Tools for Instructional Continuity
The Instructional Core provides training and personalized guidance on the tools and best practices for virtual learning. Please contact the Instructional Core by email at instructioncore
gwu [dot] edu (instructioncore[at]gwu[dot]edu) or by phone at (202) 994-0485 or see this list of upcoming workshops.
Blackboard
Blackboard provides a platform for you to share materials with students, as well as facilitate synchronous and asynchronous communications (this includes Discussion Boards and integrations with VoiceThread, Echo360 and Zoom).
Just-in-time training
VoiceThread
VoiceThread is a collaborative tool that can facilitate asynchronous online discussion around multimedia.
Just-in-time training
Echo360 Universal Capture: Personal
Echo360 Universal Capture is a recording tool GW faculty can use to capture screencasts or lecture videos from their personal device. The resulting capture video can be shared via Blackboard to your class roster.
Just-in-time training
Support
GW IT Support Center
Provides instructor and student support for access issues related to Blackboard (UserID), Banner (student enrollment, faculty assignments) and email.
- Phone: 202-994-4948
- Email: ithelpgwu [dot] edu (ithelp[at]gwu[dot]edu)
- Visit the GWIT website
Instructional Technologies Lab (ITL)
Provides instructor support on the use of Blackboard, VoiceThread, Echo360, and other instructional technologies.
- Phone: 202-994-0485
- Email: itlgwu [dot] edu (itl[at]gwu[dot]edu)
- Visit the Instructional Technology Lab website