Center for Learning Technologies
The Center for Learning Technology (CLT) develops customized content in a variety of formats for a wide range of projects and audiences in order to best meet the objectives of the client.Using proven instructional design techniques and effective training methods, technology -transfer and educational goals are achieved quickly and cost effectively. CLT capabilities are enhanced by access to world-class content creators and use of the rich technological resources of ATS including video, graphics and multimedia production.
CLT services include the development of: online courses and traditional training programs, multimedia formats including CD-ROM, DVD and videotape, web services, design and video streaming, collateral training materials, testing and evaluation modules, specialized professional development, advanced coursework accreditation, as well as lab training and certification of commercial software applications.
Whether designing for the classroom or for alternative learning environments, or, repurposing existing content or creating new content, CLT's team of instructional, graphic and multimedia designers can develop quality, customized products that will exceed your expectations.
Obtaining Instructional Advice
- conduct needs assessment
- conduct mid-semester evaluation
- conduct course evaluation/observation
- obtain copyright clearance
- design and develop face to face, hybrid, and online courses: consultation or training
- conduct effective internet search strategies
- develop/produce instructional materials for face to face, hybrid, and online courses
- integrate technology into the classroom
- request proctor for paper and online testing (on-campus only)
- promote interaction in face to face and online courses
- prepare faculty to teach on television
- provide faculty development demonstrations, seminars, and hands-on workshops
Using Technology
- integrate computer-based (online) testing
- edit, digitize, or convert audio and/or video
- faculty and teaching assistant support for Blackboard: consultation, planning, implementation, maintenance
- create interface and interactivity models for hybrid and online courses
- design websites and course sites for faculty
Obtaining Technology Resources
- provide technical assistance in a variety of university systems
- provide mediated classroom orientation
- assist faculty in obtaining instructional tools such as FSCS
- assist faculty in requesting software for TELETECHNET classrooms, mediated classroom, and computer labs
Graphics
The Graphics staff provides professional design services for faculty and administrative staff for teaching, research, scholarly publications, conferences, seminars and meetings.
Instructional Design Group
The instructional design group is staffed by instructional designers, instructional technology specialists, and a pool of talented students who assist faculty and their teaching assistants with obtaining instructional assistance, using technology.
Learning Assessment Lab
Available to ODU Faculty for Test Management and Proctoring
Multimedia Production
This unit is a complete multimedia development facility with full non-linear video/audio production systems, PC and Macintosh multimedia suites, DVD/CD production and duplication systems, and a professional design staff. Staff members are recognized for expertise with streaming media and online courseware production, and can develop faculty material for worldwide delivery over the Internet.
Contact us if you need assistance with capturing and editing video and audio, converting your VHS tapes to DVD, and integrating all your course materials into one seamless, professional production delivered on the Internet, CD, and/or DVD. We are also your source for live and archive streaming media, and can record your course lectures and conference presentations in our digital studio.
Multimedia Duplication and Viewing
Multimedia Duplication and Viewing offers audio and video duplication services to Old Dominion University students, faculty, and staff. Viewing services are also available for Old Dominion University faculty and students.
Faculty Development Lab
The Faculty Development Lab hosts many of the technology workshops conducted by the Center for Learning Technologies. Some of the workshop titles are:
- Blackboard
- Adobe Dreamweaver (web site design tool)
- Adobe Fireworks (graphics tool)
- Adobe Flash (multimedia design tool)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
- Podcasting
For more information about these and other workshops, please visit the FacDev web site.
Faculty Multimedia Development Lab
The Faculty Multimedia Development Lab provides a service to all faculty for developing and digitizing course materials. We provide services for digitizing materials such as 35mm slides, film negatives, photographs, audio, video, and printed material. In addition, we provide assistance in PowerPoint, web site design, and multimedia editing. A walk-in service is available for those who want to do it themselves, and a drop-off service is offered for larger jobs.
The following types of media conversions are available as a walk-in service for those who want to do it themselves or a drop-off service if needed. Please call in advance to schedule an appointment for submitting drop-off service. Turnaround time varies based on project needs and current workload.
- 35mm Slides to PowerPoint
- 35mm Slides to the Web
- Document to Adobe Acrobat Processing
- Document to Word Processing Scanning
- Image Scanning
- VHS to Internet
- VHS to PowerPoint
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