The Instructional Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC) report
of May 1994 identified multiple goals and objectives for
an Instructional Technology Support Initiative at the University
of Tennessee Knoxville campus. The recommendations contained
in the ITAC report were based on extensive assessments of state-of-the-art instructional
technologies and a comprehensive review of activities integrating these technologies
at UTK and comparable institutions. A direct outcome of that report was the
establishment of the Academic Technology (AT) department and the Innovative
Technology Center (ITC) within the Division of Information Infrastructure (DII).
Our staff in 1997. standing: John Rose, Gonghua Liu,
Julie Little, Jean Derco, Chris; seated: Susan Metros,
Michael Burke, and Bill Rosner
While organizational names have changed and DII became the Office of Information
Technology and AT was renamed Educational Technology, the ITC has continued
to provide UTK faculty, academic teaching staff, and graduate teaching assistants
with leadership, support, and resources to enrich the educational experience
of learners through effective and innovative uses of technology. At the heart
of the ITC is a team of highly skilled professionals comprised of instructional,
multimedia, graphical interface and Web designers, computer programmers, technology
integration specialists, and information scientists. Rounding out the ITC staff
is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable group of graduate and student assistants
from a variety of disciplines including Education, Business, Information Sciences,
Computer Science, Art, and Communications.
Our Vision and Mission
The Division of Educational Technology and the Innovative Technology Center
will lead and inspire the University of Tennessee's communities to effectively
and creatively enhance the process and practice of teaching, learning, and
research. Our mission is to advance exemplary teaching and enrich the experience
of students by providing UT's learning communities the support and resources
to integrate technology with educational excellence.
Our Values
Enhance the student learning experience through faculty development
Promote awareness of diverse learner needs
Assess student outcomes
Support faculty interests
Advocate the effective use of IT
Provide instructional and technological expertise
Uphold academic freedom and intellectual property rights
Ensure recognition and reward for faculty using IT
Deliver quality services to UT communities
Solicit and provide feedback
Respond in an efficient and effective manner
Initiate, assess, and revise services
Support diversity
Promote holistic vision of teaching and learning
Leverage existing technology to enhance pedagogy and productivity
Identify and explore emerging technologies and innovative teaching practices
Demonstrate application of technology through effective teaching practices
Foster a collaborative environment that supports creativity and innovation
Facilitate open and constructive communication
Ensure individual and group success through mutual commitment
Support personal and professional development
Use team skills and talents efficiently
Remain flexible in a changing environment
Anticipate change and act on opportunities
Promote and nurture entrepreneurship
We hope you will find multiple ways to interact with the ITC and invite you
to:
Bookmark this Web site for instant access to our services, resources, and
support.
Schedule a consultation with one of our professional staff to discuss your
needs and interests in using instructional technology in your teaching practice.
