|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology
Academic Computing
Academic Computing is a broad term used to refer to the use of information technology in teaching and learning, research, and museum and library resources. Harvard schools use instructional technology to enhance the residential learning experience and technology tools such as video conferencing and streaming video as part of a variety of distance learning experiences.
The Office of the Provost facilitates collaboration and discussion across the university on academic computing topics. Topics include instructional tool infrastructure, virtual scholarly communities, distance learning, digital resources, educational programs and the impact of technology on teaching and learning.
Harvard Academic Computing Committee
Co-chaired by Provost Steve Hyman and University Chief Information Officer, Dan Moriarty, the Harvard Academic Computing Committee (HACC) is a university-wide committee that is principally responsible for coordinating the sharing of academic IT strategies, innovations, and solutions. In conjunction with the Provost's Office, the HACC sponsors the following activities:
- Workshop on the Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning
The annual workshop is a forum for faculty to share ideas, insights, and emerging thinking in technology and pedagogy. - iCommons
iCommons is a project that has created shared software platforms, services and tools for on-campus and distance learning courses. - Libraries, Museums, and Instructional Technology Program
The Office of the University CIO holds an annual program for library, museum, and instructional technology staff at Harvard University. The purpose of the program is to encourage dialog between staff counterparts working in instructional technology units, the museums, and libraries.
- Presidential Instructional Technology Fellows
The Presidential Instructional Technology Fellows (PITFs) program was established to recruit and train fellows in conjunction with the Schools to work with faculty to develop digital course materials with immediate educational benefits. PITFs leverage existing software tools developed here at Harvard and provide outreach. -
Digital Harvard highlights a sample of the University's online academic resources. the goal of the project is to provide quick access for the Harvard community, alumni and general public to a variety of material including online courses, museum exhibits, and innovative instructional technology projects.
