Instructional Technology Design Assistance

How Can Instructional Design Assist You?

• Assess overall course effectiveness.
• Determine which course elements can be delivered online to maximize in-class time.
• Design, develop, and implement technology-enhanced courses.
• Identify appropriate technologies to achieve course objectives.
• Provide support and revisions as courses progress.
• Provide support and training to implement new technology and all functions to Blackboard Learn.

To accomplish these objectives, instructors can receive help with the following:

• Blackboard Learn
  • One-on-one training
  • Course requests and designs
  • Ongoing support/trouble-shooting during the semester
  • Grade Book management
  • Creating assessments and surveys
  • Integrative technologies
    Turnitin, Wimba Voice tools, and Wimba Live Classroom
• Course development
• Instructional software training
  • PowerPoint: Integrating video/sound; conversion to web format (Impatica)
  • Respondus/Exam View: uploading entire exams
  • Snagit
  • Hot Potatoes
  • Creating PDF files
• Scanning graphics and documents
• Student response systems
• Syllabus design or redesign
• Video taping, audio taping, and editing

Our goal is to support your efforts to create an engaging, effective and challenging learning experience for your students.

For more information, please contact:

Paul Boyle
Director, College Education Technology
pjboyle@central.uh.edu
713-743-5239