Computing and Technology

COHIC
The College of Humanities Instructional Computing offers workshops that emphasize using technology to better facilitate pedagogical goals. Such workshops include Instructional Tools and Technologies, On-Line Teaching Environments, On-line Commenting Using Word, Publishing to the Web, Creating Course Websites using Netscape Composer and Macromedia Dreamweaver, Scanning Images, Creating/Manipulating Images for the Web, and Power Point. Workshops are also available by request. Simply speak to one of the Instructional Computing staff or send an email to cohic@u.arizona.edu.

LTC : Learning Technology Center
The Learning Technology Center at the University of Arizona offers support and services for such activites as video tape editing and duplication, CD-Rom editing and duplication, and full color printing and transparency production. LTC also offers web hosting services for Gen Ed classes, video and audio streaming, a Java server, Polis (Project for Online Instructional Support),WebBoard access, Web Course in a Box, and support for the OldPuebloMOO.

Multimedia Learning Lab
Offers support for video and multimedia production. The MLL has 13 workstations and a huge variety of multimedia software. The MLL staff are ready to assist on a drop-in or by appointment basis.

UITS
Offers on-line support and technical assistance for UA-affiliated applications (email, listserv, shareware) and UITS computer labs. Also offers a listing of web resources and support for computing research.

Equipment Services
Offers information about the multimedia and internet-ready resources available in any classroom on campus. Also offers free audiovisual equipment for instructors to check-out for classroom use.

University Teaching Center
Offers instructional support and information, especially for those who are interested in finding out more about disabilities resources and instructional innovation for teaching students with disabilities.

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Online Teaching Environments

	Polis is a free online course kit developed through the U of A's FCII (Faculty Center for Instructional Innovation). Polis allows instructors to build interactive course web environments that have the capacity to generate online lessons, quizzes, and asynchronous discussions. Polis also allows instructors to create webliographies and connects easily to on-line reserves. In addition, Polis also provides interactive templates created for instructors to use in teaching argumentation skills: Online Debate, Virtual Peer, One-minute essay, recitations, and tutorials.
	Functioning much like a web-board or an asynchronous discussion list, Caucus allows users to create, edit, and read notes posted by themselves and other members of a discussion group. Caucus also allows users to post in html or to actually upload files of any type, allowing groups of individuals to share documents.
	D2L enables instructors to make a course website, and upload files and assignments into a password protected course environment. Registered students access the course site and the materials through a web browser. Instructors can "design" the course site to include a syllabus, calendar, assignment sheets, external links, and readings. D2L has an internal email system, and a sophisticated discussion feature that works like a message board and which threads and archives messages. Instructors can also incorporate a virtual whiteboard or a "chatroom" for online real-time discussions and collaborations.

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