Office of Classroom Management

Instructional Technology Support

Hands-on Equipment Orientation and Demonstration

We provide classroom orientation sessions to help familiarize classroom users with instructional technology. These sessions include:

• An overview of the installed audiovisual/presentation technology.
• Personalized coaching on the effective use of audiovisual, computer, and video/data projection systems.

If you would like to schedule a classroom orientation session, please e-mail John Knowles at knowl014@umn.edu.

Instructional Technology Support and Troubleshooting

We will meet you in your classroom to troubleshoot any issues or questions related to the installed audiovisual/presentation technology. We:

• Provide individual attention to diagnose specific technology issues.
• Coordinate action to resolve any identified technology issues.
• Offer extensive in-person contact with faculty as needed.
• Write instructional materials for using classroom technology.
• Manage network performance in general purpose classrooms.

Consultation

Our technology consultation services include:

• Meeting with faculty and staff concerning instructional technology needs and issues.
• Reviewing pilot programs and assessing instructional tools.
• Investigating trends in instructional technology.
• Exploring future characteristics of instructional support equipment.
• Presenting instructional technology information via seminars and/or individual sessions.