Instructional Technology
Instructional Technology
If you teach at Rice and are interested in using technology in your teaching, we are here to help! Whether it's teaching you about new or existing technologies and resources, helping you learn how to use them or develop new resources, or just answering questions and solving problems, we're here for you. We won't be able to solve every problem instantly - and some maybe not at all, but we'll do what we can to make the technology as easy to understand and simple to use as possible. We are new and our web site and services will be growing, so keep checking back. If you have comments or suggestions, or don't find what you're looking for on this site, mail helpdesk@rice.edu.
About CTS:
What is CTS and why was it created? Read the CTS policy paper and learn more about our mission.Projects by CTS Staff:
Take a look at some of the online curriculum projects CTS staff have been involved with over the years.
CTS Tools and Technologies:
Here's a partial list of some of the tools and technologies available to you through CTS.Where to Start:
Getting Started:
Check these pages to get an idea of what technology is out there and how to get started with it. Find out how mailing lists, newsgroups, web pages and more can help you use class time more effectively.
CTS Step-by-Step:
These pages include step-by-step help on how to get started building course web pages and where to turn for help.
Course Web Page Examples:
Looking for inspiration? Here are some examples of how instructors at Rice are using technology in their teaching. These sites cover a wide range of course web pages from the simple to the complex.
A Quick Self-check for your Course Web Site:
Take a minute to review your course web site and get some ideas of things you can do to improve your site's usability.
Course Web Pages in 90 Minutes Tutorial:
This site covers some of the basics in setting up course web pages at Rice using Dreamweaver.
Rice Classroom and Lab Pages:
The latest information about locations, operating instructions, hardware and software configurations, and where to go to get help - plus a search page to help you find the right classroom or lab for your needs!
CTS Mailing Lists:
Sign up for the classroom mailing lists to be kept up-to-date on changes, or join the CTSINFO mailing list for general announcements and discussion about technology-based course resource projects.Course Resource Pages:
These pages include step-by-step help on how to get started building course web pages and where to turn for help.Tools and Services:
Some aspects of preparing and maintaining technology resources can be downright tedious. We will keep searching for tools and strategies to make it easier.Other Resources:
Pointers to other places on- and off-campus that offer services and information you might find useful. Look here for quick answers on how to find help.
Classroom
Technology Services (cts@rice.edu)