Archive for October 2011

New PNUR Learning Object

How do you make a complex theoretical model a learning object that is both interactive and simple to use? That was the question CEIT’s Tim Paul had to answer when Maureen Mackey a faculty member from the Department of Psychiatric Nursing paid him a visit with Dr. Betty Neuman’s Systems Model in hand. For individuals … Continue reading »

Building a Foundation: Nearing the end of Phase 1 of the Microsoft Transition Project

CEIT is close to closing the door on Phase 1 of the Microsoft Transition Project. During this phase, we added new servers at both campuses, and we installed Windows Server 2008 on them. So why is this important? Let’s try to break down the techie jargon into manageable, informative bite-sized pieces. What is a server? … Continue reading »

U-Pass BC, the Work Behind the Scenes

The college had a successful launch of the U-Pass BC program this fall. More than 90% of students eligible to receive a U-Pass BC card have done so for the month of September. So far, we are seeing comparable numbers for October. But, you may not be aware of all the hard work that went … Continue reading »

It’s September 2012. Will your software work in the computer labs?

The main student labs at the New Westminster and David Lam campuses will completely transition from Windows XP to Windows 7 in September 2012. Older software may not be compatible with Window 7, and this can have implications for faculty teaching courses in the computer labs next September. CEIT will check the software compatibility currently … Continue reading »

CEIT Tech Poll

Pic of the Month: Using Technology in the Concourse