Education Technology
Brian Jambor, Educational Technologist/D2L Backup Administrator/D2L Support (218) 755-2056
Supports existing software and programs that enhance teaching: online meeting and collaboration tools, online test proctoring, video recording, storage, streaming, captioning and D2L integrations
Evaluates new academic technologies for teaching/learning and sharing knowledge
Active member of Teaching and Learning Center
Manages the Media Recording Studio in the A.C. Clark library
As employees, you have access to these tools and more: Kaltura MediaSpace (video/screen recording/streaming), Zoom (video conferencing), Microsoft TEAMS (collaboration), Respondus (exam proctoring).
D2L Brightspace and Course Design Support
Beth Jensen, Instructional Technology Specialist/D2L Lead Administrator, D2L Support, (218) 755-4217
Provides D2L training and support for employees: in person, email, phone, TEAMS and Zoom
Supports other D2L sites: advising, PDP documentation, training sites, campus organizations, collaboration, etc.
Active member of Teaching and Learning Center
Maintains D2L orientation and course design sites: Faculty and Staff Orientation to D2L Brightspace, BSU Student Orientation to D2L Brightspace
Notifies employees of professional development opportunities and updates
Online Course Design Resources
Resource sites available in D2L (self-enroll using the Discover tool in D2L):
- From On-Campus to Online: the Basics – compares the elements of the on-campus class to the online class and helps you create an effective online environment for your students
- Sample Course Template 2024 – A template site with examples of course design elements
- Generative AI Resources 2024 – An introduction to AI in higher ed, and sample course activities and syllabi statements
- Online Course Self-directed Tune-Up – helps you design your online class environment to effectively support student learning, includes eight tune-up modules based on different areas of course design
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Self-directed Workshop – helps you better understand UDL and apply its principles and guidelines in the design of your courses
- The Reading Room – articles available on topics of interest to educators