Enhanced Instruction with Connected Classroom Technology
Aurora Velasco
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” …
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the IT Division
Aurora Velasco
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 …
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 …
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 …
Academic Integrity in Difficult Times: A SDSU Think-In
Michelle Peterson
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
SDSU’s New Information Technology Division Teams Up at Cal State Tech Conference
James Frazee
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
EDUCAUSE 2019 Horizon Report features SDSU VITaL Initiative
Sean Hauze
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. …
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), …
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 …
Innovation Spotlight: ITS Faculty Fellow Dr. Harsimran Baweja
Maureen Guarcello
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 …
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 …
Actively Learning about Active Learning Spaces and Strategies
Katie Hughes
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 …
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 …
SDSU’s VITaL Initiative Takes Home Silver at 2018 Reimagine Education Conference
Maureen Guarcello
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 …
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. …
SDSU Summer Refresh: Newer, Faster, and Brighter Rooms on Campus
Aurora Velasco
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’s VITaL Takes Home the Gold at the CSU Tech Conference
Maureen Guarcello
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
ITS Faculty Fellow Sim Baweja to Host IMAGINE Event
Sean Hauze
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
MERLOT.org Reviews for Affordable Learning $olutions
Linda Woods
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 …
Students Helping Students Survive and Thrive in Challenging Courses
Maureen Guarcello
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 …
Introducing Zoom: Web Conferencing that Delivers Happiness to Users
Sean Hauze
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 …
Ask Me About Groups: Grading, Settings, Viewing Tricks
Linda Woods
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 …
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 …
ITS produces VR film showcased at Dual Language and English Learner Conference
Polly Card
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 …
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 …
Upload Blackboard Grades into WebPortal? Yes, it’s possible!
Linda Woods
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 …
Supporting Our Students’ Success Before It’s Too Late
Maureen Guarcello
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 …
ITS Represents at Mediasite’s SoCal Chapter Meeting
Leo Lopez
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 …
Qwickly – Email or Post Announcements to Multiple Courses, and More
Linda Woods
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 …
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 …
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, …
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. …
ITS Video Series Recognized with Hermes Creative Award
Eric Zentmyer
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
