Technology, Teaching & Learning Services (TTLS)

We are dedicated to enhancing the teaching and learning environment at Rice Business through the effective utilization of current and emerging technologies.

Location
Suite 308 of McNair Hall.

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Support Requests
Please fill out this form or email JGShelp@rice.edu

Education Technologies Consultation
This consultation is for faculty and staff teaching and supporting Rice Business courses and programs. We can discuss applying digital pedagogies to Canvas, collaboration and media tools, and other applications.

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Instructional Design & Media Development Request
This form is for faculty and departments requesting instructional design and media development services tailored to courses and learning delivery needs.

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Resources

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Canvas

Users with Rice NetIDs and those with non-Rice logins can access Canvas from canvas.rice.edu; MBA@Rice students and faculty will receive login information from Digital Campus.

• Common Canvas questions & issues

• Getting started with Canvas for instructors

• How to navigate Canvas for students

• Notification Settings for Instructors and Students

• Using Zoom in Canvas

For further Canvas guides, please visit the respective page:

• Faculty

• Students
   

Instructional Media

Retention Policy for Video Recordings of JGSB Academic Classes: To protect the integrity of in-class activities, adhere to university retention guidelines and best practices, and meet our data storage needs, recordings scheduled by EdTech will be retained for a period of 6 months from the end of the semester.

The video management system used at the Jones Graduate School of Business is Panopto.

• JGSB Panopto FAQs
   

Instructional Design Templates

• Syllabus for RB Faculty
• RB PowerPoint lecture slides
• RB degree program courses utilize the Content-Driven and Course Schedule home page templates. Demo Course 1 and Demo Course 2 showcase the content-driven approach, and Demo Course 3 illustrates a course schedule table on the home page.
   

Zoom

Rice-issued Zoom accounts are accessed with NetID and password at riceuniversity.zoom.us

• FAQs for JGSB Zoom

• Zoom Best Practices Quick Guide

• Zoom Online Etiquette for Remote Students
   

Digital Accessibility

Rice University aims to make digital information accessible to all, including those with disabilities.

The Rice University Web Accessibility site includes information and resources on improving digital access.

The following links provide accessibility information for software and services used at the Jones School:

• Canvas LMS Accessibility Statement
• Canvas Accessibility Standards
• Zoom Accessibility Features
• Panopto Accessibility Features
• Microsoft 365 Accessibility Statement
• Google Workspace User Guide to Accessibility
   

ADA Statement

Students who have a documented disability that may affect academic performance should:

1. Make sure this documentation is on file with the Disability Resource Center (Allen Center, Room 111 / adarice@rice.edu / 713-348-5841) to determine the accommodations they need.
2. Contact each of their instructors to discuss accommodation needs.
    

Blogs

Rice University Digital Teaching and Learning

• Updates about new features and changes in Canvas and other tools.
• Presentations from Rice faculty and instructional staff on using technology in teaching.

Jones School EdTech

• Canvas in 60 Seconds videos
• Information on digital learning strategies, resources and trends.

Access @ Rice

• Global and local accessibility news and events.
• Updates on accessibility tools and features.