{"id":13310,"date":"2026-01-07T22:39:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T22:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/office-of-academic-technology\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T01:32:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T01:32:57","slug":"office-of-academic-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/purpose\/tled-offices\/office-of-academic-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Office Of Academic Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission\/Vision<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Office of Academic Technology (OAT) supports faculty in the creation of dynamic and engaging instructional videos, graphics, and websites to support student success at Austin Community College (ACC). Our teams provide tools and online\/in-person training to faculty and students on the use of technology to support teaching and learning. Behind the scenes, OAT maintains and supports the audio\/visual infrastructure on ACC campuses for classes, common spaces, and special events.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructional Design Support<\/h3>\n\n<p>Instructional designers within OAT are available to consult with faculty on how to best incorporate technology into the curriculum. Working with an instructional designer provides faculty with the support to develop or refine course learning objectives, assessments, and activities to create accessible, equitable, inclusive, engaging, and rewarding experiences for our students. Throughout any project within OAT, instructional designers provide the knowledge and expertise to ensure deliverables align with course learning objectives and ADA compliance.<\/p>\n\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/tled.austincc.edu\/oatrequest\/\">Request Instructional Design Support<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sidebar sidebar-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h2>CONTACTS<\/h2> <p>Matthew Evins<br \/> Director, Academic Technology<br \/> 512-223-7564<br \/> <a href=\"mailto:matthew.evins@austincc.edu\">matthew.evins@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p> <p>Ashley Jacobs<br \/> Assistant III, Administrative<br \/> (512) 223-2563<br \/> <a href=\"mailto:ashley.jacobs@austincc.edu\">ashley.jacobs@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p> <p>Sara Schulz<br \/> Manager, Academic Technology Projects<br \/> 512-223-7011<br \/> <a href=\"mailto:sara.schulz@austincc.edu\">sara.schulz@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"callout primary\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Office of Academic Technology Teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>&lt;h3&gt;Educational Technology Support (ETS)&lt;\/h3&gt;Technical support and faculty training on tools \u2022 Web conferencing support \u2022 Development of instructional materials<\/summary>\n<p>This team provides all-around support for ACC\u2019s many instructional tools and technologies. If you are a faculty member unsure of what kind of support you need, Educational Technology Support (ETS) can either address it or connect you to the right team.<\/p> <h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Services<\/h3> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"> <ul> <li>On-campus classroom A\/V support.<\/li> <li>Technical support and faculty training on tools including Blackboard, Panopto, Respondus, Adobe Creative Cloud, iPads, Google Suite (Google Doc, Calendar, Sites, etc), Padlet, Zoom, and more!<\/li> <li>Web conferencing support for instructional classes.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Request Services\/Support<\/h3> <div class=\"callout secondary\"> <p>The ETS team provides a single phone number to request support or training throughout the ACC District.<\/p> <p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 512-223-0111<\/p> <p>For in-person support, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/faculty-support\/services\/teaching-and-learning-centers\/\">Teaching &#038; Learning Centers<\/a> page to find your nearest TLC location and hours.<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: left;\">You can also complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/acchelp.austincc.edu\/TDClient\/277\/Portal\/Requests\/ServiceCatalog?CategoryID=1377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TDX ticket<\/a> to contact an Educational Technologist.<\/p> <\/div> <h3>Timeline<\/h3> <p>We understand that many requests are time-sensitive because they relate to specific course assignments or troubleshooting live classes. Once a ticket is submitted, an Educational Technologist with experience in the specific topic\/technology needed will contact you as soon as possible during normal business hours to begin working on your support request. The exact nature of the request will determine how long it will take to resolve\/complete.<\/p> <h3><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Cori Coburn-Shiflett, Manager<br \/> Educational Technology Support<br \/> <a href=\"mailto:cori.coburn@austincc.edu\">cori.coburn@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>&lt;h3&gt;Student Technology Services (STS)&lt;\/h3&gt; Technical support and student training on tools\u00a0\u2022 Students assistance with ACC infrastructure \u2022 Student access to technology\u00a0<\/summary>\n<p>STS is a centralized team within the Office of Academic Technology that focuses on facilitating access to technology devices and equipment for student use and providing support to students on using academic technologies.<\/p> <h3>Services<\/h3> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"> <ul> <li><b>Technical support and student training on tools <\/b>including Blackboard, Respondus, iPads, Google Suite (Google Doc, Calendar, Sites, etc).<\/li> <li><b>Student assistance with ACC infrastructure<\/b> including resetting ACC passwords, claiming ACCmail accounts, wifi. etc.<\/li> <li><b>Student access to technology <\/b>to ensure that students have the tools needed to succeed in their ACC courses.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <div class=\"callout secondary\"> <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Request Services\/Support<\/h3> <p>Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/sts\">Student Technology Services<\/a> website for more information on available services, hours of operation, and how to contact the team by phone and live chat.<\/p> <\/div> <h3>Timeline<\/h3> <p>Students can receive real-time support by phone or chat by visiting the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/sts\">STS website<\/a>. The turnaround for checking out technology will vary based on the availability of devices, available appointments on campus, and the speed at which the necessary forms are completed.<\/p> <h3><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Marc Petrick, Manager<br \/> Student Technology Services<br \/> <a href=\"mailto:mpetrick@austincc.edu\">mpetrick@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>&lt;h3&gt;Instructional Media Productions (IMP)&lt;\/h3&gt; Produces video content \u2022 Develops motion graphics and\u00a0 3D animation \u2022\u00a0Creates Open Educational Resources (OER) images and multimedia<\/summary>\n<p>The Instructional Media Productions team supports equitable and inclusive teaching and learning practices and environments by providing professional-grade media development solutions which facilitate teaching, enhance learning, and positively impact academic performance and student success.<\/p> <h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Services<\/h3> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"> <ul> <li><b>Produces video content<\/b> for faculty to use as a form of instructional material in their courses.<\/li> <li><b>Develops motion graphics and 3D animation <\/b>to support learning objectives in ACC courses.<\/li> <li><b>Creates Open Educational Resources (OER) images and multimedia <\/b>that can be incorporated into courses (regardless of the modality), supporting faculty in the move away from commercial course materials.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <div class=\"callout secondary\"> <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Request Services\/Support<\/h3> <p style=\"text-align: left;\">Pitch your idea and request an intake meeting for your project by submitting the <a href=\"http:\/\/tled.austincc.edu\/oatrequest\/\">IMP request form<\/a>.<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <\/div> <h3>Timeline<\/h3> <p>Once a request is received, an IMP team member will reach out within 2 business days to schedule a meeting. The completion time for a project will be based on information and requirements collected during the initial meeting.<\/p> <h3>Portfolio<\/h3> <p>The Instructional Media Productions Team has already created an extensive list of projects: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QNB1gjgDgYM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the IMP Team Portfolio<\/a>.<\/p> <h3>Contact<\/h3> <p>Victor Sibaja-Molina, Manager<br \/> Instructional Media Productions<br \/> <a href=\"mailto:victor.sibaja-molina@austincc.edu\">victor.sibaja-molina@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>&lt;h3&gt;Event Multimedia Services&lt;\/h3&gt; Live-streaming \u2022 Web conferencing support \u2022 Advanced, mixed-medium (virtual and on-premise) audio\/visual support\u00a0<\/summary>\n<p>Whether you are hosting an external event on ACC\u2019s campus or looking to live-stream a special event, the Event Multimedia Services team is here to help. With a team of technology professionals who specialize in special events and mobile technology solutions, the team is able to provide support for events on-campus or at a local hotel\/convention center.<\/p> <h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Services<\/h3> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"> <ul> <li><b>Live-streaming<\/b> of special events for internal and external audiences.<\/li> <li><b>Web conferencing support <\/b>for administrative and departmental purposes.<\/li> <li><b>Advanced, mixed-medium (virtual and on-premise) audio\/visual support <\/b>for both on and off-campus events.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <div class=\"callout secondary\"> <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Request Services\/Support<\/h3> <p>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/acchelp.austincc.edu\/TDClient\/277\/Portal\/Requests\/ServiceCatalog?CategoryID=1377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Event Multimedia Request<\/a> form to request an intake meeting for your project.<\/p> <\/div> <h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Timeline<\/h3> <p style=\"text-align: left;\">Once a request is received, an Event Multimedia Services team member will reach out as soon as possible to schedule a meeting.<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: left;\">Because many of the requests are based on events with set dates, the team acts quickly to try and support as many requests as possible.<\/p> <h3>Contact<\/h3> <p>Balan Villanueva, Manager<br \/> Event Multimedia Services<br \/> <a href=\"mailto:bvillan1@austincc.edu\">bvillan1@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>&lt;h3&gt;Instructional AV Installations&lt;\/h3&gt; Installation \u2022 Custom project consultations<\/summary>\n<p>Featuring a team of behind-the-scenes installation technicians, the Instructional AV Installations team ensures that the physical infrastructure of ACC classrooms provides quality audio\/visual capabilities for faculty and students. The team also specializes in creative problem-solving when faced with unconventional or specialty AV needs throughout the College District.<\/p> <h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Services<\/h3> <ul> <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"> <ul> <li><b>Installation <\/b>of projectors, screens, speakers, etc. in ACC classrooms.<\/li> <li><b>Custom project consultations<\/b> to enhance the physical learning space through the use of audio\/visual technology.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li> <\/ul> <div class=\"callout secondary\"> <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Request Services\/Support<\/h3> <p>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/acchelp.austincc.edu\/TDClient\/277\/Portal\/Requests\/ServiceCatalog?CategoryID=1377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multimedia Technology Repair &#038; Installation<\/a> form to request an intake meeting for your project.<\/p> <\/div> <h3>Timeline<\/h3> <p>Once a request is received, an Instructional AV Installations team member will reach out within 2 business days to schedule a meeting.<\/p> <h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact<\/h3> <p>Mariusz (Marcus) Kajdas, Manager<br \/> Instructional AV Installations<br \/> <a href=\"mailto:mkajdas@austincc.edu\">mkajdas@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mission\/Vision The Office of Academic Technology (OAT) supports faculty in the creation of dynamic and engaging instructional videos, graphics, and websites to support student success at Austin Community College (ACC). 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