Since its inception in 2004, the Duke Digital Initiative (DDI) has explored the application of a range of new and emerging technologies, including iPods and tablet PCs, in teaching and learning. Funded by the Provost’s Office, the program provides training and support to help faculty and students use the tools effectively.
This year’s DDI programs explore new ways to connect and collaborate using digital media, mobile devices and social networking tools. Programs for 2009-10 are described on the DDI website and include:
- exploring web-based virtual collaboration such as online office hours, virtual guest speakers, web conferencing and more
- providing flexible web publishing for courses using WordPress MU
- investigating how Twitter could be used to support teaching and other academic work
- several options for learning about and using mobile devices students already have, in and outside the classroom
- creating new and flexible teaching spaces with micro-projectors so small they can fit in your pocket
- continuing to use the VoiceThread online media annotation tool to provide easy ways for students to share and comment on media from their instructors and classmates.
Undergraduate faculty interested in learning more or joining one of these explorations should visit the DDI website to apply, or contact learninginnovation@duke.edu.
Faculty and students interested in digital video can still check out a variety of equipment – including high-definition Flip video cameras, video camera kits and web cameras – available for loan at the Link in Perkins Library. No application process is necessary, but see the DDI website for specifics of availability.
To learn more, visit the DDI site: https://dukedigitalinitiative.duke.edu/