Vendor-Provided Instructional Technology Training

Overview

In addition to training opportunities provided by ITS, the vendors of supported instructional technology regularly hold webinars and trainings sessions on how to use their services. They can be beneficial for instructors interested to explore new tools or deepen their knowledge of existing tools. Links to live and recorded opportunities are listed below with the vendor descriptions.

Please note that the products may be implemented differently at Syracuse University or be different because of the ways we have integrated the products. If you have any questions about features or our campus configuration please email help@syr.edu or call the service center at 315-443-2677.

Blackboard & Blackboard Collaborate

Blackboard hosts webinar series is designed for Instructors who are getting started with teaching using Blackboard Learn and Blackboard Collaborate, and are looking to get the most of out of using the tools for digital teaching.

Kaltura

The Kaltura Academic Media & Pedagogy (KAMP) series for Kaltura customers teaches tips and tricks for getting the most out of Kaltura products, and some of the latest in pedagogical theory for how to use video as part of your courses for more effective learning.

PlayPosit 

PlayPosit's webinar series is hosted by our the PlayPosit Design Team to help instructors explore how to get the most out of PlayPosit. 

TurningPoint 

Webinars from TurningTechnologies for using TurningPoint in person and remotely. 

Zoom

Zoom trainers host free and interactive live-training webinars daily to help you get up to speed using Zoom in less than an hour with options specifically targeted at education.