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LCLC Services

Blackboard Enhanced Teaching

• Offering Blackboard workshops for language instructors and TA

• Using the Blackboard Learning System for language specific applications

• Setting up a reusable Blackboard template for classes taught repeatedly

• Setting up discussion forums based on readings, video or audio prompts

• Setting up independent reading assignments with integrated dictionary access

• Using the Blackboard online grade book

• Deterring plagiarism, easily, with Safe Assignments

• Using electronic portfolios as an assessment tool

• Using online quizzes as a preparation for class discussions

• Using Podcasts for oral exams and additional speaking practice

• Bringing RSS feeds from podcasts, blogs, newspapers, etc. into Blackboard sites

Web design & Development

• Helping set up a class website on traditional web servers

• Putting syllabi and class materials on the Web

• Using publicly accessible blogs and wikis as learning activities for task based instruction to integrate culture and communication

• Help with online and hybrid (blended) learning course development

• Teaching from anywhere via interactive live webcasts

• Building online language lab using streaming services for Real Video, MP#s, QuickTime and Windows Media

Multimedia Technology Support

• Scanning hardcopy into HTML, Acrobat PDF and Microsoft Word

• Digitizing photographs, line art, negatives, transparencies and slides

• Compressing images for fast internet downloads

• Compressing Microsoft Power Point and Acrobat PDF content

• Using graphics and photo editing software

• Creating thumbnails and multi-resolution stock image libraries

Multimedia Projects & Development

• Using multimedia authoring software (such as Adobe Web Premium CS3) to create teaching materials

• Authoring digital video, audio and streaming media for language class use

• Developing interactive Flash learning games or exercises

• Direct videotape conversion to DVD’s

• CD-ROM/DVD duplication for language class use

• Producing interactive DVD’s from VHS or digital media using either PC software or Mac software

• Subtitling video clips

• Using our Sound Studio to assist audio recording and post production for language instructors

Faculty Resource Center Services

• Faculty workshops and technology presentations

• One-on-one consultations on using language teaching related software

• On-site training to individual instructors and departmental groups

• Providing LCLC@uic orientation to new faculty, staff and TA

• Providing consultation on hardware (PC and Mac), software purchase, troubleshooting etc.

• Previewing software and new technology developments

• Loaning digital video cameras, notebook computers, projectors and other gear

• Support for Microsoft office, Adobe and other language teaching related software

• Exploring tablet PC and digital ink technology

• Note taking and managing information with MS-Onenote and other applications

Video conferencing & Dish Network Projects

• Using video conferencing technology

• Real-time teaching and meetings via Grant Hall video conferencing room

• Using Dish Network programs to create teaching materials

• Providing real time and asynchronous class collaboration tools