TASC Services

AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES

The mission of Audio Visual Services is to provide support for the use of multimedia technology in the education, research and service missions of the University of Kentucky. Traditional classroom equipment and support is provided for the entire campus. We provide audio visual equipment and support for special events, such as continuing education programs, professional association meetings, and other University related functions, which are held on and off campus. Contact AV Services at 323-6455 (257-7089 fax) or 257-5700 (fax) for South Campus.

DISTRIBUTED EDUCATION

Distributed education generally involves teaching and learning activities that happen with the content expert and the learner separated by time and/or space, in whole or in part. Most commonly, distributed education activities involve some portion of their delivery via technology, such as the Internet, ITV, videotape or audiotape. However, “smart” (technology-enhanced) classrooms, field experience, pencil and paper activities, and service-learning projects are other examples of distributed learning. Contact Connie Baird at 257-8135.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Educational Development includes instructional, faculty, curriculum, and organizational development. Our mission is to work with individual faculty members, faculty groups, and academic units to plan, deliver, and assess educational products and activities that enhance good teaching practice and foster student learning. The Educational Development Group offers a variety of programs, resources, and services in the form of workshops, college teaching materials, and consultations to accomplish that goal. Contact Bill Burke at 257-8272 x 229.

GRAPHICS & MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION

The Graphic & Multimedia Production team helps create and develop graphics, illustrations, animations, and digital images for credit courses and research projects here at UK. These elements may be used in web-based courses, played back on CD, used in PowerPoint for instruction or presentations, published in a book, a journal or, placed in a poster or display project. Contact Kathryn Wong Rutledge at 257-8272 x 225.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

The Instructional Technology Center (ITC) provides faculty throughout the University with instructional support to include: a computer lab of current university-supported academic software; technology training; and, consultation in instructional design and development. Additionally, the IT Center collaborates with other units of the Teaching and Academic Support Center (TASC) to provide a most comprehensive approach to integrating technology into teaching such as graphics, programmers, specialist in assessment, distance learning and classroom support. Stop by the IT Center at any time. Contact Patsy Carruthers at 257-8272 x 223.