The Instructional Technology component of CIDDE provides technical support for the design and development of teaching materials that integrate Instructional Media Services and computer technology. Departments within the Instructional Technology area provide professional graphic, photographic, video, engineering, electronic imaging, and audio/visual support to the University community. Instructional Technology staff design, develop, and support specialized instructional facilities, including the University's media enhanced classrooms and interactive television (ITV) classrooms.

Please check the individual services (Electronic Graphics & Design, Engineering, Faculty Instructional Development Lab, Instructional Computing, Instructional Media Services, Interactive Television, Photography & Electronic Imaging, Video Production) that each department offers.

Technologies for Teaching
	Blackboard Training - Blackboard is an web based software that enables faculty members to develop, manage, and use Web pages for instruction.
	Blackboard mCast - The BbmCast (Blackboard multiple multimedia Web cast) provides a series of reports on applications of the Blackboard course management system in a synchronous Webcast (using Mediasite) followed by asynchronous "copies" in various multimedia formats, including streaming video, podcasts, and Flash.
	Classroom Capture Technologies - Three innovative classroom capture technologies Janus, Tegrity, and MediaSite at University of Pittsburgh.
	Instructional Technology mCast - The ITmCast (Instructional Technology multiple Webcast) provides a series of reports on instructional technology applications in a synchronous Webcast (using Mediasite) followed by asynchronous "copies" in various multimedia formats, including streaming video, podcasts, and Flash.
	Interactive TV - Audio and video communication enable an instructor teaches at one location and students at one or more locations simultaneously.
	JANUS Training - A new classroom technology that you can make annotations and notes in an ad hoc fashion without having to turn around and face the board.
	Student Response System - An SRS provides students with a wireless hand-held response pad that allows them to reply to classroom questions electronically and receive immediate feedback.
	Technology Courses for Pitt Staff and Faculty at the College of General Studies
	Turnitin - A software helps to identify and prevent instances of Internet plagiarism
	Annual Event: Summer Instructional Development Institute - An opportunity to learn more about collaborative learning, get advice on the design of academic tests.
	Teaching Excellence Fair - Meet with colleagues from across the University to exchange ideas on topics related to instruction. Sample a variety of presentations in a manageable time frame.