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Academic Technologies is dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning through innovative IT solutions.

As part of University of Miami Information Technologies, Academic Technologies delivers expert support, infrastructure, and guidance for a wide range of learning tools and environments - including the learning management system, assessment solutions and academic applications. Through close collaboration with faculty and staff across campus, we actively explore and pilot emerging technologies to foster faculty development and enrich the student success and learning experience at the University of Miami.


What We Do

Learning Platforms Helpdesk: Our dedicated help desk provides phone, email, and remote support to faculty, staff and students, for recommended and institutionally supported learning platforms. We also provide documentation, technical training and share feedback with vendors to improve our platforms. 

LMS Operations, System Administration and Development: We perform system administration, data integration of student information systems, and manage upgrades of established learning platforms like Canvas, Blackboard, and its integrated technologies. We also develop and maintain academic applications, Cognate Search Engine, EAB Navigate, Cane Commitment powered by Suitable, and the UMiami App.

Teaching and Learning with Technology: Our instructional designers and student interns foster innovative approaches by incorporating emerging technologies, effective course design methods, and motivational strategies to ensure technology supports meaningful learning experiences. We also analyze needs, pilot tools, and connect faculty and students with effective solutions.

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