Spring 2000 Computing Services Newsletter Winter 2000 Computing Services Newsletter Instructional Technology Computing Services leads the instructional technology effort on the UMM campus by helping faculty with instructional technology projects. Important help is also provided by other academic support units such as the Faculty Center and Media Services.
Instructional technology is any technology that is used to support or enhance classroom teaching.
For the purposes of support at UMM, we are focused primarily on developing faculty skills and confidence in the use of computers and the Internet in teaching. In the classroom, the use of instructional technology such as a PowerPoint presentation can engage students, appeal to multiple learning styles, reinforce important points, and provide structure to difficult topics. Outside of class, instructional technology such as a course Web site can provide 24-hour access for students to class materials, supporting documents, research resources, tutorials, and other learning aids. Pam Gades is our principal support person in UMM Computing Services to help faculty with instructional technology. Pam has exceptional knowledge of UMM's computing environments, and she is currently completing a M.A. program with a specialty in educational technology.