Instructional Technology Services (ITS) enhances and maintains the efficient and effective use of contemporary classroom technology to create an environment where high-quality teaching and learning are enhanced by the use of technology.

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The following services are provided by the Instructional Technology department:

• Video Conferencing
  Black Hills State University offers several interactive video conferencing rooms capable of communicating anywhere in the world. Read more...
   
• Instructional Multimedia
  ITS works to promote an enhanced learning environment by providing instructional multimedia that allows presenters to incorporate technology into their presentations. This equipment includes ceiling mounted projectors, computers, document cameras, DVD/VCR players, projection screens, speakers, amplifiers and SMART Boards. Read more...
   
• Multimedia Classrooms
  These classrooms are equipped with instructional multimedia that assist presenters with incorporating technology into their presentations. Multimedia Classrooms are equiped with ceiling mounted projectors, computers, document cameras, DVD/VCR players, projection screens, speakers, amplifiers, and SMART Boards. Read more...
   
• Desire2Learn
  Black Hills State University faculty and students utilize the program Desire2Learn, also referred to as D2L. D2L is a course management system that allows students and staff access at anytime from anywhere to syllabi, readings, multi-media files, electronic dropboxes, online quizzes, email, grading, student progress reports, project files and more.  Read more...
   
• Web Editing
  DotNetNuke is the most widely adopted Web Content Management Platform for building web sites and web applications on Microsoft .NET. BHSU faculty and staff use DNN to develop BHSU's website. The Instructional Technology Department offers training and assistance to faculty and staff in using DNN. View webpage editing tutorials...  
   
• Student Technology Fellows (STFs)
  The Student Technology Fellows Program was designed to provide opportunities for South Dakota students and faculty to partner in the development and integration of modern technology tools into instruction. This partnership provides students with special opportunities to develop professional-level skills that will later be applied in the workforce; and provides faculty assistance with the development and use of discipline specific technology needs. Read more...