Teaching with Technology (ITEC)
Below is a small sample of the tools and services that the ITEC (Instructional Technology Enhancing the Curriculum) group within ISR provides for faculty. Please note that our services are not limited to this list. Our staff is committed to helping you find a solution, so if your teaching and technology needs can not be met by any of the items on this page, we will work with you to develop a tool or process that does what you need. Video
ITEC can assist faculty with video production, editing, and delivery. Faculty members use video in a variety of ways: introducing material, reviewing concepts, creating in-class exercises or homework assignments, and evaluating students. Faculty members also assign short video productions as student projects. ITEC staff are ready to assist in any phase of such projects. Audio
ITEC can help faculty members create podcasts (audio broadcasts) of course materials for electronic delivery via iPods and other MP3 devices. Electronic Portfolios
ePortfolios have a wide variety of applications, including evaluating student work and creating teaching and scholarly portfolios. Consult with ITEC for ways to use ePortfolios and for suggestions on getting started. Clickers
Clickers (or personal response devices) - along with the software associated with such devices - collect and record student responses to questions during class sessions. The system allows for active participation of the students and provides immediate feedback to the instructor. ITEC has a limited supply of clickers to lend to faculty and students for trial use. Contact us if you are considering using clickers in your course(s). Learning Objects
A learning object is any digital resource that can be reused to support learning. ITEC staff welcome the opportunity to work with faculty to create a wide variety of learning objects, including animations, simulations, quizzes, tutorials, collections, presentations, and exercises. We use various types of software to create and to deliver these materials to your students. Come see us with your ideas, and we'll discuss ways to create appropriate learning objects for your courses. Social Software
Social software is a class of software used to support communications, interactions, and group projects. Examples include journals (weblogs or blogs), group project tools (wikis), discussion boards and listservs, and instant messaging. ITEC is continually looking for ways that faculty can use social software in the classroom. We will happily demonstrate and answer questions about social software and help you explore ways to integrate these tools into your courses. We currently have journal (blog), collaborative editing (Wiki), and discussion board capabilities in Blackboard. Image Databases
Bucknell offers faculty three tools for managing digital images: Insight , ARTstor, and ImageDB. Exercises and Drills
ITEC supports two products that allow faculty to fill out a form that generates web-based completion, flash card, and matching exercises: The Makers and StudyMate. Bring your exercise material to ITEC, and we'll help you get started. Wide-Format Color Printing
ITEC has a 42"-wide color inkjet printer available to faculty and who are exhibiting their research findings at conferences or on campus. Please read a copy of the tip sheet for details on poster preparation and submission. There is a charge of $15 per poster. If you need help getting started or have a file that is ready to print, please contact itec@bucknell.edu for more information. Photographic Consultation
Photographic consultation is available for faculty research or classroom activities.
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