Faculty Technology Resources Center

FTRC Services |   Equipment and Software  | Contact Info

The Faculty Technology Resources Center (FTRC) at the University of Cincinnati was established to provide faculty assistance with using technology to enhance the classroom experience. FTRC services include: New! Course Banners Pre-created course banner graphics are now available for instructors to use on their Blackboard courses or in their syllabi. Click here to browse our list of free banner images. Images and Animations The FTRC can create stunning graphics to make your course material come to life! View samples here. Blackboard Support & Training Phone and email support is available for all Blackboard users. The FTRC can also provide faculty either one-on-one or group Blackboard training.   Course Building The FTRC can help instructors build their Blackboard course, including converting paper exams for use in Blackboard, scanning documents, digitizing audio and video, and preparing PowerPoint presentations for web delivery. Digitizing Video and Audio Clips  Instructors can use either PC or Mac equipment to digitize video and audio clips for use in Blackboard or to burn to CD or DVD. Scanning Documents and Slides The FTRC is equipped with high-resolution scanners, including scanners with automatic document feeders (ADF) that can scan up to 30 pages. Software See Equipment and Software for a complete list of software that instructors can use to create or edit content for web delivery.   Policies and Procedures The FTRC Policies and Procedures for use of equipment and resources are available for view here. Please contact the FTRC if you have any questions.