The Office of Faculty Development and Instructional Support promotes and supports faculty and programs using technology to enhance the learning experience in the classroom and in the community.
Office Location: The Office of Faculty Development and Instructional Support (FDIS) is located in Room 54 Basement of MD Anderson Library. Directions to our office: Go to the back of MD Anderson Library, down the steps (elevator available) and to the right. At the Help Desk, go to the hallway immediately to the left. We are the second door on the right. Please call 832 842-2147 for assistance, or contact us online.
Instructional Design: Let experienced instructional designers help plan your course. The instructional design team is available to help you in all aspects of delivering any of your courses utilizing technology. This includes face-to-face courses, hybrid, or online! We support best practices for using technology and will help you decide what works best for you and your students.
Online Course Guidelines: Download and review the Recommended Online Course Guidelines for UH.
Software and Downloads: The University and ETUO offer licenses for software commonly used by instructors. We also list downloads for commonly used programs that are free.
Blackboard Vista: The supported Learning Management System at University of Houston is Blackboard Vista (not to be confused with Microsoft VISTA). We offer a wide range of support resources for all faculty and staff interested in enhancing course delivery with Blackboard Vista and the tools associated with its use.
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