instructional technology and distance education services

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Instructional Technologies

The following instructional technologies encompass various recommended and institutionally supported software and web tools designed to foster collaboration, improve communication, facilitate multimedia sharing, support online teaching, and more.

Blackboard Ultra TAMIU's flexible learning management system for online course content, communication, and assessment
Respondus LockDown Browser A locked browser for taking tests/assessments in Blackboard Learn.
Infobase Learning Cloud Provides unlimited access to just-in-time training tutorials for 250 commonly used applications, in-depth workshops, and technology integration projects.
Class Collaborate A simple and reliable virtual classroom within Blackboard Learn to help with your online teaching and web conferencing needs.
CourseArc A content authoring and management system that facilitates the collaborative creation of engaging and accessible online learning.
Echo360 A video management interface that captures audio/visual presentations and allows interaction between students and professors through archived demonstration.
Top Hat This web-based software helps educators take attendance, administer polls, games, and quizzes, and share lecture notes.
VoiceThread A cloud application utilizing media to promote collaboration and discussion of ideas.
Turnitin Web-based solution that prevents plagiarism, saves instructors time, and engages students with rich, multi-faceted feedback on written work.

Contact Us

Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services

Phone icon956-326-2792

Envelope iconelearning@tamiu.edu

Dr. Billy F. Cowart Hall (CWT) 208

5201 University Boulevard, Laredo, TX 78041

 

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