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Faculty and Staff

Tools for Teaching and Learning

The following tools for teaching and learning are available to faculty and staff of the Indiana University School of Nursing.

Assistance

  • Support Center:
    • Phone support: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: (317) 274-HELP (4357)
    • Walk-in support: Information Technologies building (ICTC), room 129, Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon-4 p.m.
    • E-mail support: ithelp [at] iu [dot] edu
    • ITHelpLive (chat with a consultant), Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.: https://ithelplive.iu.edu
  • Knowledge Base: http://kb.iu.edu
  • Nursing Help Line: (317) 278-NURS (6877)
  • Nursing Technology Support request form

Audio/Visual Equipment

The School of Nursing provides limited audio/visual equipment for faculty and staff use.

  • To check out a digital video recorder or digital camera for use in your classes, contact Malarie Piercy by phone (317) 274-1829 or e-mail mpiercy [at] iupui [dot] edu
  • To check out a laptop for conference presentations, call (317) 278-NURS at least 48 hours in advance to check availability

Classroom Technology

All university general inventory classrooms are equipped with overhead projectors to display information on transparencies; most classrooms also are equipped with additional technology. Review the complete list for specific room numbers and available technology. Classroom equipment is secured with a universal Crestron control system, which works in any general inventory classroom. School of Nursing academic departments will be notified by the on-site UITS technology representative when the passcode changes.

Instructors may request a VHS camera recorder (camcorder) or 35mm slide projector for classroom use by calling (317) 274-4357.

For general assistance, contact Dan Hall ( dhall1 [at] iupui [dot] edu ) or use the online instructions and training tutorials. For specific problems or special issues, please contact Beverly Teach, teach [at] indiana [dot] edu.

Conference Room Audio/Visual Equipment

Indiana University School of Nursing conference rooms include NU B10F, NU 127, NU 135, NU 222, NU 311, NU 336, NU 339, NU 410, NU 441, NU 456, and NU 487. For questions, contact Malarie Piercy by phone (317) 274-1829 or e-mail mpiercy [at] iupui [dot] edu; after hours, please contact the UITS Support Center (317) 274-HELP (4357).

Instructional Design

Cindy Hollingsworth is available to consult with faculty who are developing new courses or redesigning existing courses for delivery incorporating distance education technologies. Services include incorporating active learning strategies, adult learning theory, effective design, assessment and evaluation strategies, and interactive online communication. She also provides, upon request, analysis and reviews of existing courses. Contact Cindy by e-mail cholling [at] iupui [dot] edu or phone (317) 274-0752 to schedule a consultation.

Oncourse CL

Oncourse CL, Indiana University's learning management system, is supported at the School of Nursing by Ben Johnson. For questions on using Oncourse CL, contact Ben by e-mail bsjohnso [at] iupui [dot] edu or phone (317) 278-6562.

Technology Training

Video Conferencing

For Distance Classes
It is essential that you schedule videoconferencing rooms prior to the date you need to use them so that service will be activated for your class.

To schedule distance classes, contact Linda Viegas, (317) 274-4413, or Nikki Holdcroft, (317) 274-8010.

For Meetings
To schedule video conferencing for meetings or for help with video conferencing, contact Malarie Piercy by phone (317) 274-1829 or e-mail mpiercy [at] iupui [dot] edu.

A secondary resource for help with technical issues is to call (812) 856-2020 or from a campus phone, 6-2020.

Adobe Acrobat Connect (formerly Breeze) Meeting

To request Acrobat Connect (formerly Breeze) space or to obtain training ( learn more about Acrobat Connect at Indiana University or print the Quick Guide for Hosts (pdf) ), contact Malarie Piercy by phone (317) 274-1829 or e-mail mpiercy [at] iupui [dot] edu . For help with technical difficulties after hours, please contact the UITS Support Center (317) 274-HELP (4357).

Web by Design

Cindy Hollingsworth's Web by Design site provides access to numerous online tutorials and annotated Web links for teaching and learning. Resources such as custom PowerPoint templates, photos, and a repository of Oncourse CL Quick Tips specifically for use by Indiana University School of Nursing faculty and staff are also available.

Webcourses Interactive Training Seminar/CL (WITS/CL)

In WITS/CL you can learn about and practice navigating the Oncourse CL course management system. Learning activities include practice chats, sending and receiving messages, using attachments, threaded discussion forums, and development of a personal profile. WITS/CL is available year-round and is facilitated the week preceding the start through the first week of classes. It is a free resource to Indiana University School of Nursing faculty, staff, and students.

Register for WITS/CL!