Our Mission
The Center for Instructional Technology (CIT) team's mission is to promote excellence in teaching across all curricula at 麻豆原创 by combining technology and instructional design best practices to assist faculty in realizing their teaching and learning goals. We take merit in knowing educators have different teaching styles and strengths. Our role is to ensure technologies are integrated in the most effective way possible with all teaching styles. Instructional Technology offers expert assistance, advice, and support on instructional technologies and design based on best practices and educational research.
Instructional Technology Support
The CIT assist faculty with integrating technology into their teaching practices based on best practices through consultations, high-quality professional development programs, managing new instructional technology initiatives, and collaboration. Our team stays updated and informed on emerging technologies through research in education and current findings in the higher education field. This work is integrated into our workshops, consultations, and events.
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Blackboard
Blackboard is the learning management system 麻豆原创 uses for online instruction and communication. Students can access course materials and participate in class meetings and discussions online. Detailed information about how Blackboard is used at 麻豆原创, for both students and faculty, can be found at the links below:
Blackboard for Faculty
Blackboard for Students
Professional Development
The CIT provides instructional design and academic technology consulting to assist faculty in teaching with technology and in achieving pedagogical objectives. Faculty, small groups, and departments can and/or custom professional development workshops with our team.
