Whatever your current comfort level with learning technologies, we’re here to help you go deeper. A step or a leap at a time, we’ll show you a new world of possibilities.
Welcome to Educational Technology
Educational Technology (EdTech) enables Boston University faculty and academic staff to leverage available and emerging learning-centered technologies.Technology enablement
We manage key learning technology platforms
On-demand consultations and assistance
Matching technology solutions to your needs
Faculty and staff technology trainings
Instructional support on all campuses
Communities of practice
Gathering places for BU technology users
Technology Evaluation
Identifying the right solutions
Multimedia production and distribution
Learn how to use multimedia
Multimedia use can benefit students and faculty alike with better use of time, easier learning, and new approaches to complex material.
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Faculty Voices
These stories come from across the university, and we welcome YOURS!
- All Technology (EdTech)
- Center for Teaching & Learning
- Other
- Pedagogy (CTL)
Social Media as a Research Tool for Undergrads
Finding new ways to teach students discernment of cutting-edge news is an important part of this Boston University College of General Studies lecturer adds learning value for students both inside and out of the classroom.
The Benefits of Working with DL&I’s Instructional Production Services Team
Faculty and staff from all across BU discuss the benefits of working with the DL&I’s Instructional Production Services team and using the media studio.
Experimenting with MyMedia as an Instructional Tool
In a short time, SED’s Dr. Christine Leider has experimented with using MyMedia with her online students in several ways. She started with Powerpoint lectures, a function that she imagines
Student Peer-Review of Films Creates More In-Depth Classroom Discussions
Using MyMedia as a tool for students to do peer-reviews of rough cuts for a film production workshop frees classroom time for educational topics and more in-depth, thoughtful conversation. Through the Blackboard MyMedia Gallery interface, students upload their media, can look at each other’s work on their own time and at whatever location is convenient for them, and make comments online.
Comprehension Checks with Echo Cloud
SPH lecturer Cassie Ryan talks about effectively tracking student comprehension in class
Why I Love Blackboard
SPH lecturer uses LMS to make courses paperless and improve students’ learning
Geddes Language Lab Innovates
Advancing language resources for faculty and students is an ongoing commitment
Teaching Multidisciplinary Science with Video
Climate physicist transforms Earth & Environment class
Flipped Writing Class Buys Time
Flipping ESL Writing class in CAS created much-needed study and class time.
Eportfolio Assessments to Deepen Learning
The College of General Studies finds many rewards to using Digication