Instructional Technology Services

Description

Instructional Technology Services employs a consultative approach in the selection and optimal use of available academic technology tools. We also specialize in the creation of custom learning content using a variety of tools and media to promote engaging and effective teaching environments. 

Our Instructional Technologists also offer LMS consultations, providing guidance on migrating course materials from Blackboard to Canvas, or general course maintenance.

We're dedicated to partnering with faculty and staff to explore new teaching and learning technologies that align with learning outcomes and facilitate an engaging learning experience for students. 

Who can access

• Instructional Technology support is available to all OHIO faculty and staff. There is no cost to use our consultation or media production services. 

How to request access

• Please schedule a consultation with an Instructional Technologist, or if your project scope is already determined, submit a request using the Instructional Technology Services Request form.

Features

Instructional Technology Consultations

Schedule a consultation with an Instructional Technologist to get help with:

• Content creation – Want to create a course introduction video, record a lab demonstration, or film a guest speaker? How about recording narration or voice-overs for your course content? Bring your ideas to us! Meet with an Instructional Technologist to discuss your needs and make a plan.
• Course support – Get help changing, managing, or updating materials for your online courses in Blackboard or Canvas. 
• General help – Meet with an Instructional Technologist for answers about Blackboard, Canvas, Panopto, Qualtrics, TopHat, and VoiceThread.
• Project brainstorming – Are you interested in custom apps and other content for your course? Bring your ideas to an Instructional Technologist and see if we can bring them to life.
• Tool evaluation and selection – Explore which available tools may be best suited for your instructional needs. Compare and contrast tools with an expert to find the tool that is right for you.

Additional resources

Join the Teaching and Learning Technologies Advisory Community

• The Teaching and Learning Technologies Advisory Community is open to OHIO students, faculty, and staff who have an interest in teaching and learning technologies.

Service support

• Teaching and Learning Service Level Agreement

Get help

• Visit the Technology Help Center (help.ohio.edu) to get live support, view outages, and browse trainings.

Accessibility

Ohio University strives to make its digital resources and services accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities who may also be using assistive technology. If special steps are necessary in order to improve the accessibility of experiences for end users, those steps must be taken. 
 
If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access OHIO websites, videos, online forums, documents, or other information technology, please let us know. 
For further information about OHIO's digital accessibility resources, see:

• Digital Accessibility
• Office for University Accessibility
• Student Accessibility Services
• Ohio University's IT Accessibility Policy

Security

The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, an information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the university community can teach, learn, and conduct research. 

For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see:

• Resources for students 
• Resources for faculty and staff