Enhancing Learning
Our team of academic technologists, designers, video producers and digital imaging specialists seeks to enhance student learning through improved pedagogy and access to innovative technologies.
AREAS OF SUPPORT
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Teaching & Technology Consults
Our educational consultants can meet with you to talk about innovative and distinctive ideas for your face-to-face, blended or fully online courses. Request a consult at LATIS-LX@umn.edu.
Funding Opportunities for Faculty and Departments
CLA offers the CLA Academic Technology Funding Program, which is comprised of two different funding opportunities: Academic Innovation Grants are for faculty with fresh ideas for their teaching looking for one-time funding for putting an innovative idea into place. Infrastructure for Learning Plans are for departments to support labs, other learning spaces, and other ongoing infrastructure needs.
Video Support for Students and Faculty
LATIS Video Services supports the teaching of video and electronic media production techniques. We offer an extensive equipment loaner pool, production studios, and editing facilities for high-quality video projects. We also tell the college's story by producing professional quality videos for collegiate events, recruiting and community engagement.
Managing Digital Collections with the DCL and Elevator
We can help scan, store and share digital collections. Collections can be housed in CLA’s extensive Digital Content Library or hosted in a customized Elevator instance. Just about any digital format is supported. Please contact us at dcl@umn.edu for a consultation.
Digital Humanities Support
We provide consultations on digital mapping, online exhibits, digital storytelling, VR, and much more in the digital liberal arts. This can take the form of classroom visits, training, and web hosting for research, teaching, and creative projects. LATIS is a partner with the University Libraries on the DASH program.