Office of Instructional Technology
We support innovative education for students through analysis and collaborative discussion to provide solutions that enhance instruction and increase efficiencies for student success and learning.
- (219) 989-2873
- oit@pnw.edu
- Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Friday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Connect for a 1:1 Consultation
Call into the Virtual Help Desk from your Phone
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 701 586 7709
Passcode: 985311
Visit the Hammond campus for face-to-face support
- Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
All appointments must be made 24 hours ahead of time, during regular business hours.
Our staff will reply promptly with confirmation or to request a different day/time. Email oit@pnw.edu to begin the conversation.
Supported Services
Brightspace
Instructor Resources
Review tips and tricks for start and end of semester as well as helpful guides.
Instructor Training Course
Student Resources
View guides and tutorials for functioning in Brightspace.
Student Training Course
Screen Recording Tools
Kaltura for Students
Offers easy screen recording capabilities for capturing voice over with presentations or videos.
Faculty/Staff Tools
From user-friendly Kaltura, to Camtasia, to the Video Express Room, determine which tool can best meet your recording needs.
Additional Areas of Support
The Respondus tool, for faculty, is an exam-creation and testing tool that can be used to import/export assessments to and from the LMS, Brightspace.
It can be accompanied by a LockDown Browser & Monitor tool, for students, that prevents navigating outside a testing window during testing time.
Zoom in Brightspace
Zoom provides remote conferencing services with video, chat, screen share, and is mobile friendly.
Zoom Accounts and FAQ
Connect with the CSC for assistance with your Zoom account and to read through the FAQ.
Available to faculty and staff, this powerful survey tool lets you create, distribute, and track surveys that can be as simple or as complex as needed to meet your needs.
PNW is committed to providing equal access to educational programs, services, activities, and events. For resources on creating accessible documents and videos, refer to our website with our getting started resources.
OIT Events
Oct 18
Midterm Grade Submit Demo
Join the Office of Instructional Technology (OIT) staff for a brief demo of the grade submit tool in Brightspace. Review how to push midterm grades from Brightspace to MyPNW/Banner.