UMass Amherst IT and the UMass Instructional Design, Engagement, and Support (IDEAS) group provide instructors with training, support, and resources to incorporate technological tools into their teaching and research. We work to improve the student learning experience by supporting instructors who choose to use technologies in the creation and implementation of effective and innovative teaching techniques.
Looking for more information on IDEAS and support resources? Check out the UMass IDEAS site at umass.edu/ideas.
Learn more about instructional technologies:
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Search the IT Support Center
Browse by topic or use the comprehensive search tool to find answers to your questions about computing and technology at UMass Amherst.
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Browse Resources and Guides for Teaching Technologies
We continuously create and update documentation for all the tools and topics that we support. To learn more about these topics, please see our list of instructional technology topics and tools.
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Review Grading Information for Instructors
Final grades are submitted at the end of the semester through the grading form in SPIRE. Check out our page above for more information on moving grades from your LMS to SPIRE.
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Contact the Instructional Media Lab
Come to the Instructional Media Lab and get help with your instructional technology needs from knowledgeable and patient consultants.
413-545-2823, @email
Drop-ins via Zoom, Physical Plant 307.1 and 307.2. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
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Register for a Workshop
We offer workshops specially tailored to the needs of UMass faculty. If you or your department has enough people interested in a topic, we can also develop and teach a
custom workshop for you in our classroom or yours.
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Use Technology in the Classroom
We offer computer classrooms that you can reserve for a semester or a single session. Our classroom technology team can assist you with the planning, implementation, and operation of audio/visual technology in your classroom.
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Explore the future of teaching & learning!
Come innovate with us: umass.edu/ideas