Teaching Technology and Support

Queen's Information Technology Services (IT Services) and partners provide a variety of technologies and services for Teaching and Learning Support.

Classroom Equipment

The Audio-Visual Services office loans and provides technical support for classroom equipment, including amplifiers and mixers, portable sound systems, CD, DVD, and VCR/VHS players, laser disc, microphones (corded, hand-held, wireless), and a variety of stands, projection screens, projectors, speakers, tape recorders and monitors.

Classroom Presentation Assistance

Queen's Event Services administers the Classroom Presentation Assistants Program. The program funds student assistants to collect, set up, operate and return audio-visual equipment for classes throughout the term. There is no minimum or maximum number of times a student may perform these duties. Requests to participate in the program must be made at the start of the term/course through the timetabling contact in your department.

Moodle: Queen's Online Learning

Queen's University Moodle is an open-source, password-protected learning management system that provides a variety of tools for content management, project collaboration, performance assessment and evaluations, etc. It can be used to supplement face-to-face instruction or to deliver complete courses on the Web.

Electronic Classrooms

A list of classrooms may be viewed on the Physical Plant Services website. Contact Kevin Dennison (x78178) for a list of available electronic classrooms and to arrange an orientation session.

Emerging Technology Centre (ETC)

The Emerging Technology Centre is a state-of-the-art facility for students, faculty and staff to collaborate and investigate emerging technologies related to teaching, learning and conducting research at Queen's University. The ETC features a wide selection of technologies to support video and multimedia development. Some equipment, including audio recorders, video and still cameras, tablet PCs, and 'clickers' (student response systems) are available for loan. Consultations and workshops are available for individuals, small groups, and departments. Visitors are always welcome!

IT Support Centre (ITSC)

The IT Support Centre is the primary point of contact for assistance with computing software, hardware or service-related problems at Queen's University.

Classroom AV Emergency

Call AV Emergency (36744) if you experience technical problems in your classroom, e.g., replace light bulbs, dead batteries, loose cables, etc.