About TLT
Mission
The mission of the Office of Teaching and Learning Technologies is to support faculty in the thoughtful and creative integration of instructional technologies in teaching and learning at Providence College.
Consultations
TLT offers both face-to-face and remote consultations to help support the following technologies:
- Canvas Learning Management System
- Learning Technology Integrations (i.e. TopHat, Perusall, Gradescope, etc.)
- Zoom Video Conferencing
- Teaching modality consultations (i.e. hybrid, hyflex, or remote teaching)
- Learning Technology Hardware (i.e. Lightboard, Active Learning classrooms, etc.)
Canvas Tier 1 support can be reached for live support by clicking the “Help” button in Canvas, and selecting “Chat with Canvas Support”. Instructure’s chat support is available 24/7 to PC Faculty and Students.
For more information regarding classroom technology in your assigned classroom, see iHelp.
To arrange for a consultation, please email tlt@providence.edu.
Group Workshops
Hands-on workshops are generally offered in mid-August through early September, mid-January, and the week after Commencement.
Showcase Events
The Office of Teaching and Learning Technologies occasionally co-sponsors one to two events during the semester with the Center for Teaching Excellence to offer technology workshops for faculty. See Center for Teaching Excellence Events.
iPads
The department maintains a small supply of iPads for faculty to borrow throughout the semester.
Video Projects
Many faculty are incorporating multimedia into student projects. The office can work with you to develop a video assignment. Students have access to Macs with iMovie in Academic Media Services and the Phillips Memorial Library for editing work.
Audience Response Tools and Training
Our current audience response tool is TopHat, a bring-your-own-device tool for students. Results can be linked to each student for grading purposes. This office provides the software for using TopHat, as well as consultation on how and why to use them in your class. To learn more visit our TopHat FAQ.
Main Office
Our main office is located at Feinstein 306. Please contact tlt@providence.edu in advance if you would like to drop by for a consultation.
Faculty Development Lab
The department maintains the Faculty Development Lab in Feinstein 306. The lab is available with ID card access. It’s a quiet place to work on your course sites and digital learning materials or to check your email and grade papers.
Resources available to you in the Faculty Development Lab:
- 3 PCs
- 3 Macs with video editing software
- Scanner
- Color printer
- Office supplies
For Access to the Lab:
To have your ID card encoded, contact John Croke in Harkins 401, ext. 1173.
