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Teaching and Learning Center

Integrating technology into the learning environment

The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) is a resource for Cal U faculty members as they explore effective uses for mobile technology and smart classroom technology in education.

Director Dr. Joseph Zisk and instructional specialist C.J. DeJuliis work with faculty members to provide hands-on training and facilitate an exchange of ideas.

They also are building a library of online tutorials that can help faculty members explore best practices and integrate technology into their classes.

The Teaching and Learning Center is based in Keystone Hall, Room 411. The phone number is 724-938-4168.

Tech Tuesdays - Will resume Fall 2012

Room 411, Keystone Hall

Staff from the Teaching and Learning Center and the Office of Web-Based Programs answer faculty questions about integrating smart classroom technology, mobile devices and other high-tech tools into the teaching and learning environment.

No appointment necessary. Walk-ins are welcome!

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Fall 2012 Dates

Tech Tuesdays will run from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the following days:

  • TBA
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 Virtual Thursdays

Every Thursday starting June 7, 2012 (8:00 am - 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) 

  • June 7, 14, 21, 28
  • July 5, 12, 19, 26
  • August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

   Virtual Training Tech 1   Virtual Training Tech 2   Virtual D2L Training Tech

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Topics include:

  • Desire2Learn (D2L): Sharing tips and strategies
  • Mobile apps: Using Apptendance, FlashyCard (faculty), FlashyCard (student), and D2L
    • If you are a first time user, enter your Cal U e-mail and select “Log In.” Create an account password and follow activation instructions that will be sent to your e-mail.
  • Collegeanywhere: Accessing online video clips from the nonprofit consortium http://calu.collegeanywhere.org/
    • Enter your Cal U e-mail and regular password to log in.
  • Poll Everywhere: Using cellphones to poll students/ask questions in class
  • Add audio: Utilizing software and web tools, instructors can develop narrated presentations for class use.
  • Smart Sympodiums: Sharing tips, techniques and best practices

What People Are Saying

“I got a lot of help from the Teaching and Learning Center.”

Dr. Kimberly Woznack
Chair, Department of Chemisrty and Physics

























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