The University of Toledo

Resources for Online Faculty

Learning Ventures provides leading-edge technologies and innovative pedagogies to instructors in the creation of engaging and effective learning environments where learners can succeed. We provide services and training to all faculty and staff in the following areas:

• Blackboard Learn – The Learning Management System
• Blackboard Collaborate – Web conferencing
• Blackboard Outcomes – Assessment system
• Echo360 - Lecture capturing system
• LectureTools – Lecture engagement system
• Respondus – Test creation and testing environment that protects the integrity of non-proctored, online exams.
• Turning Point (Clickers) – Student response system

 

Using a team-based approach, staff within the Learning Ventures also assist faculty in many areas of online and blended learning course design and development.

• Instructional design and consultation
• Online course management consultation
• Quality Matters course review
• Faculty development courses and workshops
• Interactive learning objects
• Multimedia production services
• Technical, pedagogical, and course administrative support
• Research & trends regarding teaching online

If you have any questions feel free to contact us at utlv@utoledo.edu or 419.530.8835.