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Explore the available hardware and software resources UB has to offer to meet the needs of your course.
UBIT provides a wide range of technology supports to faculty, including software to install on your personal devices, instructions on working with the centrally scheduled technology classrooms, Zoom and more through the UBIT Faculty Technology Guide . You may have additional services and support available through your departmental IT.
UBIT provides a series of in-depth short videos to show you how to control projectors, connect devices and more. Visit their UB Teaching Stations video library for more information.
These rooms are equipped to allow real time instruction to both on-campus and remote learners. Remote students are heard through the in-room speakers while on-campus students are heard by using walkup microphones on stands or other installed microphone systems. We suggest consulting with the UBIT Classroom team if you need any assistance.
The University at Buffalo Libraries offer a wide variety of information resources, technologies, services and people to support the academic and creative achievements of our students, faculty, staff and community members. Whether you wish to stream videos and movies to your students, create full-length video presentations or a podcast or need assistance with your research, the Libraries system is there for you. As a member of the UB community, you have access to seven different libraries under the UB Libraries system.
Located in Capen Hall on North Campus, the Silverman Library has a comprehensive video recoring studio to meet your teaching needs. Additionally, there are two editing stations located directly outside of the Recording Studio.
The University Libraries collections of streaming audio and video, including subscription databases, provide access to a wide range of documentaries, feature films, music and clinical instruction for class sessions, study, and research.
The University Libraries LINKT initiative provides a broad array of resources and services to support UB faculty, staff, teaching assistants, graduate, and undergraduate students. The LINKT group is multifaceted to serve your needs, providing assistance with lesson planning and guidance on using the most effective instructional technology methods for your course work and projects.
| Course Tools | UB offers a wide variety of tools and software to enhance your remote course. This page helps in identifying and leveraging the right digital tools for your course. |
| Proctoring Tools | Proctoring tools can help minimize academic dishonesty during exams. Learn more about how Respondus LockDown Browser, Respondus Monitor and Zoom can help. |
| Instructional Video Production Resources | There are several university resources to help you record and edit instructional videos, such as Panopto, video recording equipment loans, and editing stations. |
| Affordable & Open Educational Resources: Creating OER | Open educational resources (OER) are any teaching, learning, or research materials, in any format, that reside in the public domain, or are made available under an intellectual property license permitting free use or re-purposing for educational purposes. |
| UB Learns Support | The Learning Management System Support website has additional information on the features and functionality of Brightspace, as well as training videos and workshops designed to help you create the most effective online learning environment for your students. |
The University at Buffalo Office of the Registrar has a policy on tracking course participation in all courses. In order to ensure compliance with financial aid regulations, the University at Buffalo must confirm eligibility requirements for each student at various times throughout the semester. When determining the proper grade to assign, faculty should consider whether and when students participated in any academically-related activities. For more information on how to grade participation, visit the Office of the Registrar's Participation Tracking page.