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The Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology (COLTT) supports faculty across all instructional modalities at UTRGV. Whether you teach face-to-face, hybrid, or fully online, our teams are here to assist with instructional technology, course design, and digital teaching strategies.

We provide comprehensive course development and delivery assistance, ensuring a seamless online learning experience.


Our LMS Support Team provides technical assistance to all faculty, regardless of teaching modality.

We offer support for:

  • Brightspace
  • Respondus LockDown Browser
  • Panopto
  • Zoom
  • H5P and Creator+
  • Other supported instructional technologies

For technical issues, troubleshooting, or system guidance, visit the Ask COLTT Support Portal for more information.

Our Instructional Designers partner with faculty teaching online and hybrid courses to provide guidance on:

  • Course organization and structure
  • Alignment of learning outcomes and assessments
  • Quality Matters-informed design practices
  • Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 and ADA Title II)
  • Student engagement strategies

Instructional Designers serve as consultants and reviewers, supporting faculty in developing high-quality digital learning environments.

 

COLTT offers professional development opportunities available to all faculty members, regardless of course modality.

Opportunities include:

  • Workshops and hands-on labs
  • Tool-specific trainings
  • Self-paced tutorials
  • Special events and conferences

Faculty are encouraged to participate to enhance their instructional technology skills and digital teaching practices. 

 

Access our Knowledge Base for:

  • Step-by-step guides
  • Troubleshooting support
  • Best practices
  • Tool documentation

 

Need assistance or have questions about available services?
Visit Contact COLTT to learn more about how we can support your teaching.

Contact the 24/7 COLTT Help Desk


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