Happy summer from Instructional Technology! While we hope you will all get some time to enjoy the summer, we know many of you are starting to ramp up for the new academic year. Our team is here to support you with any technology needs that may arise.
Digital Accessibility
We encourage you to take time to familiarize yourself with the basics of digital accessibility and what applies to the learning materials you provide for students. Here are several recommendations to get up to speed as we approach the April 2026 deadline for compliance.
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Review the university’s聽聽and begin to think through how you plan to review your materials.
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Take the聽聽training through Carolina Talent.
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Attend one of our聽聽for us to help you review and advise on how to remediate any accessibility issues with your learning materials.
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at MacNider Hall 21
- Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Bondurant Hall 2035
Instructional Technology Consultations
Are you interested in implementing a new technology in your courses or advice on better ways to use existing technology? Or maybe you want a tour of the AV technology available in the classroom you’re assigned to teach in?聽聽with us and we can meet with you to discuss your needs so you’re ready to hit the ground running in the Fall!
Instructional Technology Liaisons
If you have general questions about Instructional Technology that aren’t time sensitive or need advice for things such as purchasing new software or tools for instruction, feel free to reach out to your Instructional Technology liaison. We are here to help guide you through the proper processes and make sure we’re not duplicating efforts.
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Medical Education: Jerry McNeill ( jerry_mcneill@med.unc.edu )
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Health Sciences: Derek Olinger ( derek_olinger@med.unc.edu )
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Graduate Education / BBSP: Nick Thompson ( nick_thompson@med.unc.edu )