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Faculty and Staff

Tools for Teaching and Learning

The School of Nursing's Information Services and Learning Resources departments, in conjunction with other university units, provide, support, and maintain a variety of pedagogical and technological resources to support the teaching and learning mission of the School.

Assistance

  • Support Center:
    • Phone support: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: (317) 274-HELP (4357)
    • Walk-in support: Information Technologies building (ICTC), room 129, Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.– 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon – 4 p.m.
    • E-mail support: ithelp [at] iu [dot] edu
    • ITHelpLive (chat with a consultant), Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.: https://ithelplive.iu.edu
  • Knowledge Base: http://kb.iu.edu
  • Nursing Help Line during regularly scheduled work hours: (317) 278-NURS (6877)
  • Nursing Technology Support request form

UITS Computer Center

Nursing 342 is a UITS Student Technology Center (STC). The lab is open Monday–Thursday 7:15 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Friday 7:15 a.m.– 5 p.m. The Center is closed during Kaplan testing.

Classroom Technology

All university general inventory classrooms except one are equipped with a data/video projector, computer, DVD/VCR, and laptop connection; many also have document cameras. All of them have traditional overhead transparency projectors. Review the complete list for specific room numbers and available technology. Classroom equipment is secured with a Crestron control system, which requires a universal passcode for access in any general inventory classroom. School of Nursing academic departments will be notified by the on-site UITS technology representative when the passcode changes.

Instructors may request a VHS camera recorder (camcorder) or 35mm slide projector for classroom use by calling (317) 274-4357.

For general assistance, contact Randy Porter ( wrporter [at] iupui [dot] edu) in NU 209 or use the online instructions and training tutorials. For specific problems or special issues, please contact Beverly Teach, teach [at] indiana [dot] edu.

Adobe Acrobat Connect (formerly Breeze) Meeting

To request Adobe Acrobat Connect (formerly Breeze) space or to obtain training ( learn more about Acrobat Connect at Indiana University or print the Quick Guide for Hosts (pdf) ), contact Malarie Piercy by phone (317) 274-1829 or e-mail mpiercy [at] iupui [dot] edu. For help with technical difficulties after hours, please contact the UITS Support Center (317) 274-HELP (4357).

Video Conferencing

Indiana University School of Nursing video conference rooms include NU 222, NU 336, and NU 339. Academic distance class scheduling takes precedence over meeting requests for the available video conferencing rooms. Because of the high demand for these rooms, it is important to check the availability and make scheduling requests for meetings as early as possible; last minute requests may not be able to be accommodated. To schedule video conferencing for meetings contact Malarie Piercy by phone (317) 274-1829 or e-mail mpiercy [at] iupui [dot] edu.

For help with video conferencing, contact Malarie Piercy, or call (812) 856-2020 or from a campus phone, 6-2020, if Malarie isn't available. After hours, please contact the UITS Support Center (317) 274-HELP (4357)

Instructional Design

Cindy Hollingsworth is the first point of School of Nursing faculty contact for new courses and courses needing to be completely designed, and with faculty and staff who have questions about other general software applications including PowerPoint, Word, InDesign, and PhotoShop.

As the instructional designer for the school, Cindy works with faculty at the concept level of course development to create and improve course structure and flow, develop learning activities, plan and implement evaluation strategies for online courses, improve interactive online communication, and assist faculty as they learn “how to teach on the Web.” She performs course reviews at faculty request and consults with faculty on overall course design and formatting.

Faculty can request the use of the A.D.A.M. interactive anatomy software, photographs and media that can be used in courses, and books and print resources covering topics including online learning and teaching, pedagogy, emerging technologies, adult learning, technologies, and copyright by contacting Cindy.

Contact Cindy by e-mail cholling [at] iupui [dot] edu or phone (317) 274-0752 to schedule a consultation.

Oncourse CL

Oncourse CL, Indiana University's learning management system, is supported at the School of Nursing by Ben Johnson. For questions on using Oncourse CL, contact Ben by e-mail bsjohnso [at] iupui [dot] edu or phone (317) 278-6562.

Webcourses Interactive Training Seminar/CL (WITS/CL)

In WITS/CL you can learn about and practice navigating the Oncourse CL course management system. Learning activities include practice chats, sending and receiving messages, using attachments, threaded discussion forums, and development of a personal profile. WITS/CL is available year-round and is facilitated the week preceding the start through the first week of classes. It is a free resource to Indiana University School of Nursing faculty, staff, and students.

Register for WITS/CL!

Conference Rooms

Indiana University School of Nursing conference rooms include NU B10F, NU 127, NU 135, NU 222, NU 311, NU 336, NU 339, NU 410, NU 441, NU 456, and NU 487. Each of the conference rooms have either permanent or temporary Internet and audio/video equipment. For questions or to schedule A/V equipment in a conference room, contact Malarie Piercy by phone (317) 274-1829 or e-mail mpiercy [at] iupui [dot] edu; after hours, please contact the UITS Support Center (317) 274-HELP (4357).

Technology Training

Web by Design

Cindy Hollingsworth's Web by Design site provides access to numerous online tutorials and annotated Web links for teaching and learning. Resources such as custom PowerPoint templates, photos, and a repository of Oncourse CL Quick Tips specifically for use by Indiana University School of Nursing faculty and staff are also available.

IUware Online for Windows

IUware offers a variety of software applications to Indiana University faculty, staff, and students at no charge through special license agreements with the university. Available software includes Microsoft, Adobe, Symantec (anti-virus software), and others. To access the software, you must logon with your university username and passphrase at: http://www.iuware.iu.edu. If you are unable to download the software you may purchase software at nominal fees in the Barnes & Noble @IUPUI Bookstore located in the Campus Center, or purchase through the mail if you are unable to come to campus.

Audio/Visual Equipment

The School of Nursing provides limited audio/visual equipment for faculty and staff use.

  • To check out a digital video recorder or digital camera for use in your classes, contact Malarie Piercy by phone (317) 274-1829 or e-mail mpiercy [at] iupui [dot] edu.
  • To check out a laptop for conference presentations, call (317) 278-NURS at least 48 hours in advance to check availability.