From projectors in the classroom, to video conferencing; from educational technology tools to support learning, to support for online and hybrid course development; Educational Technology is here to support using technology to enhance learning at Kent State University. There are several specialties within Educational Technology.

Course Design, Development and Support

Educational Technology Design
Educational Technology Designers (ETs) research, design, develop and/or integrate complex learner-centered designs for educational technology solutions. We collaborate with faculty and other... read more

Learning Management System
The Learning Management Support group supports Kent State faculty in the creation and distribution of courses in the University's Learning Management Systems (LMS): Blackboard Learn (9.1) and its predecessor, Blackboard Vista (8.0). Faculty can use Blackboard courses to deliver fully online courses as well as supplement face-to-face or synchronous courses.

Multimedia Development
The Multimedia Development group works closely with the Educational Technology Designers to incorporate multimedia into your face-to-face and online courses. We also assist academic units... read more

Technology Implementation and Support

Classroom Technologies
The Classroom Technologies group supports the audio and visual (a/v) equipment across the Kent Campus. These technologies are used daily by Kent State faculty, staff and students in face-to-face... read more

Academic Federated Services
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End User Computing Infrastructure
The End User Computing Infrastructure group has responsibility for the design and implementation of end user computing devices and accompanying software at the university. Areas of work include the... read more

Video Conferencing Operations
Video Conferencing allows students, faculty and staff to connect with other students and professional at any Kent State campus and around the world. This is accomplished using technology that delivers... read more

Faculty Computer Refresh Program
Faculty Computer Refresh is a program which ensures that Kent Campus tenure-track faculty members have current computers available for their use at little or no cost to the department. All eligible... read more

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Phone: 330-672-9799