Academic Technology

The Center for Academic Technology is committed to supporting and empowering MCLA faculty to improve the quality of instruction in all courses through training, consultation and support. We're here to assist you with:

  • Instructional design and development;
  • Canvas, our learning management system;
  • training and tools for universal design, including UDOIT;
  • hybrid and online teaching: planning, designing, and executing;
  • the Office 365 suite;
  • effective use of multimedia;
  • and more!

We're here for...

We run small-group workshops and one-on-one consultations, as well as develop documentation to help you use and understand MCLA's technology tools. Check out our current schedule!

Have questions about hybrid and online teaching? Course design? Canvas, Teams, or any of our other tools? Book a remote or in-person meeting with us!

Request your Canvas courses today! You'll have the option of starting from a ready-made course template.

TechFest

TechFest 2024 was Tuesday, May 14!

 Past Session Recordings

Resources

Curated guides for students and faculty. Looking for a topic that's not mentioned here? Try TechHelp!

Canvas course checklist, generative AI, digital accessibility, hybrid classroom technology, and more. Canvas login required.

A curated list of our favorite tools and tricks. Find resources supporting accessibility, privacy, video conferencing, and more!

CTL

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) promotes student success by providing faculty and instructional staff with professional enrichment opportunities that support their development as educators, advisors, and scholars.

Contact:

AcTech@groups.mcla.edu

Jessica Yurkofsky

Associate Director
209 Murdock Hall
413.662.5506
Jessica.Yurkofsky@mcla.edu
Hours: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm