Wondering how to best take advantage of the lastest rSmart Sakai Collaboration and Learning Environment (CLE)? Let a functional consultant guide you through its new tools and features\, such as the Evaluation System tool\, Live Virtual Classroom tool\, the ability to grade student participation in Discussion Forums and more.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T024351Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090609T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090609T200000Z UID:http://www.rsmart.com/event/mysakai-101-take-guided-tour-expert-3 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.rsmart.com/event/mysakai-101-take-guided-tour-expert-3 SUMMARY:mySakai 101 - Take a guided tour with an rSmart expert DESCRIPTION:Try Sakai for real (for free).
mySakai is a free\, hosted instance of the rSmart Sakai CLE where you can pilot Sakai tools in real-life situations and experience many of the benefits rSmart provides to its clients.
During the mySakai 101 webinar\, you will learn how to login and navigate mySakai\, create a course site\, add students\, use tools within your course and learn how other schools are using Sakai. You will have an opportunity at the end of the hour to ask questions.
To register\: https\://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/696446712
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T024351Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090611T200000Z UID:http://www.rsmart.com/event/upcoming-webinar-moving-frs-kuali-financial-system-kfs URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.rsmart.com/event/upcoming-webinar-moving-frs-kuali-financial-system-kfs SUMMARY:Upcoming webinar\: Moving from FRS to Kuali Financial System (KFS) with rSmart DESCRIPTION:\;
Kuali Financial System (KFS) is a comprehensive financial management system designed by and for higher education that shares many of the same attributes as your Financial Record System (FRS).
Many institutions\, like Colorado State University and University of Arizona\, have chosen rSmart to assist them in moving from their FRS into the KFS. Join us in this hour-long webinar as we compare FRS to KFS\, discuss the similarities and differences between the two systems\, and share Colorado State's success story with rSmart's support and service offerings.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T024351Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090612T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.rsmart.com/calievents URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.rsmart.com/calievents SUMMARY:Sakai in California - Learn More about Sakai over Lunch with your Peers & Neighbors DESCRIPTION:\;
The recent announcement that Blackboard will acquire ANGEL Learning has sparked a buzz in academic circles. Many in the higher education community are concerned\, and they want to understand what this might mean to the community generally and their institution specifically. As Blackboard continues to reduce choice through acquisition and litigation\, what will the future bring? And what are the viable alternatives to Blackboard?
You've probably heard about Sakai\, the open-source learning environment made by educators\, for educators. You may have questions\: Who is using Sakai? What does it take to support an open-source system? Is Sakai the right choice for my campus? We want to answer these questions for you.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T024351Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090616T200000Z UID:http://www.rsmart.com/event/upcoming-webinar-evaluate-kuali-financials URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.rsmart.com/event/upcoming-webinar-evaluate-kuali-financials SUMMARY:Upcoming Webinar\: Evaluate Kuali Financials with rSmart DESCRIPTION:\;
Kuali Financial System (KFS) is a comprehensive financial management system designed by and for higher education. The question then becomes\: How can you evaluate KFS?
This webinar will focus on rSmart's Proof of Concept service which will allow you do a thorough evaluation using a KFS environment with familiar accounts and data\, reduce costs and risk by taking incremental and predictable steps throughout your evaluation and implementation\, and engage campus stakeholders to create a early buy-in and awareness.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T024351Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090618T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090618T200000Z UID:http://www.rsmart.com/event/upcoming-webinar-eportfolios-impact-learning-and-assessment URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.rsmart.com/event/upcoming-webinar-eportfolios-impact-learning-and-assessment SUMMARY:Upcoming webinar\: ePortfolios - The impact on learning and assessment DESCRIPTION:\;
Why should your campus look into implementing portfolio tools? Research suggests that the use of open source portfolio tools can have a significant impact on student learning and be used effectively as one component within programmatic and institutional assessment processes according to a recent article published in the MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching.**
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T024351Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090623T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090623T200000Z UID:http://www.rsmart.com/event/mysakai-101-take-guided-tour-expert-4 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.rsmart.com/event/mysakai-101-take-guided-tour-expert-4 SUMMARY:mySakai 101 - Take a guided tour with an rSmart expert DESCRIPTION:Try Sakai for real (for free).
mySakai is a free\, hosted instance of the rSmart Sakai CLE where you can pilot Sakai tools in real-life situations and experience many of the benefits rSmart provides to its clients.
During the mySakai 101 webinar\, you will learn how to login and navigate mySakai\, create a course site\, add students\, use tools within your course and learn how other schools are using Sakai. You will have an opportunity at the end of the hour to ask questions.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T024351Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090627T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090630T220000Z UID:http://www.rsmart.com/event/participating-nacubo-annual-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.rsmart.com/event/participating-nacubo-annual-meeting SUMMARY:rSmart participating at NACUBO Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The NACUBO Annual Meeting will held July 27-30\, 2009 in Boston\, MA at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center. This year's theme "\;Taming the Green Monster"\; has two meaning - how we inspire the teamwork needed to get great work done and how we face the challenge of building sustainable environments.
For more information\, click here.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T024351Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090629T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090629T030000Z UID:http://www.rsmart.com/event/co-sponsoring-networking-event-ibm-nacubo-2009 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.rsmart.com/event/co-sponsoring-networking-event-ibm-nacubo-2009 SUMMARY:rSmart co-sponsoring networking event with IBM at NACUBO 2009 DESCRIPTION:\;
Join the winning team of IBM Cognos\, IBM Global Business Services and rSmart at Fenway Park during NACUBO 2009.
When\: Sunday\, June 28\, 2009
Time\: 7\:00 PM - 10\:00 PM
Where\: Fenway Park (EMC Club)\, 20 Yawkey Way\, Boston
What\: Appetizers\, Cocktails\, and Tours of Fenway Park
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Please RSVP by June 24th to\: www.ibm.com/cognos/nacubo09
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T024351Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090630T173000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090630T220000Z UID:http://www.rsmart.com/event/sakai-summer-institute-build-course-sakai-cle URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.rsmart.com/event/sakai-summer-institute-build-course-sakai-cle SUMMARY:Sakai Summer Institute - Build a course in Sakai CLE DESCRIPTION:\;
During this half-day workshop\, attendees will create a pilot course in
a live\, hosted instance of Sakai. Participants will learn to build
content\, assessments\, and encourage collaboration with Sakai tools.
They will learn how to configure Sakai tools and course permissions and
add students into the course. At the end of the workshop\, each
participant will have a course built that they can run for an entire
semester.
Attendees need a computer with internet connection for
the workshop. It is recommended that attendees have a syllabus on hand\,
as well.
Title\: Build a course in Sakai CLE
Day\: June 30\, 2009
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