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The University of Illinois at Chicago

ACCC - Academic Computing and Communications Center

The mission of the ITL is to help UIC faculty make use of computer technology and Web-based solutions to enhance teaching and learning. The ITL also serves as a test bed for new technology applications in computing and education.


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ITL Links

  1. About the ITL
    Get an overview of the ITL, the services that we provide, and all the things that you can do at the ITL-West and ITL-East.
  2. Hours and Location
    Learn about the ITL hours, ITL open hours, how to get here, and how to contact us.
  3. Making Reservations
    Make an appointment, or stop by without one, during ITL open hours: ITL-West: Mondays and Thursdays, 1-5pm. ITL-East: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1-5pm.
  4. Seminar Materials
    Review the materials available for each training workshop offered by the ITL and ACCC.
  5. Blackboard Support Page
    Blackboard is an easy-to-use Web-based learning management system that you can use to provide an integrated teaching and learning environment.
  6. Mobile Computing
    Mobile computing is a hot topic on campus. Find out about wireless, Tablet PC's, and more.
  7. Streaming Services
    The ITL runs a RealMedia Helix streaming server that can deliver RealAudio, RealVideo, QuickTime, Windows Media, MP3 and other multimedia content over the Internet.
  8. ACCC e-Rooms
    ACCC e-Rooms (aka Centra Symposium) is an easy to use Web Conferencing system for real-time teaching and collaboration.
  9. IP Videoconferencing
    IP Videoconferencing (IPVC) supports two-way video and audio communication over the Internet, between two or more locations.
  10. U of I Online
    The UofI Online Resource Page is specifically written to address the needs of faculty, staff and students associated with UofI Online distance education programs originated at UIC.
  11. ACCC Workshops
    ACCC Workshops are offered throughout the year and are open to all UIC faculty, staff and students. Sign up for a workshop today!
  12. ACCC Home Page
    Visit the Academic Computing and Communications Center home page.
  13. UIC Home Page
    Go to the UIC home page, packed with items of interest to the entire UIC community.
  14. Questions? - Email the ITL if you are a faculty or staff member, and have any questions regarding Web / Multimedia design and development or, on anything related to the use of computer technology in the classroom. Email the ITL

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ITL In the News

Faculty Development Weeks 2004
View the on-demand archived presentations with the Real Player and view presentation materials here.

ITL-East opens!
Located in room 401 CCC, on the 4th floor of the CCC Office Tower.

ITL-East Open Hours:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1-5pm, and by appointment.

ITL Spring 2005 Update
Take a look at our last published update.

Mobile Computing: the Tablet PC

Introduction to Wireless Networking

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In The Spotlight

Take a look at some of today's hot topics in technology and education.

  1. SafeAssignment: Easily Deter Plagiarism in Your Class
  2. Easy PowerPoint Audio Presentations with Impatica
  3. Making Web Pages Accessible
  4. Digital Video Applications in the Classroom
  5. Videoconferencing over the Internet
  6. MERLOT
    A free and open repository of online learning materials.
  7. Illinois Online Network
  8. ITL SmartMaps

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ITL TV Webcasts

itlTV facilitates interactive live Webcasts and on-demand archives of streaming video and audio programs, over the Internet.

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Free Plug-Ins and Players

  1. Macromedia Flash Player
  2. Adobe Acrobat Reader
  3. Real Player
  4. Windows Media Player
  5. QuickTime
  6. AOL Instant Messenger
  7. MSN Messenger

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Webcasts & Streaming

  1. RealNetworks Showcase
  2. RealGuide Radio/TV
  3. Windows Media Channels
  4. UIC Flames Radio

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ACCC Highlights

  1. Getting help from ACCC
  2. Network Services Kit
  3. Get Web space on Tigger
  4. PC Lab Reservation
  5. Computing@UIC Tutorial
  6. ACCC Dialin Services

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UIC In Session

  1. Phonebook Lookup
  2. UIC Timetable
  3. Class Rosters
  4. Class Web Pages
  5. Academic Calendar
  6. Chicagoland Traffic

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Instructional Technology

  1. Blackboard CourseInfo course sites
  2. Solutions for Teaching Using the Web
  3. Introduction to PowerPoint
  4. Copyright, Fair Use, and Educational Multimedia
  5. Streaming Media at UIC
  6. Redesigning class materials for Web Delivery
  7. ITL Conference 2002 hypermedia
  8. ITL Conference 2003 hypermedia

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Creating Web Pages

  1. Putting Class Materials Online
  2. Web Publishing at UIC (workshop)
  3. Creating Your Own Personal Home Page in a Nutshell
  4. Using Dreamweaver
  5. HTML Intermediate Topics
  6. Web Publishing at UIC
  7. Yale Web Style Guide
  8. Web Accessibility Initiative

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Group Conferencing

  1. Enhancing Class Communications
  2. Engaging Your Students in Online Learning Activities
  3. WebBoard Discussion Forums
  4. Listserv lists

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Web Development

  1. Web page design
  2. Advanced Web Authoring with Dreamweaver
  3. webmonkey.com
  4. c|net Builder.com
  5. WebDeveloper.com
  6. HTMLgoodies.com

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Video Conferencing

  1. IP Videoconferencing at UIC
  2. IP videoconferencing Overview
  3. Videoconferencing at UIC
  4. Videoconferencing Cookbook

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Multimedia Development

  1. Developing Multimedia-rich Learning Modules
  2. Using Fireworks
  3. Flash Web Animations
  4. Flash Developer's Resources
  5. Macromedia Authorware
  6. Macromedia Director MX

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Miscellaneous

  1. Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
  2. WWW Consortium Standards
  3. SMIL Presentations
  4. Groove Internet Communications
  5. SnagIt Screen Capture
  6. WinZip Archive Utility

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Internet Resources

  1. Where to buy?
  2. Ziff-Davis ZDNet
  3. TechTV
  4. Educause
  5. Educause Review
  6. The Chronicle of Higher Education
  7. Asynchronous Learning Networks
  8. Syllabus

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Last Modified: June 16, 2005— Instructional Technology Lab