Classroom/Instructional Technology (IT) Faculty Development & Training Opportunities

Printer-friendly versionWith the University of Oregon's decentralized model for IT, opportunities for professional development in IT are widely distributed. Collected here is information about IT-related programs receiving full or partial direct support from the Office of Academic Affairs.

Instructional Technology Resident Faculty Fellowship Awards
The Office of Academic Affairs annually solicits nominations and applications for Instructional Technology Resident Faculty Fellowship Awards. With the purpose of promoting the development of effective, exciting and innovative uses of technology for teaching at the University of Oregon with dedicated support from campus IT units, and to foster related discussions among faculty across disciplines, this competition is open to all qualified faculty in all departments in the University.

Faculty Support Programs for the Advancement of Teaching through Instructional Technology
Offered by the Teaching Effectiveness Program, Academic Learning Services, this training is designed for faculty who are committed to developing a fully online or hybrid course facilitated through the university Blackboard system.
for the 2008-09 academic year.

IT Professional Development Opportunities at the University of Oregon
The Office of Academic Affairs believes that it can play a valuable role in campus IT by providing a central resource facilitating access to the decentralized IT infrastructure. Follow this link to a page, which should be viewed as a dynamic "work in progress," that has as its goal a comprehensive listing of University-wide opportunities for IT professional development.

Informal Training Opportunities
The UO Libraries' Media Services provides the University community with classroom technology and educational video support for teaching/learning, research, public service, and outreach, including informal training in a wide variety of IT.

For additional information see Academic Affairs Facutly Development and Support

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