Instructional Technology Group
Instructional Technology Group offers faculty and students technological support relating to academic disciplines. We emphasize a "hands-on" approach to our services, whether it's support for courses in Blackboard, or training in Adobe Photoshop or Macromedia Dreamweaver to augment classroom presentations.
The Instructional Technology component of Instructional Technology Group supports campus faculty by introducing new technologies and by providing access, training, and support in the use of computers and networking in the classroom. By enhancing the instructor's capability to use technology in the classroom as well as out of the lecture hall, we enhance the quality of instruction and support life-long learning and critical thinking among our faculty and students.
Mission Statement
Instructional Technology Group recognizes that instruction is a dynamic, ongoing interchange between instructor and student that can occur both in and outside of the classroom. By introducing, providing access to, and supporting the use of computers by faculty and students, we seek to enhance the quality and quantity of research, instruction and service provided by University faculty.
Services
iLearniLearn is a comprehensive course management system for web-based, on-line academic classes. UCR faculty is fully supported in the use of iLearn with online workshops, on-line reference and self-help guides, and training by appointment.
Software Site LicensingComputing & Communications site licensing services provides the ability for UCR faculty, staff and students to purchase software at a substantial discount. In many cases we work with other UC campuses and the Office of the President to obtain the best possible pricing.
Staff
Instructional Technology Group
Computing & Communications Building
Office Hours: M-F 8:00a-12:00p 1:00p-6:00p
Phone: (951) 827-3555
Fax: (951) 827-4541
Email: Help Desk
Dr. Leo P. Schouest
Email: leo.schouest@ucr.edu
(951) 827-3555
Dr. Schouest has been with the UCR campus for over 20 years and has in the last three years successfully implemented many IT principles within the Science environment. With a total of 30 years experience in higher education at both private and public research and teaching institutions, he provides a balanced and academic-centered perspective to the Instructional Technology Group mission.
Dr. Ming Yang
Email: ming.yang@ucr.edu
(951) 827-3555
With a Ph.D. in Educational Administration with a research emphasis in Instructional Design, Dr Yang has extensive experience in multimedia integration of instructional content in the classroom. He has implemented Distance Learning and multi-campus delivery models for several years.
Dr. Mark A. Nicolay
Email: mark.nicolay@ucr.edu
(951) 827-3555
Dr. Nicolay earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from USC in 1989. With experience in Music and Fine Arts computer applications, he brings a creative component to Instructional Technology Group. He is also the campus site license coordinator and has extensive experience in most software licensing aspects.
