am excited about celebrating this important month's activities this week.

Here are several activities that were held or will be held during the month (some of these activities are archived):

January 4 (1–2 p.m. ET): EDUCAUSE Live! Webinar on data privacy with guest speakers Jolynn Dellinger (NCSA), Merri Beth Lavagnino (IU), and Nat Wood (FTC). Listen to the webinar archive now (all three presentations and the chat transcript are also available from the archive page).

January 10 (3–4 p.m. ET): EDUCAUSE Policy hosted a webinar on Privacy and Security Risks in Higher Education with guest speaker Daniel J. Solove (George Washington University Law School). Tracy Mitrano (Cornell University) moderated.

January 25 (1–2 p.m. ET): EDUCAUSE Policy will host a webinar on FERPA and privacy initiatives at the Department of Education with guest speakers Kathleen Styles and Michael Hawes (Department of Education).

January 30 (1–2 p.m. ET): EDUCAUSE Policy will host a webinar about Online Reputation Management with guest speaker Matt Ivester (founder of JuicyCampus and author of lol...OMG!).

Check out the rest of the activities - http://www.educause.edu/policy/dataprivacy




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Action Item - Do Not Forget About the "Adobe Products in Higher Education" Contest!


Readers,

This is just a soft reminder about the "Adobe Products in Higher Education" contest that the Millennial Professor blog is sponsoring with the Communication in Higher Education blog (http://www.commhighered.com/). Dr. Helvie-Mason and I are avid users of the Adobe Creative Suite and we are offering the following contest for all of you! 

If you have a GREAT idea for using Adobe Products in Higher Education, please feel free to submit the idea on the form below...

The WINNER of this contest will receive free software products from the ADOBE COMPANY! Very exciting right? I am elated! :)

If you have ANY questions, please type them in the blog response box below. 

The contest ends mid-February! So, enter the contest as soon as possible! :)

Good luck!

Sincerely,

Dr. J. Edwards (and Dr. L. Helvie-Mason)



 

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Friday, January 13, 2012

Tech Tip Week! - Using Voicethreads in Online Courses


Readers,

I am actively looking for a free or low-cost software that would enable me to record my lectures and sync the recording with the Power Point slides for each lecture in the online class.



Do you use Voicethread?

Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Tech Tip Week! - Run Your Profile Through Socio Clean

Readers,

Greetings! I am too excited about sharing this next blog post with you for today's TECH TIP!

I enjoy posting on Facebook and Twitter, but sometimes social networking website users need to "check" their profiles for potentially negative information.

Recently, the Texas Social Media Research Institute (TSMRI) contributed a post to their blog titled, "Give Your Social Media Account a Check-Up".

Using Socioclean, you can post the link to your social networking profile and the website will "grade" your profile.


Enjoy! What GRADE did you social networking profile receive?

Sincerely,

J. Edwards


Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Tech Tip Week! - A Great Guide for University Research, Teaching, and Impacts Activities


Readers,

I use Twitter on a daily basis! As an avid Twitter user, I was very pleased to find this comprehensive guide for academics who use Twitter.

"Using Twitter in University Research, Teaching, and Impact Activities: A Guide for Academics and Researchers"

  1. Setting up your Twitter account
  2. Useful Twitter terminology
  3. Tweeting styles
  4. Building up your followers
  5. Using Twitter for research projects
  6. Using Twitter in departments
  7. Using Twitter alongside blogging
  8. Using Twitter in teaching
  9. Related Resources


Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Tech Tip Week! - Digital Textbooks/Free Resource - Sponsored By: CommTechProf/Millennial Professor

Readers,

I hope you are having an amazing morning!

I am a huge fan of digital textbooks (e-textbooks) and here is a great, FREE resource that you can use to either supplement OR replace your existing textbook.



Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Monday, January 9, 2012

Tech Tip Week! - Printing Power Point Slides/Green Printing - Sponsored By: CommTechProf/Millennial Professor


Readers,

Good morning!

Here is the first Tech Tip of the Week! This tech tip is from The Ohio State University and it is titled, "Format Your Power Point Slides in PDF so Students Can Use Them"

I always save my power point sides in PDF format (six on one page) OR I use Google Presentations. Through Google Presentations, the students can save or print the file in almost any file format.


Here is the video that I created about printing from a Google Presentation a few semesters ago.


Sincerely,

J. Edwards

Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Quick Reminder - Please Help the MILLENNIAL PROFESSOR Blog! Take this SHORT Questionnaire about the Blog! :)



Readers,


I am in need of your SUGGESTIONS, COMMENTS, CRITICISMS, AND IDEAS for 2011! Please help me by completing the QUICK questionnaire below.


Thanks!

J. Edwards


Sincerely,

J. Edwards


Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
Become a fan of Millennial Professor on Facebook - http://goo.gl/gnN41
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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Keeping a High Level of Motivation in 2012! - Please Help the MILLENNIAL PROFESSOR Blog! Take this SHORT Questionnaire about the Blog! :)

Readers,



I am in need of your SUGGESTIONS, COMMENTS, CRITICISMS, AND IDEAS for 2011! Please help me by completing the QUICK questionnaire below.


Thanks!
J. Edwards


Sincerely,

J. Edwards


Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Keeping a High Level of Motivation in 2012! - Wandering Wednesdays - "Historian on the Run"

Readers,

This week, I have seen a wealth of posts about effectiveness and productivity levels. However, I have not seen many professors post on their academic or writing goals for the new year. Thankfully, there are a few! :) So, for this week's Wandering Wednesday post, we will visit several professor's blogs that are focused on goal setting for the 2012 school year.

This "30-something" professor is focused on health and academics! She posted eight goals for the 2012 semester, which are divided into running and health goals, writing and professional goals, and personal goals. I like how she divided her goals into three distinct categories.

Also, here is a great video about something that is in my horizon...the end of the tenure process..



Did I miss YOUR goals from YOUR blog?

Sincerely,

J Edwards


Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Keeping a High Level of Motivation in 2012! - Your Turn! - Action Item - Submit an Entry for the "Great Ideas for Integrating Adobe Products in Higher Education" Contest

Readers,

I am SUPER excited to sponsor this wonderful contest with one of my best colleagues, Dr. Lora Helvie-Mason from the Communication in Higher Education blog (http://www.commhighered.com/). Dr. Helvie-Mason and I are avid users of the Adobe Creative Suite and we are offering the following contest for all of you! 

If you have a GREAT idea for using Adobe Products in Higher Education, please feel free to submit the idea on the form below...

The WINNER of this contest will receive free software products from the ADOBE COMPANY! Very exciting right? I am elated! :)

If you have ANY questions, please type them in the blog response box below. 

The contest ends mid-February! So, enter the contest as soon as possible! :)

Good luck!

Sincerely,

Dr. J. Edwards (and Dr. L. Helvie-Mason)










Millennial Professor - Jennifer T. Edwards, Ed.D.
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Monday, January 2, 2012

Keeping a High Level of Motivation in 2012! - My Goals for 2012 (Reflections from 2011)






Readers, 

Happy NEW YEAR! I am energized, excited, and ELATED to spend this next year in higher education (and blogging). During the weekend, I started thinking about my goals (research, teaching, and blogging goals) for 2012!

2012 Goal #1 - Keep a steady focus on my research interests (social media and organizations, communication technology, work-life balance of the millennial generation) and write at least one journal article every three months (a minimum of four in total by December 31, 2012).

2012 Goal #2 - Keep a high-level of organization in my personal and professional lives. Using my Google Calendar, personal labeler, color-coded file folders, and Post-it notes will definitely help me to keep my life organized.

2012 Goal #3 - Involve at least 100 students in undergraduate research endeavors (inside and outside of the classroom environment). At least three of these students' papers need to be accepted for publication.

2012 Goal #4 - Take some time for myself. I love gardening and reading non-fiction books, but sometimes my professional life takes priority over these simple pleasures. I need to carve some time in my schedule for those tasks that help me to reduce my stress.

2012 Goal #5 (Goal Extension from 2011) - To promote my blog and to gain at least 50 additional followers. (I will need some help with this one).

2012 Goal #6 (Goal Extension from 2011) - To promote my business and to gain at least 5 additional speaking engagements this year.

2012 Goal #7 (Goal Extension from 2011) - To lose at least 10 pounds by next December 

Here are my goals from last year (2011)...

New Year's Goal #1 - To write at least one journal article every two months.
Done! Four of the articles were published this year! I am very thankful!

New Year's Goal #2 - To read at least one non-fiction book a week.
Done! I LOVE non-fiction books and there are MANY new books focused on organic gardening.

New Year's Goal #3 - To promote my blog and to gain at least 50 additional followers. (I will need some help with this one).
Not complete. I created a Facebook page this year, but I need to gain more additional followers, but I still think that this is an attainable goal.

New Year's Goal #4 - To promote my business and to gain at least 5 additional speaking engagements this year.
Not complete. I enjoyed traveling to various conferences this year and reviewing Adobe products, but I am interested in working with some additional companies and affiliate programs. Any suggestions?

New Year's Goal #5 - To lose at least 10 pounds by next December (to accomplish this, I am giving up bread for Lent and beyond)...
Due to unforeseen circumstances and LOTS of work, I am definitely planning to reach this goal by June 2012, but we shall see! ;)

Sincerely,

J. Edwards



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