CTS recognizes that there are a lot of time-consuming jobs necessary for the production of technology-based course resources. Faculty shouldn't have to spend their time learning to scan or convert documents in order to build course resources. We can't take your notes and produce course web pages for you, but we will try to help with some of the time-consuming and repetitive tasks and we will offer advice and training so that you can use the time you have as effectively as possible.
Caveats:
You must be a Rice instructor or teaching assistant working on a course-related
project in order to use these services. Because these services are new and we
aren't certain what the demand will be, we will be creating and modifying guidelines
as we grow. We will work with you to set reasonable deadlines and expectations
of what can be accomplished and will give our best effort to accomplish the
task at hand. Feedback from you as we grow can help make CTS a success.
| Audio |
Audio conversion -
We can help convert audio for use on the Rice RealMedia server, which lets users stream audio clips over the web for faster playback.
| Consultation |
Project and technology consultation -
We can provide help on where to get started and what software to use for creating technology-based course resources.
| Imaging |
Image cataloging -
We have recently purchased image cataloging software that will be used to serve campus-wide image catalogs, but can also be used to create individual catalogs for your images. If you have a lot of digital images and are looking for a way to keep track of them, contact us.
| Video |
Video capture and conversion -
Video can be captured and converted into several formats, including RealMedia format for streaming of video clips over the web via the Rice RealMedia server.
Classroom
Technology Services (cts@rice.edu)