The Learning Technologies team provides quality instructional support services for all UWB faculty and staff. An overview of the services we provide is listed below. For any questions regarding the services provided by Learning Technologies or to get help or schedule a training or consultation session, please contact us via e-mail at learningtech@uwb.edu.
Consultations
Learning Technologies can help you incorporate learning technologies into the classroom. From providing strategies for effective uses of tools such as Blackboard or online tools to developing learning activities for students to helping faculty in the classroom with a new technology, Learning Technologies can help. Examples of consultation subjects include wikis, digital storytelling. clickers, blogs, student websites, graphics, digital cameras, Catalyst, and Blackboard.
One-on-one training
Whether you need help in using Blackboard, Photoshop, MS Office, Final Cut Pro, scanners, digital camcorders or other software and hardware, Learning Technologies can provide training and/or answer questions via email, phone, or in your office. You can also stop by the IT Helpdesk and ask for Learning Technologies for one-on-one help.
Website
The website provides resources, ideas, training material, tutorials, new innovations and more to help you be successful in using technology in teaching and learning at UWB. We also offer a blog to keep you updated on the latest news and happenings regarding technology use around the nation.
Workshops
Learning Technologies develops and sponsors faculty and staff workshops which focus on integrating technology into teaching and learning. Some examples of previous workshops include Using Online Discussion Effectively, Designing Dynamic Websites with Dreamweaver, and Using Web Courseware in the Classroom, an Introduction to Blackboard. In addition, Learning Technologies often presents workshops in collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Center. Examples include Using an Audience Response System (ERS) to Discuss Controversial Topics and Using Media and Technology to Create Effective Presentations.