University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Tech Tools to Invest InJim Schultz, Systems Administrator

Tech Investments

- Desktop Capturing (Camtasia Relay) (Demo)

- Student Lounge (Desire2Learn)

- Virtual Desktops (XenDesktop)

- Web Conferencing (GoToMeeting) (Demo)

Desktop Capturing

- Camtasia Relay- Record Desktop and send instant video to

anyone. Great for “How To” videos and asynchronous presentations

- Investment Cost: $$

Camtasia Relay

Camtasia Relay

Example: http://relay.uwm.edu

Student Lounge

- Desire2Learn, Blackboard, Moodle- Allow for students to talk online about their

course experience, share advice, etc.- Investment Cost: $

Desire2Learn

Virtual Desktops

- VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure)- Citrix XenDesktop, Vmware View- Allows students to access paid software for

free, from anywhere, and on any device- Investment Cost: $$$

XenDesktop

Web Conferencing

- GoToMeeting- Meet with online students- Use audio, video, and share desktop- Record sessions for later viewing- Meet 1-on-1 or small groups- Investment Cost: $

GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

Example: http://GoToMeeting.com