Library Services: IT Department

Teaching with Technology

Classrooms are evolving rapidly. University systems now commonly integrate classroom and information technology into the learning space. Wirelessconnectivity allows students to research issues during class. Students now routinely review and submit course information and contact professors online. The classroom itself has become a technological epicenter that allows students to view court proceedings and allows lecturers to visit via videoconferencing.Students now have the ability to repeat lectures by accessing streaming audio and video online. Some professors now require students to prepare videopresentations. Faculty may now review such student projects on class webpages and need not handle multiple types of video media.

Here are some suggestions for possible information technology integration into your classroom discussions, research, and coursework:

Tablet PCs -OneNote- Video Conferencing - Podcasting - Blackboard - PowerPoint - Meeting Room Manager

Blackboard

Blackboard class pages are available to all faculty for posting information regarding assignments, course readings, materials, and research. Faculty may establish Blackboard discussion groups that allow students and faculty to engage in ongoing threaded discussions. Blackboard email utilities allow students to contact any student or faculty member and to predefined student groups.