72 - Laura White
Sponsored by Jason Taylor
Submitted on 2012-05-10 06:40:38
Description Laser Cutter / Engraver - Zing Laser
71 - brad mcvittie
Sponsored by Allison Alder
Submitted on 2012-05-07 17:22:16
Description complete 'distance learning centres' for fall delivery of asynchronous ABE courses. Request 6 sets of speakers ~30 each ($180) Request 2 logitec table mics (~60 each) ($120) + HST
70 - Kay Armstrong
Sponsored by
Submitted on 2012-05-01 14:48:56
Description On behalf of the CoP group, we would like to apply for funds to purchase 4 SMART boards to be installed in various classrooms on the Castlegar campus.
69 - Cara-Lee Malange
Sponsored by Vi kalesnikoff
Submitted on 2012-04-30 17:35:01
Description I need a portable LCD projector for my program as I often have instructors who require them when courses are held off campus or in U-17.
68 - Teresa Petrick
Sponsored by Teresa Petrick
Submitted on 2012-04-30 16:42:11
Description The Pharmacy Technician Program is applying for funding to support the purchase of 22 lap top computers and a storage cart. The third term of the program is completed on-site in a simulated pharmacy setting at the Castlegar campus. Each student requires access to a computer during this component of the program. To date, the Computer Services Department has physically moved desk-top computers to a science lab and a simulated pharmacy setting has been created annually for delivery of the Term Three courses. A condition of program accreditation is physical space that supports sterile product preparation, compounding products, and managing a pharmacy software system. For these reasons, a proposal has been submitted to the College to renovate a science lab (G-10) to support the permanent installation of hoods, fans, and more sinks. The existing counter space is not sufficient to support desk top computers for each student. Lap top computers take up less counter space and can be more easily transported each year.
66 - Tim Thurston
Sponsored by Derek Marcoux
Submitted on 2012-04-30 15:32:15
Description Purchase 3 Nikon Coolpix P510 cameras( http://www.amazon.ca/Nikon-COOLPIX-Digital-Camera-NIKKOR/dp/B0073HSHEY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1335812073&sr=1-1 ) and 3 accessory kits (http://www.amazon.ca/Ultimate-Accessory-Coolpix-Digital-Cameras/dp/B007XHXHB2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1335811891&sr=8-3 ) for same.
65 - Darrell Hicks
Sponsored by Darrell Hicks
Submitted on 2012-04-30 13:22:40
Description Install General Access PC's in Tenth Street Residence Lab to provide genral access for students without access or wirless computing. Implement two PC systems for general access so students without equipment or guests can access online services and resources.
64 - Darrell Hicks
Sponsored by Darrell Hicks
Submitted on 2012-04-30 13:12:19
Description Funding to replace lab printers with newer units that facilitate duplex printing and scan to PDF for all Student labs. Implement print monitoring software in all locations so students can access and mange their print balances. Reduce waste and enforce accountability on using print management
63 - Glynn Woodburn
Sponsored by Randall Cannon
Submitted on 2012-04-30 12:54:50
Description Project Description: Disability Learning Technology Resources. This application is being made with respect to technology needs for Disability Services provided at the Castlegar, Silver King, and Tenth Street campuses. Due to increased volume of students accessing our technology and exam accommodation services, as well as software upgrades, which have led to significantly improved functionality in newer versions, Disability Services is in need of additional technology supports. Specifically, in order of priority 1) One additional laptop computer to be shared between the three main campuses ($1200). Over the past three years, we have seen a significant increase in students requiring a computer in order to complete their exams. Particularly this term, we have needed to scramble to find sufficient computers to meet this need. An additional laptop would allow the Disability Services Coordinators and Disability Services Assistant to have greater access to the computers needed for these exam sittings and would greatly reduce the potential of us being unable to fully accommodate all eligible students for their scheduled exam sittings. In addition, our laptop computers are loaned to students who are waiting approval of their grant applications and are not able to access computer labs on campus due to the functional impacts of their disabilities. Due to increased volume of applications to the Ministry for these grants province-wide, the approval and delivery process for these grants is taking substantially longer than in past years. Without our assistance with temporary loan of this technology, these students would be left without computer resources for much of the term especially as some are not able to use on-campus computer labs for study purposes. 2) Upgrade of Dragon Naturally Speaking to Version 11.5 ($100) – Dragon Naturally Speaking allows students with a learning disability, or mobility limitations to dictate exams and assignments to the program which then translates their speech into text. We have several students who use this program regularly for their exams. Currently Disability Services has Version 9 of this software installed in our Special Study Room in the Library. This version is less accurate than the newest version of this technology. Students are typically using the most up-to-date version of the software on their personal computers, which means they are having to adapt their recognition accuracy during exams to a lower one when using our computer, and thus need to make more corrections. This is not ideal and poses an additional barrier for these students during exams. For these reasons having the most recent version would allow for full accessibility. 3) Digital recorder - One to be shared between the three campuses ($100-150). Over the past three years since we began offering loan of digital recorders through the Selkirk Library, we have seen full utilization of these recorders, especially within the last year. Students access these to record their lectures, which is particularly useful for students who are unable to both take comprehensive notes and benefit from the lecture at the same time. By using the digital recorder, the student can take some notes while also listening and participating in the lecture. If areas of the lecture are missed or are particularly challenging, these can be “book marked” in the audio recording for later reference. An additional recorder would ensure that we are better able to provide this technology to all students who request it each term.
62 - Leanne Reitan
Sponsored by Derek Marcoux
Submitted on 2012-04-30 10:09:54
Description Purchase 6 Sony Ericsson ST17a-BKW Xperia Active Android Unlocked Smartphones (http://www.amazon.ca/Sony-Ericsson-ST17ABKWUS-Smartphone-Touchscreen/dp/B005UMK7YW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335562845&sr=8-1) and 6 Otterbox 1000 Clear Protective Cases (http://www.otterbox.com/OtterBox-1000-Clear/OTR3-1000S-01,default,pd.html?dwvar_OTR3-1000S-01_color=01&start=3&cgid=otterbox-1000-cases) for same.
61 - Brenda Smith
Sponsored by Randall Cannon
Submitted on 2012-04-27 16:38:05
Description CEES (Co-op Education and Employment Services) is requesting LRF Funding for the License fee (includes Maintenance, Support and Hosting fee) and the Implementation/Set-Up fee in regards to the ‘Orbis Career/Co-op Basic Version’ on-line Portal for Selkirk College. Orbis Career/Co-op Portal Basic is a complete on-line solution for managing Co-op Education programs and Employment Services. This Portal is a Canadian (Toronto) hosted solution. Portal core modules include resume and document management, job posting module, application module, student database, and employer database. Orbis Career/Co-op Portal Basic can be accessed by ALL students of Selkirk College as well as recent graduates of the College. The Portal addresses the need of Selkirk College to better connect students and graduates with related employment opportunities; indeed, job postings for Selkirk students and graduates are available 24/7, 365 days a year via the Portal. In addition, employers can seamlessly connect with Selkirk students and graduates via the Portal in regards to job postings, resumes/cover letters, interviews, etc. Currently, 27 Canadian Colleges/Universities are utilizing versions of Orbis Communications’ on-line Portal services including the BC educational institutions of Simon Fraser University, Thompson Rivers University, University of Victoria, and Vancouver Island University. A complete list of the Canadian Colleges/Universities utilizing Orbis is included in the ‘Other Details’ section of this application.
60 - Keyes Lessard
Sponsored by Derek Marcoux
Submitted on 2012-04-27 14:04:56
Description Purchase of 13 Mammut Barryvox Element avalanche transceivers.
59 - Trish Harrison
Sponsored by Trish Harrison
Submitted on 2012-04-27 12:32:21
Description (Note: I am at the Trail Campus; this was not an option on the Campus drop down list on the on-line application!) My classroom, room 205, an ABE classroom used primarily for Fundamental Programs (including math, English, ESL, support for FSW program) does not have a data projector. The chalk board is used heavily; however it is not appropriate for the majority of presentations. Many of our students have barriers to learning (including language, cognitive, learning disabilities, and mental/ emotion) and therefore would benefit from current technology to support their learning. Therefore I would like to request funds to purchase a data projector and laptop for room 205 at the Trail Campus.
58 - Allison Lutz
Sponsored by Linda Harwood
Submitted on 2012-04-26 13:50:51
Description As discussed at our planning meetings, on behalf of UAS I am applying for funding for 50 Clickers, (Student Response Systems), supporting software, and hardware. We had a chance to test this technology with the Darwin and Terri from the RDI and many of us agreed we would like to use this technology in our classes.
57 - Danielle Cossarini
Sponsored by Gregg Currie
Submitted on 2012-04-19 12:38:58
Description We propose using Learning Resource funds to contribute to a pilot Patron Driven Acquisition project that would take place over the upcoming school year. The pilot would assess the feasibility of using PDA as a collection development model. Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA) is a collection development model that puts the acquisition of e-books in the hands of students. Working in concert with an e-book vendor, the Selkirk College Librarians discuss and create profiles for those subject disciplines that would benefit from an infusion of e-books. A deposit of money is provided to the vendor, after which the e-book titles will be loaded into our catalogue for students to use. Access to these e-books is instantaneous and seamless, but a purchase of the book is not triggered until at least the second use. In this way, only e-books that people need will be purchased and added to the collection. According to research the PDA process significantly increases the amount of locally discoverable content and facilitates access to content at the point of need. In addition, libraries ultimately only purchase e-books when there is known demand based on patron activity. **For supporting research citations, please ask Danielle Cossarini**
56 - Wendy Anderson
Sponsored by Bob Falle
Submitted on 2012-04-18 16:31:32
Description Purchase of two Apple IPads for use in Scholars' Training dining room to use as point of customer contact interface for presenting dining room menus and wine lists including photos and or videos of products. The Ipads can also be used as cameras for on the spot photography for documentation of events for social media etc. They are also excellent teaching aids for online demos for everything from napkin folding to service training and will be used on the spot in the dining room.
55 - Simon Parr
Sponsored by Bob Falle
Submitted on 2012-04-18 16:16:14
Description Purchase of three Commercial Grade counter top Induction Cooking burners for use in the kitchen,banquets and table side service in SCholars' Dining Room
54 - Robert Macrae
Sponsored by Derek Marcoux
Submitted on 2012-04-16 09:46:44
Description This is a request for funds to purchase two digital spectrophotometers (spec-20Ds) as essential lab equipment for IEP 281 (Air and Water Pollution Chemistry), IEP 266 (Environmental Microbiology), CHEM 110, CHEM 122 (General Chemistry 1) and CHEM 125 Foundations of Chemistry II. The two new digital spectrophotometers (spec-20Ds) would replace the twenty-five year old and no longer reparable analogue spec-20s. The unit cost for a spec-20D is ~$2600. Spectrophotometers are an essential analytical instrument for introductory chemistry lab exercises. Spectrophotometers illustrate a fundamental chemical principle, the linear relationship between light absorbance and concentration. Unlike specialized instruments, spectrophotometers are adaptable to a wide range of analytical work. For example, I use spec20s in Applied Microbiology to demonstrate how to estimate quickly, inexpensively and accurately the number of bacteria in a soil or water sample when the concentration can be in the tens of millions of bacteria per gram of soil or millilitre of water. I use spec-20s in IEP 281 to demonstrate how a specific contaminant in low (parts per million) concentration can accurately be detected and measured. I use spec-20s in the IEP 281 lab exam where students measure the chlorine residual in a drinking water sample. I use the spec-20s as an introduction and contrast to atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Use of a spec-20 is an applied lab skill IEP graduates post on their transcripts and it is a necessary skill for articulation. It would be challenging to offer either the IEP 266 labs or the IEP 281 labs without spectrophotometers. Further, the switch to digital spectrophotometers is timely. Not only are the analogue instruments old, but they look and feel dated and are therefore inconsistent with Selkirk College’s first value statement pertaining to delivering a “strong foundation of teaching excellence and outstanding learning experiences.”
53 - Leslie Comrie
Sponsored by Leslie Comrie
Submitted on 2012-03-16 11:52:14
Description Purchase of a group license for Camtasia Studio 7. Camtasia is a tool that will enable instructors to create screen shots and direct students through the process of leaning how to use moodle, power points, and Web 2.0 tools for learning.
52 - Jason Taylor
Sponsored by Jason Taylor
Submitted on 2012-02-29 06:57:44
Description With the 3d printer I built in September 2011 I was able to spark new interest in the field of product manufacturing, prototyping and new era art. The purchase of a 3d scanner will allow us to move ahead, not only in 3d printing but into replication and development of physical models. I would also like to add another 3d printer to our facility to allow future additions to curriculum and training - Both at KSA and Trades. http://www.nextengine.com/ 3d Scanner HD Multidrive HD Pro $5000 http://store.makerbot.com/replicator-404.html Makerbot Replicator $2000
51 - Jessica Morin
Sponsored by Cathy Mercer
Submitted on 2011-11-01 13:39:29
Description Gathering Place Main Area: 2 screens & technology for presentations Project Room: Computer for students
50 - Jim O'Meara
Sponsored by Judy Mcivor
Submitted on 2011-10-26 10:39:42
Description IMac Computer for Assisting Online Students
49 - Franca Berdusco
Sponsored by Rhonda Scmitz
Submitted on 2011-10-25 14:47:08
Description Purchase and integrate Smartboard technology into nursing M-17 class
48 - Eric Moon
Sponsored by Marilyn Roberts
Submitted on 2011-10-25 09:17:49
Description We'd like to get a tablet of some sort (iPad or Galaxy or...) for use in the classroom.
47 - Wendy Anderson
Sponsored by Bob Falle
Submitted on 2011-10-24 17:14:20
Description Micros is the industry leaders when it come to information technology in the hospitality industry. The software MICROS is providing is called MICROS RES POS (http://www.micros.com/Products/RestaurantSolutions/PointOfService/MICROSRES/) This POS system is used my many large brand hotels, cruise lines and many food and beverage operations. MICROS has kindly donated the software to the college (valued at over $30,000.00 retail) the college is required to pay for installation and training, approximately $1800.00 which will be absorbed by the school of Hospitality and Tourism. This software is very robust and we will be installing 30 individual food and beverage operations. To make this viable in the classroom a new server is need. The server is the reason for this LRF application. Currently in the Resort and Hotel classroom we teach CARMA - a golf course specific POS that is in place from when the golf program was on campus. The likelihood of the students encountering this software in the real world is highly unlikely, this program is no longer considered relevant. In addition the old software is on an aging server.
46 - Jessica Morin
Sponsored by Cathy Mercer
Submitted on 2011-10-24 12:04:48
Description Digital Camera for Aboriginal Services. This camera will help document some of the progress and events involving the Gathering Place Construction and Events and Aboriginal Services activities.
45 - Allison Alder
Sponsored by Allison Alder
Submitted on 2011-10-24 10:21:44
Description ABE requests new compound microscopes to augment those in use at all campuses and centres offering our programs. Some of our centres are using extremely outdated microscopes, while others have inadequate numbers with which to meet student needs. New microscopes will enable us to better prepare students for their next level of courses, for the workplace, and for life. Students' science literacy will increase. In addition, hands on laboratory experience is mandatory in all ABE science courses, as per our articulated outcomes.
44 - Bob Falle
Sponsored by Bob Falle
Submitted on 2011-10-21 15:11:48
Description Computerized Inventory system for the student run Cafeteria Operations and diining room food and supply storage. This will use a tablet computer runing an excel program, therefore the tablet device must run Windows Excel
43 - Keyes Lessard
Sponsored by Derek Marcoux
Submitted on 2011-10-21 15:08:08
Description Two (2) Garmin 62s GPS units. These are state of the art GPS units that use the most up to date technology.
42 - Susan Chew
Sponsored by Susan Chew
Submitted on 2011-10-21 14:46:14
Description PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A REQUEST FOR THE TRAIL CAMPUS Standard projector/classroom install with computer for Room 113 on the Trail Campus.
41 - Gregg Currie
Sponsored by Gregg Currie
Submitted on 2011-10-20 14:19:46
Description A new microfilm scanner for the Library. The Scanpro 2000 digital microfilm scanner displays microfilm on a computer monitor, and allows users to save files as pdfs, print to a network printer, so save a file to a USB drive. It also will automatically scan a reel of film, and future enhancements will include text searching capabilities. Cost includes scanner, software, computer and monitor.
40 - Teresa Petrick
Sponsored by Rhonda Schmitz
Submitted on 2011-10-20 13:01:00
Description The Nursing Program is applying for funding to purchase two pieces of equipment for the Learning Centre (M-17). The first piece of equipment is a Laerdahl Nursing Baby Simulator. This low fidelity simulator is compatible with the adult simulators and computer control unit we purchased earlier in the year. The simulator is life size, cries, has pulses, bowel, lung and heart sounds, and supports medication admin via IV and injections, and several other psychmotor skills. Complete details can be provided upon request. The second piece of equipment is a temporal artery thermometer. This piece of equipment is now the standard type of thermometer used in hospitals and clinics and students will benefit in learning proper use of this equipment prior to working in the hospital. Individual prices here reflect total below. Simulator: $2,975.00 (Tax) $357.00 Thermometer: $650.00 (Tax) $78.00
39 - Marilyn Roberts
Sponsored by Marilyn Roberts
Submitted on 2011-10-20 10:39:02
Description A full license for Skype capable of doing web conferencing for multiple users at one time, not just two people at once as in the free version. The Premiun version, capable of group video conferencing, unlimited time, for $4.49 per month for a 1 year subscription is available at: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/prices/premium/
38 - Jason Taylor
Sponsored by Jason Taylor
Submitted on 2011-10-20 10:36:09
Description The capturing, broadcasting and archiving student performances at "Studio 80" has been an issue since the inception of the contemporary music program. This equipment will help eliminate this issue. Tricaster xd300 3x HD PTZ cameras with PTZ controller (Pan, Tilt, Zoom)
37 - Chris Gray
Sponsored by Derek Marcoux
Submitted on 2011-10-20 10:32:13
Description
36 - Franca Berdusco
Sponsored by Rhonda Schmitz
Submitted on 2011-10-20 10:29:00
Description I am interested in developing a project for our skills centre here at Selkirk College. This project is based on a multi-media presentation of the instructor demonstrating a specific skill for nursing students, ie intravenous insertion. The project would be a pilot proposal and initiative that would involve students accessing the instructors' lecture and demonstration via the LMS of Moodle currently utilized at the Selkirk College Nursing Program. Students could view the demo from their home, and answer all of the pre-test questions in order to prepare them for their skills session on campus. Our current structure involves delivering this information in three different sessions and then having students repeat and demonstrate same all in a three hour session X 3 for a total of 9 hours in the skills (lab) centre.
35 - Jennifer Wetmore
Sponsored by Jim O'Meara
Submitted on 2011-10-20 10:26:39
Description Being situated in a smaller rural campus has both its benefits and drawbacks. Currently, this campus is operating without a dedicated computer for students and/or faculty to access while they are on site. For students, this inability to communicate with their peers at other campuses adds to the sense of isolation created by the geographic location of this campus and further emphasized by an inability to communicate with fellow students, their union and/or other faculty located on other campuses. For faculty visiting this campus, this void in communication poses a unique issue. They are unable to use technology while they are here unless they utilize one of the computers onsite and synched with the network appropriately. This project helps to address this void in communication/technology by requesting two new laptops for the campus (one equipped with a built in webcam so that Skype and other such programs could be utilized for communications purposes). The other laptop would be the property of CE and would be used for instructors facilitating on behalf of Selkirk College. The current system is outdated and unable to run DVD's at all. We are unable to offer instructors this service and have been asking that they bring their own computer if facilitating here.
34 - Susan Burr
Sponsored by Rhonda Schmitz
Submitted on 2011-10-20 10:23:34
Description Please see back ground narrative below “Student Response Systems Changing our Approach to Teaching”. “Canada could have a shortfall of 60,000 registered nurses by the year 2022 - the equivalent of losing the entire nursing work force of British Columbia and Alberta” (Picard, 2009). One strategy suggested to stem this shortfall is to decrease the attrition rate of nursing students (Picard). Selkirk College is located in south central British Columbia and has eight campuses within a population base of 38795 (BC Statistics, 2006). Selkirk College, partnered with the University of Victoria, is the only community college in the Kootenays that offers the full four year B.Sc. in Nursing program on site. Selkirk nursing student attrition rates have averaged 24% over the last five years (Selkirk College, 2010) which is comparable to the average Canadian attrition rates of 25% (Picard, 2009). Today’s students have grown up in a new age of technology and innovation. Millennials or Generation Y students born between the mid 1970s and the late 1990s were raised with access to computers and the internet (Coates, 2007). They prefer to learn in an environment combining technology and teamwork (Coates). Research shows that nursing students that leave their program do so in the first two years citing reasons of stress, finances, academic standards and program structure (Health Canada, 2007). Selkirk College follows a similar pattern with statistics from 2003-2007 showing that most Selkirk nursing students that left the program did so within the first year due to decisions not to pursue a nursing career followed by academic failures (Selkirk College, 2010). Students actively engaged in their learning through a variety of teaching styles retain more content (Berry, 2009) and are more likely to be successful in course completion. Student attention spans decline after 20-30 minutes of traditional lecturing; this method no longer engages Millennial students (Zurmehly & Leadingham, 2008). Student feedback from new graduates felt that they were “not at all” or “poorly” prepared for used with “computerized systems to access and share information” (Selkirk College, 2010). Current student feedback reveals that students value different interactive teaching styles and having input into topics that are covered (Selkirk College, 2011b). Lowering nursing student attrition rates is important as local hospitals heavily rely on Selkirk graduate RNs. This year, Selkirk College trained nurses comprised 67% of newly hired RNs on the medical floor of Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, the area’s central health facility (S. Morrow, personal communication, September 28, 2011). One method of increasing student engagement is through a student response system (SRS) (Berry 2009; Kaleta & Joosten, 2007; Zurmehly & Leadingham, 2008). Student response systems are wireless responses systems allowing students to be actively engaged in the classroom by enabling them to send responses to questions asked by the instructor to a classroom computer (Kaleta & Joosten). Students have reported increased learning, understanding and enthusiasm and have appreciated increased student-instructor contact and lack of perceived peer-pressure (Zurmehly & Leadingham). Nursing programs that have adopted the system report that the SRS led to thinking processes with rapid application of knowledge (Zurmehly & Leadingham).This year the Selkirk College Nelson Campus installed a student response system in the electrical apprenticeship program and both faculty and student feedback have been positive (W. Winegarden, personal communication, September 22, 2011). Within Selkirk College’s Operational Plans two strategic directions discuss outstanding teaching, engaging learning with utilisation of social media, and new IT initiatives (Selkirk College, 2011a). Attainment of a student response system for use in nursing classrooms would meet both of these directives and help to decrease student attrition. References BC Stats (2006). British Columbia Provincial Electoral District Profile for Kootenay West. Retrieved from http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/cen06/profiles/peds/Kootenay%20West_BC.pdf Berry, J. (2009).Technology support in nursing education: clickers in the classroom. Nursing Education Research, 30(5), 295-298. Carlson, M., O'Neal-McElrath, T., & Management, The Society for Human Resource. (2008). Winning grants step by step (3rd ed.). San Franciso: Jossey-Bass. Coates, J. (2007). Generation Y – the millennial generation. In Generational Learning Styles. Retrieved from http://www2.honolulu.hawaii.edu/facdev/guidebk/teachtip/GenY.htm Coley, S. & Scheinberg, C. (2008). Proposal writing (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage. Health Canada. (2007). Nursing issues: Education. Retrieved from http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hcs-sss/pubs/nurs-infirm/onp-bpsi-fs-if/2006-educ-eng.php#tphp Kaleta, R. & Joosten, T. (2007). Student response systems: a University of Wisconsin system study of clickers. Educause Center for Applied Research, 10, 1-12. Picard, A. (2009, May 12). Six steps urged to reverse RN shortfall. Globe and Mail. Retrieved From http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article1140104.ece Selkirk College. (2010). Attrition data 2001-2010. Selkirk College. (2011a). Operation Plans – 2011/12 to 2012/14. Selkirk College. (2011b). Student Feedback year 2 semester evaluation 2010-2011. Copy in possession of author. Zurmehly, J & Leadingham, C. (2008). Exploring student response systems in nursing education. CIN:Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 26(5), 265-270 Description Requesting funds to purchase a student response system for use in classroom teaching within the Nursing department. The Turning Technologies Student Response System was installed this year at the Silverking Campus in Nelson for use in an electrical apprenticeship program under the instructor Bill Winegarden. The system allows the instructor to teach certain concepts then give a series of questions to which students respond on a personal ‘clicker’ device. Immediate feedback is generated in the form of tables and graphs to demonstrate students understanding of concepts. This system has also been designed to replace Scantron equipment. Students are able to receive paper based tests, and enter answers onto the ‘clicker’device. They can work at their own pace and change answers until they press “submit” at the end of the test. The answers are automatically graded and statistics are generated around the class performance and understanding. Turning Technologies software is compatible with powerpoint and Moodle. Answers entered into the personal devices can be directly transferred onto the Gradebook within the moodle system. The nursing program uses the Moodle system extensively so minimal new training for instructors would be necessary. The turning technology software works within the power point system so instructors already familiar with this framework will have minimal new content to learn. System purchase comes with two years of free online training and tutorials. According to Charles Pickens of the IT department, “There are actually no additional IT requirements and the application can go forward as a stand-alone with no additional expenses” (personal communication, October 19th, 2011).
32 - Brenda Smith
Sponsored by Cathy Mercer
Submitted on 2011-10-20 10:19:00
Description Utilization of IPad to conduct Co-op Ed student work site visits at the workplace. Generally, IPad can improve the way the College records and tracks student info during and after the site visit. Specifically, student, employer, and College can visually work together real-time on IPad to complete 'Work Term Monitoring Report' and 'Employer Evaluation Feedback form' during work site visit.
30 - Cathy Watt
Sponsored by Dan Obradovic
Submitted on 2011-09-20 09:15:03
Description desktop computer, camera projector, data projector on wheeled stand installed for use in the esthetics salon
29 - Bill Winegarden
Sponsored by Dan Obradovic
Submitted on 2011-09-19 14:54:33
Description The College has recently been forced to decommission the motor control lab that is used by multiple programs within the College. The equipment was purchased in the early '80's and has been in continual use since that time. A recent WorkSafeBC inspection found that the equipment is no longer serviceable and does not meet current WSBC standards. A 'Stop-use' order was written. The replacement cost for the lab is $81,000. Unlike other technology types, this equipment has a life cycle of 20 to 30 years and is not a recurring cost to the College within those time frames. Also, since that equipment was purchased, motor control technology has advanced substantially and any replacement would reflect those changes. For instance equipment is now based on IEC standards and not the previous NEMA. This reflects the actuality in industry. Also components from many different manufacturers are used, giving students experience on a variety of industry standard brands. Of course, the equipment is built to the present WorkSafeBC standard.
28 - Dan Obradovic
Sponsored by Dan Obradovic
Submitted on 2011-09-19 13:38:00
Description General issue laptop computer for purposes of loaning it to sessional and/or instructors as needed.
27 - Allison Lutz
Sponsored by Derek Marcoux Linda Harwood
Submitted on 2011-06-02 09:41:44
Description The AVerVision300AF+ is designed to display documents, 3-D objects, microscopic images and more through virtually any multimedia projector. This greatly enhances the visual learning and allows instructors to move quickly and easily move through demonstration subject matter. It would be very useful in demonstrating map reading techniques, calculations and use of GPS units to students.
26 - Jason Taylor
Sponsored by Jason Taylor
Submitted on 2011-04-04 11:16:19
Description MakerBot Thing-O-Matic 3D Printer http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=DSMB01&Click=37845 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyZxzkd-Jsk&feature=player_embedded The students in the digital arts and new media program create 3d objects in the virtual world throughout their 2 years of study. The next step into the exciting world of 3d is to actually create their virtual objects as physical objects. The second use of this incredible tool is to create prototype objects for demo or production. The ideas and opportunities are endless....
25 -
Sponsored by
Submitted on 2010-11-02 16:22:15
Description
24 - Rhonda Schmitz
Sponsored by Rhonda Schmitz
Submitted on 2010-10-26 09:57:01
Description Temporal Artery Thermometers (TATs) have replaced tympanic and sublingual thermometers in the practice settings. TATs works by simply sliding the device across the forehead so it can measure the temperature of the blood flowing through the large temporal artery. These state of the art thermometers have been proven to be the most accurate non-invasive form of measuring body temperature. Requesting 6 thermometers @ $160.00 each. The second piece of equipment requested for consideration is a skeleton with organs. The Health Care Aid (HCA) and Access to Practical Nursing (APN) students study on the Trail campus and have limited access to learning equipment found on the Castlegar campus. This skeleton is $2500.00.
23 - Stephen Seaborn
Sponsored by Stephen Seaborn
Submitted on 2010-10-22 23:41:16
Description We would like to start replacing the dissection microscopes currently used in the School of University Arts and Sciences and in the School of Renewable Resources. The existing microscopes are about 40 years old and are succumbing to entropy - they are falling apart. Over time individual microscopes have deteriorated to the point where they are no longer useable. The remaining units function very poorly. The two schools need a class set of 24 dissection microscopes with Greenough optical systems suitable for post-secondary student laboratories. Each new microscope would cost $1500 to $2000.
22 - Stephen Seaborn
Sponsored by Ian Dawe
Submitted on 2010-10-22 23:04:50
Description We seek funding to purchase two ultraviolet spectrophotometers for use by students in our second year biochemistry, and genetics courses to quantitatively analyse proteins and nucleic acids isolated in the laboratory.
21 - Rena Vandenbos
Sponsored by Derek Marcoux
Submitted on 2010-10-22 15:24:33
Description Purchase one MC-24 Battery Maintenance Charger.
20 - Frank Fowler
Sponsored by Derek Marcoux
Submitted on 2010-10-22 15:20:18
Description Purchase 2 Munsell Soil Colour Chart Books.
19 - Chris Gray
Sponsored by Derek Marcoux
Submitted on 2010-10-22 15:03:55
Description To update our current resource-grade GPS equipment and software and purchase new Trimble GPS data collectors. The School of Renewable Resources (RRS) currently requires high precision Trimble GPS receivers and software for various survey and mapping requirements for instruction in our diploma programs. We have some equipment currently which is of the 2003 vintage with a critical need of replacing, servicing, and software upgrades. This will allow us to upgrade our existing high-end GPS technology with minimal costs and purchase two new high precision Trimble units to teach with the latest technology to students Note: This equipment is distinct from the Garmin GPS units (previously funded by LRF) as it it allows for high-accuracy and better data collection for mapping purposes. This performs a critical function for instructing high-end GPS technology in our ADGIS and BGIS programs as well as all RRS diploma programs.
18 - Denise Chernoff
Sponsored by Denise Chernoff
Submitted on 2010-10-22 13:51:53
Description To accommodate the ongoing need for First Aid training, Selkirk College is using the Castlegar Fire Hall to run courses, as there isn't enough space available on campus. We require a notebook computer, speakers and data projector to deliver the training.
17 - Keyes Lessard
Sponsored by Derek Marcoux
Submitted on 2010-10-22 13:41:39
Description Purchase 15 Barryvox Pulse Digital Avalanche Transcievers.
16 - Jim O'Meara
Sponsored by Jim O'Meara
Submitted on 2010-10-22 13:39:19
Description Purchase of 2 x 22" computer monitors equipped with USB ports. so instructor do not have to get on floor to use computer's port.
15 - Allison Alder
Sponsored by Allison Alder
Submitted on 2010-10-22 13:11:42
Description Our department would like to pilot a project in synchronous distance course delivery. We offer a range of courses at each of six geographically dispersed centres, but often there aren't enough students at a centre to deliver the course with an instructor -- and self-paced is challenging for many students. This project would have an instructor lead a class from one centre, with students participating in real time from any or all of the other five centres using: -- software like ADOBE Connect, under Selkirk's existing site license, -- 4 large monitors (>24") suitable for small group viewing, -- 4 tablet PCs, tablet, or digitized whiteboard, -- 4 high quality, full duplex microphones, and -- 4 sets speakers. Ideally, each centre would be equipped with the tools to participate fully in the project, and instructors at each centre would eventually deliver courses in this manner. We would like to start in January with the delivery of a single course from Castlegar to all six centres. The technology also allows lectures to be captured for asynchronous viewing, expanding our distance delivery options even further.
14 - Chris Faint
Sponsored by Jim O'Meara
Submitted on 2010-10-21 10:54:49
Description Colour laser jet printer to use for students and staff in the Adult Basic Education and Continuing Education programs suggestion: HP 2025 duplicating
13 - Deb Wandler
Sponsored by Deb Wandler
Submitted on 2010-10-20 16:22:03
Description Audio visual equipment for the use of second year students in a Counselling skills class - preferably a digital camera.
12 - Allyson Perrott
Sponsored by Allyson Perrott
Submitted on 2010-10-13 09:22:55
Description Initiation of a project to acquire tablet PC's for teaching. This project has many advantages: 1. Powerpoint presentations can include both pre-constructed figures and "on-the-fly" notes. This removes the need for both a screen and a blackboard simultaneously, which has been a problem in classrooms in which the screen is OVER the blackboard. 2. Powerpoint presentations can be resaved with the hand-written notes included and made available to the students digitally. 3. Traditional overhead projectors are becoming obsolete and harder to find replacements for. If all projection can be done through the digital projector, traditional overhead projectors are no longer necessary. 3. Publishers now provide coloured figures digitally - they no longer provide hard copies of coloured overheads. This is another indication that traditional overhead projectors are becoming obsolete. 4. This technology would be an asset if the proposed colloboration with College of the Rockies is to progress. 5. Small tablet PC's could eventually completely replace the large computers in the classrooms that block the boards and restrict the movement of instructors. In this way, the project would also be an improvement for instructors who still prefer to teach on the blackboards. In consultation with Darrell Hicks, an appropriate tablet model will be selected, and multiple tablets will be purchased. Ideally, this would be the beginning of a larger ongoing project.
11 - Dan Obradovic
Sponsored by Dan Obradovic
Submitted on 2010-10-12 18:24:08
Description Six (6) laptop computers to be kept in Compututer Services and loaned to students on an as-needed basis. Software needs include Turbo-Cad, Auto-Cad, Electronic Workbench, Constructor, Kurzwell.
10 - Jackie Belza
Sponsored by Linda Hardwood
Submitted on 2010-10-12 14:24:04
Description 12 Digital pH meters/voltmeters
9 - Don Ector
Sponsored by Jason Taylor
Submitted on 2010-10-12 13:47:01
Description Purchase and install a high quality projector and screen in the new performing arts center. (Old Studio 80)
8 - Gregg Currie
Sponsored by Gregg Currie
Submitted on 2010-10-12 13:04:11
Description ScanPro 2000 is a microfilm reader/scanner that connects to a PC and allows the user to save microfilm images as a pdf. Its OCR allows the user to scan & search microfilm, greatly facilitating the research process. ScanPro 2000 has to option to upgrade software to include an autoscan feature, meaning that we could create digital collections from our microfilm holdings.
7 - Paris Voykin
Sponsored by Felicty Blaiklock
Submitted on 2010-10-06 13:04:31
Description Brain Wave Protector patches.. I have more detailed information on this product.
6 - Felicity Blaiklock
Sponsored by Felicity Blaiklock
Submitted on 2010-09-28 15:46:31
Description We would like to request a total of 5 computers for student use: 3 for the disability exam invigilation room (HD, screen and keyboards etc), and 2 for the Learning Success Centre (just HD). The computers in the disability exam room provide greater access for those students who require a computer to complete exams, and also addresses the needs of those students studying through distance education. These students require computers to access and take exams. The computers in the Learning Success Centre are required for numerous purposes. Most work done by students who use the quiet space provided by the LSC is completed on a computer; this may include research, word-processing and also the specific software offered by Student Access and Support. Currently there is one functioning (but aging) computer in the LSC, Castlegar.
5 - Felicity Blaiklock
Sponsored by Felicity Blaiklock
Submitted on 2010-09-28 15:33:09
Description I would like to request the following software: Inspiration 9 to be installed in the disability services exam room in Castlegar, and The Reader’s Edge 6 to be installed in the Learning Success Centre on Silver King campus. Inspiration 9 supports students with visual mapping, outlining, writing and making presentations. Students can organize ideas, structure thoughts and visually communicate concepts to strengthen understanding with the Diagram and Map Views. Inspiration can be used to take notes, organize information, and structure writing for plans, papers and reports, and the integrated Outline View helps students to focus on main and supporting ideas and to clarify thinking in written form. With Inspiration's Presentation Manager, students can transform diagrams, mind maps and outlines into polished presentations that communicate ideas clearly and demonstrate understanding and knowledge. The Reader’s Edge is software that helps increase reading speed, comprehension and recall, regardless of age and current reading ability.
