Integrating Technology
Information for integrating technology into your instructionWhy integrate technology in your instruction?
Integration of technology into instructional practices can increase student learning and engagement. This is especially true when the technology is aligned with course and learning objectives.
The process of choosing the appropriate technology for your learning objectives or goals may not always be immediately obvious. The learning technologies listed on this page are available across the institution and meet Harper College’s criteria for cost, security, and accessibility. Choosing a tool supported by the College offers advantages, such as access to the full features of the tool and support for you and your students. View supported instructional technology.
The Academy for Teaching Excellence is here to help you find creative and constructive ways to integrate technology into your instruction. Request an Integration.
If you would like to consult with the Academy to choose the best tool to fit your needs please fill out the Academy Request Form.
Teaching with Technology
- Digital Accessibility
- E-Learning and Interactivity
- Lecture Capture & Web Conferencing
- Integrating Technology
Instructional Technology
Instructional technology supported by the Academy for Teaching Excellence. Please contact the Academy for Teaching Excellence for assistance in integrating these tools with your instruction.
Blackboard Ally
Blackboard Ally is a course content tool that integrates with Blackboard to improve the accessibility of course content.
Academy: Blackboard Ally Support
Blackboard Help: Blackboard Ally
Blackboard Collaborate
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra is an integrated tool for live lecture capture and live synchronous recording located in Blackboard.
Blackboard Help: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Help
Blackboard Learn (LMS)
Blackboard Learn is the learning management system (LMS) used for courses at Harper College.
Access: Blackboard Learn
Academy: Blackboard Support
Cisco Webex
Cisco WebEx is a conferencing tool supported by Harper College and used for meetings and synchronous classes.
Access: Cisco Webex
IT Support: Reference Guides
GoReact
GoReact is a cloud-based video recording tool that integrates with Blackboard. It can be used for video assignments, class activities, discussion, feedback, presentations, and skill assessments.
Resource: Instructor Training Videos
Resource: GoReact Assignments
Office 365
Content for your course, such as documents and slides, can be created using Microsoft Office 365.
Access: Office 365
Resource: O365 Training
Microsoft Stream
Microsoft Stream is an application within the Microsoft 365 suite which may be used for recording your screen and storing videos.
Access: Microsoft Stream
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is an application within the Microsoft 365 suite which may be used for group chat, collaboration, meetings and work.
Access: Microsoft Teams
Resource: Microsoft Teams video training
Respondus
Respondus 4.0 is a tool for creating and managing exams.
LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment.
Monitor records students via webcam during an exam.
Resource: Respondus 4.0
Resource: LockDown Browser
Resource: Monitor
SafeAssign
Tool within Blackboard for promoting academic integrity. SafeAssign compares submitted assignments against a set of academic papers to identify areas of overlap between the submitted assignment and existing work.
Blackboard Help: Safe Assign
Request for Blackboard Integration
New technology integrations within Blackboard require a 2-3 week lead time to be evaluated and authenticated with Harper. For more information and to request a Blackboard tool integration, see “Request an Integration with Blackboard” document below for more details.
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