“Supporting Synchronous Online Learning” Forum Chat 5/27/20

Thank you to everyone that attended this Forum, below is the chat that took place during the forum. Chat from the EdTOA Forum: Supporting Synchronous Online Learning 5/27/2013:54:56 From ESFTV : Hello Folks, from ESFTV In Syracuse14:15:47 From Kelly Larrivey : Here is our website please consider submitting an article about a Cool Space on your campus or a product that you are looking at On Your Work Bench or if you would like to be spotlighted please let us know: https://www.edtoa.suny.edu/14:15:50 From Drew : external groups and the existing listed liaison14:15:53 From Drew : CCIO group – ?Fact2 –...

Meet Laurie Fox from SUNY Geneseo!

Name: Laurie FoxCampus: SUNY GeneseoYears with SUNY: 24Degree(s): Bachelor of Science in Management and Management Information Systems from SUNY Geneseo; current MBA student (Technology Management) at SUNY PolyMain areas of responsibility: Director of Educational Technology. Lead 6 professional staff in Classroom Technology and support, LMS (Canvas) Administration and Instructional Design, Performance Venue technical direction, support and training on digital tools for instructionOther Experience: Past roles at Geneseo and other companies include Support Services management, desktop support, and network analystOther interests: Reading, creating, and music (I am also a church organist!)

Meet Mark English from SUNY Oneonta!

Name: Mark English  Campus: SUNY Oneonta                   Years with SUNY: 33   Degree: Associates in Electronics, Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication;  Main areas of responsibility: Design, installation, and maintenance of all learning space technology.  Other Experience: Service Manager for AV company in Phoenix, AZ  Other Interests:  Home improvement, reading, gardening, old movies. 

EdTOA members get their CTS Certification

On Tuesday August 13th, 2019, 17 bleary-eyed EdTOAns started a 4 day journey at the SUNY Center for Professional Development in Syracuse towards Avixa CTS certification.   Over the next 3 days, they would be bombarded by pneumonic devices, math equations, industry standard ratings, and continental breakfasts.   On Friday, all of them passed their CTS certification exam. Many thanks to AVIXA, EdTOA, and the SUNY CPD for organizing a wonderful professional certification review and exam.

Meet Pete Houghton of SCCC!

Name: Pete Houghton Campus: SUNY Schenectady County Community College Years with SUNY: 45 Degree: AAS in Audio Visual Communications from SUNY Alfred Main areas of responsibility: Since 2011 I have been handling special events and classroom technology. When I started at SCCC we had 1/4″ reel audio tape, 1″ & 1/2″ reel video. 16mm film and overhead projectors. Other Experience: I’ve been a regional rep for EdTOA, as well as Chair. I’ve served on the SUNY Technology Conference Planning Committee since 1996. Other Interests: I also do sound for a bluegrass band (https://threequarternorth.com/). We were on the bill for a...

Meet Kali Zahn of Empire State!

Name: Kali Zahn Campus: Empire State College (Saratoga Springs offices) Years with SUNY: 15 Degree: BA- History Main areas of responsibility: Desktop support of administration offices, conference rooms Other Experience: 1 1/2 Gateway Country Store technician, 3 years desktop support at Hartwick College, Oneonta NY (20 years desktop support total) Other Interests: Karate, genealogy, RPGs, travel,

Meet Jesse Hogue of SUNY Adirondack!

Name: Jesse Hogue Campus: SUNY Adirondack Years with SUNY: 4 months Degree: Bachelors of Science majoring in Computer Art Main areas of responsibility: I am the Director of Technology Support Services at SUNY Adirondack. I manage our support team along with any projects that may come our way. I also get my hands dirty from time to time with support issues across campus. Other Experience: I have been in the IT field for 19 years. I started out as a Support Tech for SUNY Oneonta and got my first post college job as a Support Tech in 2006. I have...