Teaching with Technology
The Educational Technology Center
The Educational Technology Center is a hub for the exploration, development and dissemination of technology to enhance teaching and learning at Northeastern University.
The Center's website devotes a section to online pedagogy and issues to consider when integrating online resources into teaching. Visit this site at www.edtech.neu.edu/teach.
Blackboard
Blackboard is Northeastern University learning management system. A Blackboard course shell is created for every class offered each semester. Many resources exist to help new faculty and TAs learn to use Blackboard:
- Introductory workshops are offered by Information Services. Search the training schedule at infoservices.neu.edu/a-z_services/training.html.
- Information Services provides online Blackboard resources at infoservices.neu.edu/a-z_services/blackboard.html.
- The Educational Technology Center provides an online Blackboard tutorial at www.edtech.neu.edu/teach/use_blackboard .
- For step-by-step instructions for many Blackboard features, see www.edtech.neu.edu/teach/use_blackboard/resources.
MyFiles
All faculty and students have access to remote, personal file storage through MyFiles, accessible through MyNEU. For more information, see infoservices.neu.edu/a-z_services/myfiles.html.
Digital Media Services
Digital Media Services provides help with the production of digital media materials for teaching. For a list of services, see infoservices.neu.edu/a-z_services/dms.html .