Academic Technologies
Academic Technologies (AT), a unit of Technology Services (TS), delivers, manages and supports core technologies and instructional resources to enhance teaching and learning, student engagement, and to promote positive learning outcomes through a variety of instructional approaches. View the Academic Technologies Organization Chart. View the Fall 2023 AT Slideshow.
Our commitment to delivering, managing and supporting systems and services that promote educational success, is showcased in a recent presentation by the Senior Manager of the AT Learning Systems team. Take a look at the Governing Better Outcomes: Canvas Apps at VCU slideshow that focuses on VCU's central Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas, and the evolution of a governance process for installing apps/third party tools using the Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) standard. View more examples of AT commitment and achievements.
Our Teams
Instructional Computing Services
Learning Systems
* MSS Classroom Support
* MSS Engineering & Design
* MSS Video Production and Teleconferencing
* Media Support Services (MSS)
Our Services at a Glance ...
Below are highlights of the systems and services provided by Academic Technologies.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Collection of applications used for photography, design, video, digital imaging, animation and more.
Canvas LMS
A web-based learning management system used to develop and deliver course materials and assessments online.
Canvas 3rd Party Tools
Tools that Integrate with Canvas LMS (i.e. VoiceThread, Respondus, Top Hat, Turnitin).
Classroom Technology
Maintenance of software and multimedia equipment in centrally-managed classrooms and labs.
Classroom TechSquad
Centrally-managed classroom support, available via hotline phone numbers for both campuses.
Kaltura
Cloud-based system for storage, playback and distribution of recordings.
Loaner Laptops
Maintenance and management of loaner laptops available to students and teaching faculty.
Planning & Design
Technology planning and design for new or renovated academic buildings and spaces.
Top Hat
Student engagement tool used to conduct polls, track attendance, and create digital assessments in the classroom.
Training
AT hosts a variety of workshops and events for the technologies we maintain and support.
Video Services
Video production, consultations, and streaming services for a variety of instructional needs.
Zoom
Desktop conferencing solution to support remote instruction and collaboration.