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Enhanced Instruction with Connected Classroom Technology

Aurora Velasco April 7, 2021 April 7, 2021

As we plan for Fall 2021, the IT Division, in collaboration with Project Management & Facilities Services, has been preparing on-campus classrooms for the return of face-to-face instruction by enhancing learning spaces with “Connected Classroom” …

Enhanced Instruction with Connected Classroom Technology
April 7, 2021
Enhanced Instruction with Connected Classroom Technology
As we plan for Fall 2021, the IT Division, in collaboration with Project Management & Facilities Services, has been preparing ... - Click To Read More

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the IT Division

Aurora Velasco April 5, 2021 April 5, 2021

We are happy to report that the IT Division recently published a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) page on its website in order to highlight and promote the unit’s diversity efforts. This website lists the IT …

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the IT Division
April 5, 2021
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the IT Division
We are happy to report that the IT Division recently published a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) page on ... - Click To Read More

ITS Presents on Leveraging Student Data

Michelle Peterson February 9, 2021 February 9, 2021

Drs. James Frazee and Maureen Guarcello were recently invited to speak at a Webinar hosted by the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals regarding Leveraging Publisher Data and Institutional Intelligence to Support Student Success. During …

ITS Presents on Leveraging Student Data
February 9, 2021
ITS Presents on Leveraging Student Data
Drs. James Frazee and Maureen Guarcello were recently invited to speak at a Webinar hosted by the King Fahd ... - Click To Read More

ITS Featured in Campus Technology

Michelle Peterson January 28, 2021 April 5, 2021

The work that Instructional Technology Services is doing with Classroom Upgrades was featured on Campus Technology. Read the article on their site: https://campustechnology.com/articles/2021/01/21/san-diego-state-u-upgrades-microphones-for-hybrid-learning.aspx. We can't wait for faculty and students to get to use this newly …

ITS Featured in Campus Technology
January 28, 2021
ITS Featured in Campus Technology
The work that Instructional Technology Services is doing with Classroom Upgrades was featured on Campus Technology. Read the article ... - Click To Read More

Academic Integrity in Difficult Times: A SDSU Think-In

Michelle Peterson January 13, 2021 January 13, 2021

Academic integrity has emerged as one of the most profound challenges of virtual classrooms - particularly in large and high-stakes classes.  Join your colleagues on Friday, January 22, 8:30 - 11 a.m., for a morning …

Academic Integrity in Difficult Times: A SDSU Think-In
January 13, 2021
Academic Integrity in Difficult Times: A SDSU Think-In
Academic integrity has emerged as one of the most profound challenges of virtual classrooms - particularly in large and ... - Click To Read More

TechSmith Relay Sunsetted

Kao Saechao January 4, 2021 January 12, 2021

Effective January 4, 2021, the use of TechSmith Relay at SDSU will be sunsetted. The reason for this change is TechSmith will no longer provide support or ongoing security updates for Relay. Existing Videos Remain Unimpacted Previously recorded TechSmith Relay video …

TechSmith Relay Sunsetted
January 4, 2021
TechSmith Relay Sunsetted
Effective January 4, 2021, the use of TechSmith Relay at SDSU will be sunsetted. The reason for this change is TechSmith ... - Click To Read More

Canvas to WebPortal Course Letter Grade Upload

Linda Woods December 3, 2020 December 15, 2020

It is possible to upload your course letter grades from Canvas to the SDSU WebPortal without having to enter them manually. This process is elective. You can still manually enter grades into WebPortal.  NOTE: By using this tool, you …

Canvas to WebPortal Course Letter Grade Upload
December 3, 2020
Canvas to WebPortal Course Letter Grade Upload
It is possible to upload your course letter grades from Canvas to the SDSU WebPortal without having to enter ... - Click To Read More

End of Fall 2020 Canvas Transition Update

Leo Lopez November 24, 2020 November 24, 2020

With the Fall 2020 semester coming to an end, we just wanted to provide a quick update with where we are in the Canvas transition. Just as a quick recap: Beginning in Fall 2019, ITS, in …

End of Fall 2020 Canvas Transition Update
November 24, 2020
End of Fall 2020 Canvas Transition Update
With the Fall 2020 semester coming to an end, we just wanted to provide a quick update with where we ... - Click To Read More

Communicating the Many Transitions of 2020

Sean Hauze November 23, 2020 November 23, 2020

In a year full of transitions—some planned, others disruptive—Instructional Technology Services relied heavily on our internal and external communication platforms in order to provide timely guidance to the campus community. In addition to our standard …

Communicating the Many Transitions of 2020
November 23, 2020
Communicating the Many Transitions of 2020
In a year full of transitions—some planned, others disruptive—Instructional Technology Services relied heavily on our internal and ... - Click To Read More

SDSU Virtual Backgrounds pre-loaded in Zoom!

Michelle Peterson September 17, 2020 February 12, 2021

With your SDSU Zoom Pro account, you now have access to pre-loaded SDSU virtual Backgrounds! Thanks to our friends at IT User Services the backgrounds in the gallery below are there when you go to …

SDSU Virtual Backgrounds pre-loaded in Zoom!
September 17, 2020
SDSU Virtual Backgrounds pre-loaded in Zoom!
With your SDSU Zoom Pro account, you now have access to pre-loaded SDSU virtual Backgrounds! Thanks to our friends ... - Click To Read More

Smart Classroom Training Now Available Online

Aurora Velasco August 17, 2020 November 23, 2020

If you are faculty teaching in one of our campus Smart Classrooms, training on how to use the technology and features of these rooms is now available online via Canvas! To self enroll in this …

Smart Classroom Training Now Available Online
August 17, 2020
Smart Classroom Training Now Available Online
If you are faculty teaching in one of our campus Smart Classrooms, training on how to use the technology ... - Click To Read More

SDSU Virtual Backgrounds for Zoom

Michelle Peterson April 2, 2020 February 12, 2021

Have you been in a lot of Zoom meetings recently? Have you noticed some of your colleagues have traveled to some cool locations? They're (probably) using virtual backgrounds in Zoom! Below is a short one minute …

SDSU Virtual Backgrounds for Zoom
April 2, 2020
SDSU Virtual Backgrounds for Zoom
Have you been in a lot of Zoom meetings recently? Have you noticed some of your colleagues have traveled ... - Click To Read More

ITS transition to ServiceNow

James Frazee February 11, 2020 February 11, 2020

Instructional Technology Services (ITS) has begun its transition to a new help desk ticketing system called ServiceNow. ServiceNow is the IT Service Management tool currently used by multiple IT groups across SDSU for submitting, reassigning …

ITS transition to ServiceNow
February 11, 2020
ITS transition to ServiceNow
Instructional Technology Services (ITS) has begun its transition to a new help desk ticketing system called ServiceNow. ServiceNow is ... - Click To Read More

SDSU’s New Information Technology Division Teams Up at Cal State Tech Conference

James Frazee August 1, 2019 August 20, 2019

CIO Jerry Sheehan (sixth from right) with members of the Information Technology Division: Services and Strategy Team. What a difference a month makes! After his first 30 days as SDSU’s first campus-wide Chief Information Officer, …

SDSU’s New Information Technology Division Teams Up at Cal State Tech Conference
August 1, 2019
SDSU’s New Information Technology Division Teams Up at Cal State Tech Conference
CIO Jerry Sheehan (sixth from right) with members of the Information Technology Division: Services and Strategy Team. What a ... - Click To Read More

Immersive Learning Knowledge Share with NC State

Rudy Arias July 17, 2019 July 18, 2019

On Monday, July 29, Instructional Technology Services and two experts from North Carolina State University's Virtual & Augmented Reality Lab (VARL) are joining forces to talk Virtual and Augmented Reality! There will be a tour …

Immersive Learning Knowledge Share with NC State
July 17, 2019
Immersive Learning Knowledge Share with NC State
On Monday, July 29, Instructional Technology Services and two experts from North Carolina State University's Virtual & Augmented Reality Lab (... - Click To Read More

Physical Sciences, Room 130 Upgrade Evaluation

Michelle Peterson June 6, 2019 January 28, 2021

Update January 2021: The PS 130 Remodel has been completed! Please see the following 360 tour of the space as provided by Matterport: Update February 2020: Based on the feedback from the faculty focus groups below, we have …

Physical Sciences, Room 130 Upgrade Evaluation
June 6, 2019
Physical Sciences, Room 130 Upgrade Evaluation
Update January 2021: The PS 130 Remodel has been completed! Please see the following 360 tour of the space as provided by ... - Click To Read More

ITS Campus Impact 2018–2019

James Frazee May 20, 2019 June 14, 2019

Dear SDSU community, As the data demonstrate, ITS made significant contributions to Academic Affairs and across the University during the 2016–2018 timeframe, which was a period of record-breaking growth in demand for instructional technology services at …

ITS Campus Impact 2018–2019
May 20, 2019
ITS Campus Impact 2018–2019
Dear SDSU community, As the data demonstrate, ITS made significant contributions to Academic Affairs and across the University during ... - Click To Read More

Dean’s Update: ITS News

Michelle Peterson May 10, 2019 May 23, 2019

As we wrap another successful semester and academic year, the Instructional Technology Services Team is already gearing up for summer. Here are a few highlights from us at ITS. Topics: Smart Classroom Security and Identity Management Update: Canvas …

Dean’s Update: ITS News
May 10, 2019
Dean’s Update: ITS News
As we wrap another successful semester and academic year, the Instructional Technology Services Team is already gearing up for ... - Click To Read More

EDUCAUSE 2019 Horizon Report features SDSU VITaL Initiative

Sean Hauze April 24, 2019 April 24, 2019

We are pleased to announce the Virtual Immersive Teaching and Learning (VITaL) initiative was selected as a 2019 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report exemplar from over 60 submissions from various institutions in the United States and internationally. …

EDUCAUSE 2019 Horizon Report features SDSU VITaL Initiative
April 24, 2019
EDUCAUSE 2019 Horizon Report features SDSU VITaL Initiative
We are pleased to announce the Virtual Immersive Teaching and Learning (VITaL) initiative was selected as a 2019 EDUCAUSE Horizon ... - Click To Read More

VITaL: The Future of Immersive Learning at SDSU

Sean Hauze April 23, 2019 October 1, 2020

In Fall 2017, Instructional Technology Services (ITS) at San Diego State University (SDSU) launched the Virtual Immersive Teaching and Learning (VITaL) initiative, providing a variety of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), …

VITaL: The Future of Immersive Learning at SDSU
April 23, 2019
VITaL: The Future of Immersive Learning at SDSU
In Fall 2017, Instructional Technology Services (ITS) at San Diego State University (SDSU) launched the Virtual Immersive Teaching and Learning (... - Click To Read More

ITS Represents at Explore SDSU Day!

Ethan Garcia April 17, 2019 April 17, 2019

Ethan Garcia, Linda Woods, and David Snider at the ITS table. Explore SDSU day is a free all-campus event featuring information sessions, tours, and open houses. This is a great opportunity for future students to explore what life is …

ITS Represents at Explore SDSU Day!
April 17, 2019
ITS Represents at Explore SDSU Day!
Ethan Garcia, Linda Woods, and David Snider at the ITS table. Explore SDSU day is a free all-campus event ... - Click To Read More

Innovation Spotlight: ITS Faculty Fellow Dr. Harsimran Baweja

Maureen Guarcello April 8, 2019 April 10, 2019

Congratulations and thank you to ITS Faculty Fellow, Dr. Harsimran "Sim" Baweja, who was recently featured in SDSU's 360 Magazine. The article detailing his leading edge work can be found below. Sim's research and integration …

Innovation Spotlight: ITS Faculty Fellow Dr. Harsimran Baweja
April 8, 2019
Innovation Spotlight: ITS Faculty Fellow Dr. Harsimran Baweja
Congratulations and thank you to ITS Faculty Fellow, Dr. Harsimran "Sim" Baweja, who was recently featured in SDSU's 360 Magazine. ... - Click To Read More

ITS lends a hand to President’s new podcast

Guest User March 4, 2019 March 6, 2019

By Kevin Krick As a student assistant in Instructional Technology Services, I recently had the pleasure of getting to work on President Adela de la Torre’s new podcast, Fireside Charla. I am a Junior in the …

ITS lends a hand to President’s new podcast
March 4, 2019
ITS lends a hand to President’s new podcast
By Kevin Krick As a student assistant in Instructional Technology Services, I recently had the pleasure of getting to ... - Click To Read More

Actively Learning about Active Learning Spaces and Strategies

Katie Hughes February 26, 2019 March 11, 2019

In the spirit they were designed, one of Instructional Technology Services’ Learning Research Studios (AH-1112) overflowed with rapt faculty and administrators from across campus late Friday afternoon (2/22). The group gathered for a workshop on …

Actively Learning about Active Learning Spaces and Strategies
February 26, 2019
Actively Learning about Active Learning Spaces and Strategies
In the spirit they were designed, one of Instructional Technology Services’ Learning Research Studios (AH-1112) overflowed with rapt faculty ... - Click To Read More

Associate Dean’s Update: ITS News and Events

James Frazee February 6, 2019 February 7, 2019

Spring 2019 is underway! Please review these important Instructional Technology Services updates. Topics: Smart Classroom Security and Identity Management Update: Canvas Learning Management System Pilot SDSU Welcomes Ally Access to Campus Upcoming Spring 2019 Events Smart Classroom Security and Identity Management This …

Associate Dean’s Update: ITS News and Events
February 6, 2019
Associate Dean’s Update: ITS News and Events
Spring 2019 is underway! Please review these important Instructional Technology Services updates. Topics: Smart Classroom Security and Identity Management Update: ... - Click To Read More

SDSU’s VITaL Initiative Takes Home Silver at 2018 Reimagine Education Conference

Maureen Guarcello December 4, 2018 April 10, 2019

The Virtual Immersive Teaching and Learning (VITaL) initiative at San Diego State University (SDSU), launched in 2017, was honored with the Reimagine Education Silver Award in Virtual/Augmented Reality. The awards, billed as the Oscars for …

SDSU’s VITaL Initiative Takes Home Silver at 2018 Reimagine Education Conference
December 4, 2018
SDSU’s VITaL Initiative Takes Home Silver at 2018 Reimagine Education Conference
The Virtual Immersive Teaching and Learning (VITaL) initiative at San Diego State University (SDSU), launched in 2017, was honored with ... - Click To Read More

Recognizing Champions of Affordability

Linda Woods October 18, 2018 November 7, 2018

By Lia Dearborn and Katherine Holvoet Co-Chairs, Affordable Learning $olutions Committee, SDSU The second annual Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) Faculty Recognition and Vendor Showcase was held September 28, 2018 at the SDSU Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union. …

Recognizing Champions of Affordability
October 18, 2018
Recognizing Champions of Affordability
By Lia Dearborn and Katherine Holvoet Co-Chairs, Affordable Learning $olutions Committee, SDSU The second annual Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) ... - Click To Read More

SDSU Summer Refresh: Newer, Faster, and Brighter Rooms on Campus

Aurora Velasco October 8, 2018 December 4, 2018

In an effort to provide the latest in effective learning environments for SDSU faculty and students, each summer ITS evaluates and refreshes outdated Smart Classrooms. This process includes everything from newer and faster computers, brighter …

SDSU Summer Refresh: Newer, Faster, and Brighter Rooms on Campus
October 8, 2018
SDSU Summer Refresh: Newer, Faster, and Brighter Rooms on Campus
In an effort to provide the latest in effective learning environments for SDSU faculty and students, each summer ITS ... - Click To Read More

SDSU’s VITaL Takes Home the Gold at the CSU Tech Conference

Maureen Guarcello August 8, 2018 November 7, 2018

This July, California State University Academic and Information Technologists from all 23 campuses met at the annual Cal State Tech Conference in Sacramento to share, learn, collaborate, and ultimately strengthen the CSU's instructional and infrastructure …

SDSU’s VITaL Takes Home the Gold at the CSU Tech Conference
August 8, 2018
SDSU’s VITaL Takes Home the Gold at the CSU Tech Conference
This July, California State University Academic and Information Technologists from all 23 campuses met at the annual Cal State Tech ... - Click To Read More

Faculty in Focus – Arlette Baljon

Aurora Velasco July 13, 2018 November 7, 2018

The ITS Learning Research Studios (LRS) facilitate active learning within the classroom which fosters student engagement and collaboration. AH 1112 is one such LRS where Dr. Arlette Baljon, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, …

Faculty in Focus – Arlette Baljon
July 13, 2018
Faculty in Focus – Arlette Baljon
The ITS Learning Research Studios (LRS) facilitate active learning within the classroom which fosters student engagement and collaboration. AH 1112 ... - Click To Read More

SDSU Informs Ed Tech Advances Abroad

Maureen Guarcello June 27, 2018 November 7, 2018

Dr. James Frazee's keynote presention at the University of Glasgow In early June, by invitation from the Vice Principal for Teaching & Learning at the University of Glasgow, Drs. James and Rebecca Frazee gave an address and led …

SDSU Informs Ed Tech Advances Abroad
June 27, 2018
SDSU Informs Ed Tech Advances Abroad
Dr. James Frazee's keynote presention at the University of Glasgow In early June, by invitation from the Vice Principal ... - Click To Read More

Canvas Pilot Kick-Off

Guest User May 3, 2018 January 26, 2021

San Diego State University will be pilot testing the Canvas learning management system (LMS) beginning in Fall 2018, and we would like all faculty, staff, students and administrators to be aware of this important initiative. On …

Canvas Pilot Kick-Off
May 3, 2018
Canvas Pilot Kick-Off
San Diego State University will be pilot testing the Canvas learning management system (LMS) beginning in Fall 2018, and we ... - Click To Read More

ITS Faculty Fellow Sim Baweja to Host IMAGINE Event

Sean Hauze April 12, 2018 February 26, 2019

Join us for IMAGINE - Experience Imagination! April 20th, 2018, 10am–12pm Library, Digital Humanities Center, LA 61 Hosted by SDSU Instructional Technology Services Fellow, Harsimran S. Baweja Sponsored by Division of Undergraduate Studies - Common Experience Seating is limited to …

ITS Faculty Fellow Sim Baweja to Host IMAGINE Event
April 12, 2018
ITS Faculty Fellow Sim Baweja to Host IMAGINE Event
Join us for IMAGINE - Experience Imagination! April 20th, 2018, 10am–12pm Library, Digital Humanities Center, LA 61 Hosted by SDSU ... - Click To Read More

Learning Glass Featured in EDUCAUSE Blog

James Frazee April 5, 2018 April 5, 2018

The following article by Matt Anderson, James Frazee and Michael Peshkin was published by EDUCAUSE Review as part of the Transforming Higher Ed series: Reframing Learning with Learning Glass and Lightboard Authors: Matt Anderson, James Frazee and Michael Peshkin Published: Thursday, …

Learning Glass Featured in EDUCAUSE Blog
April 5, 2018
Learning Glass Featured in EDUCAUSE Blog
The following article by Matt Anderson, James Frazee and Michael Peshkin was published by EDUCAUSE Review as part of ... - Click To Read More

Monty Awards 2017

Polly Card September 7, 2017 September 7, 2017

With more than 280,000 graduates, we're delighted that our films were shared with San Diego State University community via the alumni newsletter this week! The highlight of ITS Learning Media’s year is always producing the "Monty" faculty award …

Monty Awards 2017
September 7, 2017
Monty Awards 2017
With more than 280,000 graduates, we're delighted that our films were shared with San Diego State University community via the ... - Click To Read More

360 Cameras Arrive at ITS

Ethan Garcia July 20, 2017 August 17, 2017

Instructional Technology Services has recently made available three different 360 Cameras that Faculty can use for instructional purposes. The cameras include the Nikon KeyMission 360, Samsung Gear 360, and Ricoh Theta S 360. We compared the …

360 Cameras Arrive at ITS
July 20, 2017
360 Cameras Arrive at ITS
Instructional Technology Services has recently made available three different 360 Cameras that Faculty can use for instructional purposes. The cameras ... - Click To Read More

Smart Classroom Upgrades – Summer 2017

Aurora Velasco July 12, 2017 October 9, 2018

Physics-145 Before the Summer 2016 Upgrades Physics-145 After the Summer 2016 Upgrades It's that time of year again and ITS is in the process of upgrading some of our learning spaces, also known as smart classrooms. …

Smart Classroom Upgrades – Summer 2017
July 12, 2017
Smart Classroom Upgrades – Summer 2017
Physics-145 Before the Summer 2016 Upgrades Physics-145 After the Summer 2016 Upgrades It's that time of year again and ITS is ... - Click To Read More

ITS Knowledge Share: ITS & Virtual Reality

Sean Hauze May 4, 2017 February 21, 2018

POLLY CARD & SEAN HAUZE Update (August, 2017): Instructional Technology Services is launching SDSU's Virtual Immersive Teaching and Learning (VITaL) for Fall 2017 courses. For more information, view our VITaL What We Do information sheet and VITaL Instructional Equipment List. Ew, …

ITS Knowledge Share: ITS & Virtual Reality
May 4, 2017
ITS Knowledge Share: ITS & Virtual Reality
POLLY CARD & SEAN HAUZE Update (August, 2017): Instructional Technology Services is launching SDSU's Virtual Immersive Teaching and Learning (VITaL) ... - Click To Read More

MERLOT.org Reviews for Affordable Learning $olutions

Linda Woods April 21, 2017 April 24, 2017

Recently, Instructional Technology Services (ITS) received grant funding to promote the adoption of cheaper or free textbooks and other instructional materials. Under the auspices of these two programs, CSU Affordable Learning $olutions and AB798 Textbook …

MERLOT.org Reviews for Affordable Learning $olutions
April 21, 2017
MERLOT.org Reviews for Affordable Learning $olutions
Recently, Instructional Technology Services (ITS) received grant funding to promote the adoption of cheaper or free textbooks and other ... - Click To Read More

Students Helping Students Survive and Thrive in Challenging Courses

Maureen Guarcello March 30, 2017 March 30, 2017

What do you get when you give students a job, training, autonomy, and the support of faculty who want to see their classes succeed? Thanks to the support of faculty, deans, department chairs, and most …

Students Helping Students Survive and Thrive in Challenging Courses
March 30, 2017
Students Helping Students Survive and Thrive in Challenging Courses
What do you get when you give students a job, training, autonomy, and the support of faculty who want ... - Click To Read More

Introducing Zoom: Web Conferencing that Delivers Happiness to Users

Sean Hauze February 27, 2017 January 30, 2020

Instructional Technology Services is excited to introduce Zoom as as the official web conferencing tool for faculty, staff, and students. This web conferencing tool can be used to teach an entire class online, or even …

Introducing Zoom: Web Conferencing that Delivers Happiness to Users
February 27, 2017
Introducing Zoom: Web Conferencing that Delivers Happiness to Users
Instructional Technology Services is excited to introduce Zoom as as the official web conferencing tool for faculty, staff, and ... - Click To Read More

Ask Me About Groups: Grading, Settings, Viewing Tricks

Linda Woods January 26, 2017 August 29, 2019

As enrollments in courses increase, more faculty are using Blackboard Groups as a way to encourage interaction and assist with assessment. Some of the top tools in Groups are: Group Sets: Instead of creating a …

Ask Me About Groups: Grading, Settings, Viewing Tricks
January 26, 2017
Ask Me About Groups: Grading, Settings, Viewing Tricks
As enrollments in courses increase, more faculty are using Blackboard Groups as a way to encourage interaction and assist ... - Click To Read More

Delegated Grading – Why You Shouldn’t Do It

Linda Woods January 26, 2017 August 29, 2019

Every once in awhile, a faculty member stumbles over the "delegated grading" feature in the Blackboard Assignment options. The name seems simple enough; however it adds a layer of complexity that many faculty might wish to avoid. Delegated …

Delegated Grading – Why You Shouldn’t Do It
January 26, 2017
Delegated Grading – Why You Shouldn’t Do It
Every once in awhile, a faculty member stumbles over the "delegated grading" feature in the Blackboard Assignment options. The ... - Click To Read More

ITS produces VR film showcased at Dual Language and English Learner Conference

Polly Card January 26, 2017 January 26, 2017

On January 13th I presented at the Dual Language and English Learner Conference at SDSU hosted in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education. It was an inspiring gathering headlined by U.S. Poet Laureate Juan …

ITS produces VR film showcased at Dual Language and English Learner Conference
January 26, 2017
ITS produces VR film showcased at Dual Language and English Learner Conference
On January 13th I presented at the Dual Language and English Learner Conference at SDSU hosted in partnership with ... - Click To Read More

Virtual Tour of SDSU Learning Research Studios

James Frazee January 18, 2017 January 18, 2017

On January 13, 2017 San Diego State University's Director of Instructional Technology Services (ITS) and Senior Academic Technology Officer, Dr. James P. Frazee, provided a virtual tour of two of SDSU's new Learning Research Studios …

Virtual Tour of SDSU Learning Research Studios
January 18, 2017
Virtual Tour of SDSU Learning Research Studios
On January 13, 2017 San Diego State University's Director of Instructional Technology Services (ITS) and Senior Academic Technology Officer, Dr. James ... - Click To Read More

Upload Blackboard Grades into WebPortal? Yes, it’s possible!

Linda Woods December 6, 2016 December 16, 2020

Got grading?  ITS, Enrollment Services, and the Registrar created a tool in early 2016 to make your end-of-semester grading easier. This process will permit you to upload your grades from Blackboard into the SDSU WebPortal simply …

Upload Blackboard Grades into WebPortal? Yes, it’s possible!
December 6, 2016
Upload Blackboard Grades into WebPortal? Yes, it’s possible!
Got grading?  ITS, Enrollment Services, and the Registrar created a tool in early 2016 to make your end-of-semester grading easier. ... - Click To Read More

Supporting Our Students’ Success Before It’s Too Late

Maureen Guarcello November 18, 2016 November 18, 2016

Check out our Learning Analytics videos to discover new ways to catch struggling students earlier in the semester. As you will see, in moments you can run a course report to see how often students …

Supporting Our Students’ Success Before It’s Too Late
November 18, 2016
Supporting Our Students’ Success Before It’s Too Late
Check out our Learning Analytics videos to discover new ways to catch struggling students earlier in the semester. As ... - Click To Read More

ITS Represents at Mediasite’s SoCal Chapter Meeting

Leo Lopez September 28, 2016 December 10, 2018

ITS’s very own Sean Hauze and Antonio DeNinno were invited to present at Mediasite’s SoCal Chapter Meeting hosted at the University of Southern California on September 22, 2016. Sean and Antonio were asked to present …

ITS Represents at Mediasite’s SoCal Chapter Meeting
September 28, 2016
ITS Represents at Mediasite’s SoCal Chapter Meeting
ITS’s very own Sean Hauze and Antonio DeNinno were invited to present at Mediasite’s SoCal Chapter Meeting ... - Click To Read More

Qwickly – Email or Post Announcements to Multiple Courses, and More

Linda Woods September 22, 2016 January 26, 2017

Have you ever wanted to send email or post an announcement to more than one course? Would you like to be able to make all of your courses available or unavailable simply by clicking an "on …

Qwickly – Email or Post Announcements to Multiple Courses, and More
September 22, 2016
Qwickly – Email or Post Announcements to Multiple Courses, and More
Have you ever wanted to send email or post an announcement to more than one course? Would you like ... - Click To Read More

Top Faculty Questions about Blackboard – Aug 2016

Linda Woods September 2, 2016 September 6, 2016

Since Spring 2014, ITS Faculty Support has tracked all faculty issues using a web-based trouble ticket system. All messages to our support email (bbhelp@nullsdsu.edu), as well as calls to our help line (594-3485) and most walk-in …

Top Faculty Questions about Blackboard – Aug 2016
September 2, 2016
Top Faculty Questions about Blackboard – Aug 2016
Since Spring 2014, ITS Faculty Support has tracked all faculty issues using a web-based trouble ticket system. All messages to ... - Click To Read More

Introducing Zoom – New SDSU Web Conferencing Tool

Sean Hauze August 17, 2016 January 30, 2020

We are excited to announce the launch of Zoom web conferencing at SDSU! Zoom is an easy-to-use web conferencing tool that works with Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Linux, allowing users to connect via video, …

Introducing Zoom – New SDSU Web Conferencing Tool
August 17, 2016
Introducing Zoom – New SDSU Web Conferencing Tool
We are excited to announce the launch of Zoom web conferencing at SDSU! Zoom is an easy-to-use web conferencing ... - Click To Read More

PePcon the Print + ePublishing Conference

Monika Lemp June 7, 2016 July 6, 2016

The latest in Print + ePublishing comes to San Diego! ITS Graphics is here at PePcon 2016, where over two dozen internationally renowned speakers are presenting 38 amazing sessions, filling our brains with the best tips and tricks. …

PePcon the Print + ePublishing Conference
June 7, 2016
PePcon the Print + ePublishing Conference
The latest in Print + ePublishing comes to San Diego! ITS Graphics is here at PePcon 2016, where over two dozen ... - Click To Read More

ITS Video Series Recognized with Hermes Creative Award

Eric Zentmyer June 1, 2016 July 6, 2016

The Instructional Technology Services Video Production team recently won gold at the 2016 Hermes Creative Awards for their video series “Artists in their Element”. The “Artists in their Element” series showcases the artistic endeavors and …

ITS Video Series Recognized with Hermes Creative Award
June 1, 2016
ITS Video Series Recognized with Hermes Creative Award
The Instructional Technology Services Video Production team recently won gold at the 2016 Hermes Creative Awards for their video series “... - Click To Read More

Smart Classroom Upgrades – Summer 2016

Aurora Velasco May 24, 2016 July 6, 2016

Before and after photos of a summer 2015 upgrade. Each summer, ITS conducts a major overhaul of some of our learning spaces, also known as smart classrooms. Technology upgrades include, but are not limited to, newer and …

Smart Classroom Upgrades – Summer 2016
May 24, 2016
Smart Classroom Upgrades – Summer 2016
Before and after photos of a summer 2015 upgrade. Each summer, ITS conducts a major overhaul of some of our ... - Click To Read More

Spring 2016 Grade Center Tips

Jon Rizzo May 4, 2016 July 6, 2016

Dear SDSU Faculty and Staff, As we near the end of the semester and the time to submit student grades, we wanted to send you a few important tips to help you work with the Blackboard …

Spring 2016 Grade Center Tips
May 4, 2016
Spring 2016 Grade Center Tips
Dear SDSU Faculty and Staff, As we near the end of the semester and the time to submit student ... - Click To Read More

Extended FIT Center Hours for Finals Week

Phil Denman April 26, 2016 July 6, 2016

We will be extending support hours in the Faculty Instructional Technology (FIT) Center during finals week for the Spring 2016 semester. From Monday, May 9 thru Thursday, May 12 the FIT Center will be open from 8:00 am …

Extended FIT Center Hours for Finals Week
April 26, 2016
Extended FIT Center Hours for Finals Week
We will be extending support hours in the Faculty Instructional Technology (FIT) Center during finals week for the Spring 2016 ... - Click To Read More

Introducing the New ITS Website

James Frazee April 14, 2016 July 6, 2016

We have been busy redesigning the ITS website to improve performance and the overall user experience. When you arrive the first thing you will notice is our main landing page. On this page we demonstrate our …

Introducing the New ITS Website
April 14, 2016
Introducing the New ITS Website
We have been busy redesigning the ITS website to improve performance and the overall user experience. When you arrive ... - Click To Read More

A Student Research Symposium Experience

Polly Card March 21, 2016 July 6, 2016

A woman in a dark suit offers me an apple and asks if I'd like to have my photo taken on the red carpet. Bright sunshine bounces around the white concrete courtyard. Students hunch over …

A Student Research Symposium Experience
March 21, 2016
A Student Research Symposium Experience
A woman in a dark suit offers me an apple and asks if I'd like to have my photo ... - Click To Read More

Extending Live Lectures to Mobile Devices

Sean Hauze February 22, 2016 July 6, 2016

  Learning in large lecture halls has benefits and setbacks. Common concerns among students are the speed at which professors teach, and trying to remember all of the content. In 2011, San Diego State University began to …

Extending Live Lectures to Mobile Devices
February 22, 2016
Extending Live Lectures to Mobile Devices
  Learning in large lecture halls has benefits and setbacks. Common concerns among students are the speed at which ... - Click To Read More

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