Instructional Technologies

Mission: The mission of the Instructional Technologies group is to provide faculty at Union College with instructional technology tools as well as technical and pedagogical support to promote student success, inspire a passion for learning, and foster a productive learning community to enhance teaching and learning.

Instructional Technology is more than just AV equipment, videotapes, and computers. It is a process that uses instructional tools in conjunction with learning theories to organize, sequence, present, and reinforce information appropriately for particular teaching/learning situations. We work collaboratively with instructional and technology support staff from around campus, and share information and resources as appropriate to meet the needs of faculty in the design, selection, production, and distribution of instructional media. We offer technology consultations, one-on-one training, workshops, and other services that are beneficial to an innovative learning environment. Instructional technology supported by us includes:

• Learning Management Systems (Transitioning from Blackboard to Nexus)
• Blogs
• Wikis
• Audience Response Systems (also known as “Clickers”)
• Lecture Capture
• Video editing/film production

If you are interested in discovering how to best incorporate technology into new or updated assignments and projects or if you’re learning how to use a new technology tool, the Instructional Technologists can provide more information and assistance.

Kesheng Yu
Instructional Technology Coordinator
kesheng@union.edu
518-388-6767

Kevin Barhydt
Academic Technology Specialist
barhydtk@union.edu
518-388-6663