University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Tech Tools to Invest In Jim Schultz, Systems Administrator
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Tech Tools to Invest InJim Schultz, Systems Administrator
Tech Investments
- Desktop Capturing (Camtasia Relay) (Demo)
- Storage (Xythos)
- Student Lounge (Desire2Learn)
- Survey Tools (Qualtrics) (Demo)
- Virtual Desktops (XenDesktop)
- Video Streaming (MediaFly/BitGravity)
- Web Conferencing (GoToMeeting) (Demo)
- CRM (SugarCRM)
Desktop Capturing
- Camtasia Relay- Record Desktop and send instant video to
anyone. Great for “How To” videos and asynchronous presentations
- Investment Cost: $$
Camtasia Relay
File Storage
- Xythos, Box.net- Record Desktop and send instant video to
anyone. Great for “How To” videos and asynchronous presentations
- Investment Cost: $$$
File Storage
Student Lounge
- Desire2Learn, Blackboard, Moodle- Allow for students to talk online about their
course experience, share advice, etc.- Investment Cost: $
Desire2Learn
Survey Tool
- Qualtrics- Use to create event RSVPs, send surveys
to students, coordinate meetings, collect important data
- Investment Cost $$
Qualtrics
Virtual Desktops
- VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure)- Citrix XenDesktop, Vmware View- Allows students to access paid software for
free, from anywhere, and on any device- Investment Cost: $$$
XenDesktop
Video Streaming
- Stream Video and Media- To Web, Mobile, and any Device- MediaFly & Bitgravity- BitGravity: Used to stream events live in
HD to our students around the world- MediaFly: Used to archive and deliver
video- Investment Cost: $$$
BitGravity
BitGravity
MediaFly
MediaFly
Web Conferencing
- GoToMeeting- Meet with online students- Use audio, video, and share desktop- Record sessions for later viewing- Meet 1-on-1 or small groups- Investment Cost: $
GoToMeeting
CRM
- Constituent Relationship Management- SugarCRM, Talisma, Intelliworks- Track students through academic programs- Centralize student information- Easily share information between advisors
and administrative staff- Investment Cost: $$
SugarCRM