The following is a partial list of facilities and services available in the Learning Resources Centre (A157).
For more information please contact Larry Wenger at 403-220-8280 or by email.
Services
Grades Management
- Provide software for Micrograde grades management software
- Web Grade (for submission of final grades)
- Instructions on using Micrograde or Blackboard Grade Center for managing grades
- Assistance with submitting Final Grades using Web Grade
- Information on grades standards, normative grades, grades inflation
Optical Exam Scoring
- Forms, procedure and instructions for submitting exams to be scored
- Viewing and interpreting optically scored exam files
- Changing the key and rescoring an exam
- Uploading exam score files
- deleting items, changing key for rescore of exams using .dat file from an initial exam scan
Equipment Available for Use in the LRC (A 157)
- Computers
- Colour printer
- Scanner - images and text
- Slide scanner
- conversion of video and audio cassettes to digital format
- Data Projector, laptop, screen for preview
- VHS players & TV screens
Equipment and Materials Available for Booking and/or Loan
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- Presentation remotes - Keyspan or Kensington with remote mouse
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- Video cords, ethernet cords, electrical extension cords, video toggles, etc.
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- Digital audio recorders (10)
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- Transcription software with foot pedal (5)
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- Models - including instructional documents, eg. How to use working model of the eye
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- Wireless sound system/microphones & speakers
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Testing Rooms
Individual testing rooms, with a computer if needed, are available in the LRC for students whose exams can not be accommodated in regularly scheduled Make-Up Exam Sessions.
Grades Management Assistance
- Software
- Gradebooks
- Web Grade (for submission of final grades)
- Instructions on using grades management software and Web Grade
- Information on grades standards, normative grades, grades inflation
Optical Exam Scoring Assistance
- Forms, procedure and instuctions on submitting exams to be scored
- Viewing and interpreting optically scored exam files
- Changing the key and rescoring an exam
- Uploading exam score files
Video Resources
- A database is currently being developed for Video, DVD holdings
- Tape to tape recording (video or audio)
- Tape digitizing
Journals and Books
- Teaching of Psychology
- Psychology textbooks on display
- Statistics and Research Methods texts
Blackboard Support
- initial setup of Blackboard websites for Psychology courses, including banner, instructor profile, course outline link, transfer of files from previous Bd's , Help link
- custom additions of Blackboard features, groups, discussion groups, etc
- additional courseware can also be arranged, e.g. Word Press Blog, Presenter, etc.
Academic Posters
- Instruction on developing and producing academic courses for Honours Students.
- Advice and assistance with creating academic posters
- Arranging display of academic posters in the Department at the Annual Student Conference, and throughout the year
AV Support
- Contact Larry Wenger to book or to resolve problems with AV equipment, particularly in Department of Psychology Conference Rooms.
- Note that typically AV bookings for official courses should be made and supported by Com Media, Phone 220-3711
Disposals
- Contact Larry Wenger to arange disposal of electronic and other equipment.
Display Cabinets
- Contact Larry Wenger for display of:
- current event and other notices in main floor display cabinet
- published books by faculty and other Department affiliates
- special displays for second floor east hallway glass door cabinets
Signage
- Contact Larry Wenger to request track door signs, lab plaques and other department signage
Tools
- Contact Larry Wenger to borrow common tools for use in the department.
External Links
- Web Grade
- Learning Commons
- Comm Media
- VP Academic (classroom and instructional support)