The Academic Instructional Technology Center (AITC) provides instructional training expertise for the development and support of instructional technology including online courses and specialized educational programs.
We are available to assist faculty with the following:
- Assistance with pedagogy in an online learning environment.
- Faculty training and support in regards to Blackboard, Adams State University’s Learning Management System.
- Group and individual training for supported technologies.
- Recommendations for managing online course instruction.
- Recommendations and guidelines for the effective uses of multimedia.
Contact Information
Academic Instructional Technology Help Desk
MCD 115
Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.
719-587-7371
asaitc@adams.edu
Professional Development Opportunities
BB-101: Blackboard Basics and Course Design
This is a baseline training course for faculty and instructors preparing to teach a fully or hybrid (partially online) course. The course is two weeks in length (10 days with no work on the weekends) and is conducted entirely online. At the end of the course, participants will be evaluated on their attainment of a pre-established set of objectives. Be advised that this is not a self-paced course. This course is demanding and time consuming with as many as 10 to 20+ hours of work required, so please enroll only if you have the time to be successful. The course is offered at no charge and is open only to those currently teaching or with contractual ties to teach for Adams State in the future.
During the course, participants will be learn how to develop a quality online course, first by exploring the student experience in using various features of Blackboard, such as submitting assignments, taking assessments, participating in asynchronous and synchronous communication, and working in study groups. Participants are also placed in the role of instructors, with other participants assigned as students in their practice class. Faculty will learn how to create assignments, manage online conferences, and provide student feedback. The goal at the end of the course is that the participants will have developed items and skills that they can use in their future online courses.
This course is available for staff and faculty teaching for Adams State University.
Digital Accessibility – Self-paced Training Shell
Need help learning how to make your digital course materials accessible and compliant with state and federal regulations? Faculty and staff can enroll in a Digital Accessibility (Self-paced Training) shell. Log into Blackboard and look for the link on the Institution Page!
Digital Accessibility Chart
Our Accessibility Chart can help you prioritize what to fix first, and gives step-by-step guidance on common and discipline-specific accessibility issues.
SmartBoards
Many classrooms on the Adams State University campus are outfitted with SmartBoards to enhance the classroom experience. To assist you with their use, please see the videos below.
Introducing SMART Ink (2:52)
How does SMART Ink work? (2:35)
