Instructional Design and Media Services
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Mission
Instructional Design & Media Services provides classroom technology planning, support and training to facilitate improved instruction and learning in the classroom and through distance learning mediums.
The IDMS (Instructional Design and Media Services) department provides technical expertise and assistance in the following areas:
Instructional Design Services
Media Services
The Media Services area of Instructional Design and Media Services manages all your audio-visual needs. From video production and dubbing to management of distance learning equipment, we will provide quality service. Media Services also oversees the college television and radio stations, providing on-air advertising for college events and services in that domain. If you have any questions or are requesting service contact:
Services
Instructional Design & Media Services offers and supports a wide variety of technologies.
- Technology Training
- BlackBoard 9.1 Training and Support
- Smartboard Support and Training
- Technology Planning and Budgeting
- Apple Computer Support
- Sound Systems
- LCD Projector Maintenance
- Multimedia Podium Support
- TV/DVD Cart Delivery
- Supervision and Care of Rio Grande Cable Access TV17
- Media Conversion
- Audio Production
- Video Production
If you are in need of training or help in one of these areas please call on us and we will provide training at your convenience.
Faculty Resources
Working In The Course Environment
Building Course Content
- Using the Text Editor
- Editing the Course Home Page
- Building a Learning Module
- Creating a Blank Page
- Creating a Tool Link
- Adding a URL
- Create Multiple Rules to Release a Content Item
- Adding Your Own Web Content Through Course Files
- Creating a Grading Rubric
- Associating a Rubric with a Gradable Item
- Grading with Rubrics
Setting Permissions
Reporting and Course Utilities
Content Collection
Accessibility
- Jaws Screen Reader Demos (experience how a Blackboard course is viewed by a screen reader)
RioNET users should reference the following Guides for assistance with the password changing, first log-in process, wireless and troubleshooting help with our services.
Apple Support
Audio-Visual Equipment (Projectors, Podiums, etc.)
Online Courses/Blackboard
Rio Grande Cable Access (CH15)
Video Conferencing
Web Sites
Computer Lab Support
Internet Connections
Windows Support
Wireless
Student Information System/Student Space
Virtual Office Systems/VOS
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Location
Instructional Design and Media Services in the Wood Hall on the University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College campus.
Business hours: 8-5 Monday – Friday
Primary Contact: idms@rio.edu
Wood Hall
Instructional Design and Media Services, Wood Hall, University of Rio Grande