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Information about the central information technology (IT) resources used by employees at the University for instructional and research activities is below.
For a listing of IT resources used by employees for administrative activities, see Staff Members. For all OIT resources, see Services & Systems and Partners & Projects. Local resources also are available in some colleges and departments and on coordinate campuses. See Help & Support.
Get brief information and links to further details about the most commonly-used technology resources for current University of Minnesota instructors and researchers below.
CAP assists University students, staff, and faculty with disabilities in accessing computers and information through the use of adaptive technology.
Faculty Development Programs and Consultation Services pages
Our consultants are available to assist faculty and staff across a broad range of issues and technologies, from brief one-on-one assistance to long-term projects such as redesigning an entire program for online delivery.
Investigate Educational Technologies pages
A range of technologies are available at the University for instructors to use in support of teaching and learning that enable them to create digital and online course content and activities and interact with students in a variety of ways. Our consultants also can help instructors select and effectively utilize these technologies; see Faculty Development Programs and Consultation Services pages.
EGMS (the Electronic Grants Management System) is a series of databases with a Web front-end that faculty and staff can use to complete proposal forms for submission to sponsors and University forms related to sponsored projects or research.
Emerging Academic Technology Services pages
As a part of our day-to-day work and at the request of faculty and staff clients and strategic planning groups, we explore, analyze, evaluate, pilot, and implement emerging academic technologies.
Evaluation and Research Services pages
Faculty can partner with our research team as we explore the nature and effects of educational technology used in departments and colleges and evaluate technology initiatives and their impact on teaching and learning.
Experts@Minnesota is a gateway to our faculty and staff experts. The site is designed to help users locate University of Minnesota mentors, subject matter experts, or research partners. It includes information about a diverse cross-section of employees, such as laboratory scientists, professors, clinicians, project coordinators, computer programmers, and senior administrators.
Moodle support site
Investigate Educational Technologies: Moodle page
Moodle is course management software designed to support social constructionist pedagogical practices. Instructors can create course Web sites that include text, multimedia learning resources, and activities. A rich set of tools and features are included to enable collaboration and group participation.
Faculty Development Programs and Consultation Services page
Our professional development programs provide opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary scholarly communities designed to facilitate the development of understanding and technical skill necessary to effectively integrate technology into teaching, research, and engagement efforts.
The Research Cyberinfrastructure Alliance (RCA) functions as a virtual organization of research support and information technology service providers, working to identify, align, advise and leverage a portfolio of research technology resources and support services throughout the University.
University students, faculty, staff members, and departments may purchase some software at a discounted price. Eligibility is based on University affiliation. We also sponsor a UTools in Delicious list to help faculty, staff, and students choose free or low-cost, open-source software that supports teaching and learning.
Help and Support pages
Tech Stop site
(612) 301-4357
help@umn.edu
Technology Help is your first point of contact for computer, Internet, and campus telephone support. Check here for help with e-mail, passwords, hardware, software, campus telephones, and more. Walk-in help is available at Tech Stop in 101 Coffman Memorial Union. Most support is free to the University community.
We provide learning opportunities aimed at helping faculty, staff, and students get the most out of technologies used on campus. Take one of our scheduled instructor-led classes, log on to online learning, or partner with us to customize or co-deliver training for specific needs.
University project teams developing Web sites or Web applications can hire us to conduct usability evaluations. We also provide support to academic researchers and instructors for research and class projects.
WebVista support site
WebVista, SafeAssign, Wimba Voice Tools pages
WebVista is course management software that enables instructors to create and manage, and students to access and participate in, Web-based learning materials and activities using built-in synchronous and asynchronous learning modules, discussions, chat, whiteboard, assessments, grade book, collaboration, and other tools.
The customizable myU Web portal brings specific information relating to your courses, teaching, and work life directly to you. Log on and click on my COURSES & TEACHING to view the online content for your classes. Set up links to your favorite news channels, start a discussion, check your e-mail and online calendar, or store files.
