Instructional Technology

Eckerd instructional technology collaborates with our ITS department, academic collegiums, and faculty enhance, design, or redesign courses via the integrating of cutting-edge technology. Specialists work closely with faculty to achieve a balance of research-informed teaching and instructional design practices. The goal is to improve student mastery and motivation--both inside and outside the classroom. This is achieved by Eckerd College's faculty who employ a variety of hardware and software technologies to deliver academic programs. While some tools may be considered standard and used college-wide, faculty utilize many course-specific tools that contribute to our ever-expanding portfolio of instructional technologies.

Academic Labs

Eckerd College's 22 computer labs employ a branching diversity of technological devices and features. From discipline-specific labs with state-of-the-art software, to our Armacost Library general usage labs with more than 30 computers: we boast many opportunities for students to conduct research or work on assignments and projects, across our campus--24/7.For more information on software available in each lab, please visit this page.

ClassCam

Many faculty members use classroom clickers to record student responses. Some are using class cameras to project lab work, notes, or other media. At least one microscope is equipped to project images. Interactive, touch screen boards are used in several locations.

Creston Technologies

As standard equipment, all classrooms are equipped with: projector, screen, computer, and switching systems that allow the faculty to display either the classroom desktop or a laptop. The switching systems in the James Center, BES, MPC, and ES classrooms are all state-of-the-art Crestron digital systems that can handle both digital and analog signals; all of which possess enhanced sound systems. Many classrooms also include an Apple TV that enables a wireless connection to the projector: thus allowing the faculty to roam throughout the room without being tethered to the instructor station.

Google drive

Eckerd is a Google Apps college. Faculty makes extensive use of the full suite of Google Apps including Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, Google hang-outs, and Google Meet which permit face-to-face interaction outside of class with unlimited data storage. Eckerd College also has a site license for the Microsoft Office suite.

Moodle

Moodle is the college standard for its learning management system. Moodle is a feature-rich, open source software system that all faculty use to supplement classroom instruction. Eckerd's Moodle implementation includes many add-on features that extend Moodle’s functionality for faculty and students alike. These include the gradebook, quiz, survey, wiki, gallery, forum, assignment system, attendance tracker, and chat tools as well as links to online class surveys and classroom clicker interaction. A majority of Eckerd faculty conduct classroom activities via Moodle, while others may do so on Google Classroom. You may click to access the Instructional Technology Website for help. For assistance, please email:moodle@eckerd.edu

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