Basic Skills in Complex Contexts

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RSS Feeds

Posted by Sean McFarland on March 4, 2009 in Multimedia, Technology with 1 Comment


This video will show you how to use the RSS Feeds on both FacultyInquiry.net & FINCommons.net to keep track of all the changes and updates.

Adding Other Media

Posted by Sean McFarland on March 4, 2009 in Multimedia, Technology with No Comments


This video covers how to add / attach other types of files to a post. Keep in mind that this website supports the following formats, .doc .gif .jpg .jpeg .png .ppt .pdf Please do not try and upload other formats. The video also covers how to change any file to a PDF on the Macintosh.

Adding Movies to Your Post

Posted by Sean McFarland on March 4, 2009 in Multimedia, Technology with 2 Comments


This video tutorial will show you how to add Videos to your post. Down-load either file below this is the technical information on uploading video. I couldn’t type it in here because it would display video where it shouldn’t.

Video Guide (PDF

Video Guide (DOC)

The following services are supported for embedding video in a FIN Commons post.

  • Youtube
  • Google Video
  • Metacafe
  • Revver
  • IFILM
  • Blip.tv
  • Videojug
  • Veoh
  • Dailymotion
  • Movieweb
  • Jaycut
  • Myvideo
  • Vimeo
  • Viddler

Adding Images to Your Post

Posted by Sean McFarland on March 4, 2009 in Multimedia, Technology with No Comments


This video will show you how to add images to a post in WordPress.

More Tags & Excerpts

Posted by Sean McFarland on March 4, 2009 in Multimedia, Technology with No Comments


This video will teach you how to use the More tag.

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The Faculty Inquiry Network’s (FIN) purpose is to support professional development which includes: conducting faculty inquiry; revisiting basic skills assumptions; interpreting and integrating data; accessing student voices; developing students as co-inquirers; making visible; using technology for teaching and learning; creating and supporting new initiatives, curriculum and program development; constructing educational tools using digital media; and hosting dialogue around student and faculty learning.

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