Office of Interactive E-Learning

- Funded Awards Program Overview
- Program Details
  Learn about the program, timeline and how you can participate.
- Faculty Benefits
  Adding interactivity to courses is easier than you think when faculty partner with students.
- Student Benefits
  Students can leave their mark on health science education by changing the way future students learn.
- Participants
  Faculty directors and student developers come from all colleges and campuses.
- Showcase
  The Innovators in Education Showcase highlights our most recent faculty and student developers and lets attendees see live demonstrations of the projects.
- Development Resources
  Discover the resources and services available to program participants.
- uBEATS Overview
- Benefits for Teachers
  uBEATS makes a teacher’s job easier by giving a simple, easy way to offer advanced content.
- Why uBEATS Was Created
  uBEATS helps students develop the knowledge needed for an incredible future in health care.
- Module Topics
  View the complete list of cancer, genetics, pathology and microbiology, pharmacology and career modules for each grade.
- Example Modules
  Watch completed modules to see examples of the information and interactions used to keep students engaged.
- Contact the uBEATS Team
  There are multiple ways to get in touch with our team of experts.
- Sign Up for uBEATS
  Simply fill out the registration form to begin using uBEATS in your class.
- Resource Center Overview
- E-Learning Lab & Equipment Checkout
  We offer free resources and equipment to help developers create their projects.
- Consultations
  Our instructional design and technology experts provide guidance every step of the way.
- Checklists & Forms
  Make sure you don’t miss any important elements that go into an e-learning project.
- Software
  Discover the right development or multimedia software for your project.
- Images, Music & Videos
  A list of recommended sites for royalty-free graphics and audio.
- Promotion & Tenure
  Discover how to repurpose your e-learning experience beyond just enhancing the curriculum.
- EZStudio Overview
- Recording Setups
  There are two main recording setups, presentation and green screen.
- Green Screen
  Use the green screen, along with Zoom, when you need a virtual background in your video.
- Virtual Background Options
  Use one of our UNMC-specific backgrounds when working with the green screen.
- Clothing Tips for Recording
  See the dos and don'ts for what to wear when recording in the studio.
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— Office of Interactive E-Learning — About — Steering Committee

Steering Committee

Representatives from all areas of campus work tirelessly to incorporate e-learning into the UNMC culture and beyond.

We've gathered an internal steering committee that consists of representatives from all colleges and includes faculty, staff and students. The committee is led under the direction of the senior vice chancellor for academic affairs.

Chairs

Abbey L. Fingeret, MD
Associate Professor
College of Medicine

Peggy Moore
Director of E-Learning & Instructional Designer
Academic Affairs
Assistant Professor
College of Allied Health Professions

Members

Jerrod Anzalone
Student Senate
Graduate Studies

H. Dele Davies, MD
Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Dean of Graduate Studies

Melissa A. Diers
Director of IT Academic Technologies,
Information Technology Services
Assistant Professor, College of Allied Health Professions

William Glass
Director, Visualization & Technology
iEXCEL

Karen Gould, PhD
Assistant Dean
Graduate Studies

Donald G. Klepser, PhD
Associate Professor & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
College of Pharmacy

Suhasini Kotcherlakota, PhD
Assistant Professor & Instructional Designer
College of Nursing

Nicole Kolm-Valdivia, PhD
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
College of Public Health

Jaci Lindburg, PhD
Director, University of Nebraska Online
Associate Vice President, University of Nebraska Distance Education

Linda M. Love, EdD
Director, Faculty Development
Assistant Professor, College of Medicine

Analisa McMillan, PhD
Director of Distance Learning
Academic Affairs

Tiffany Moore, PhD
Interim Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Associate Professor
College of Nursing

Frank Pietrantoni
Director
Office of Health Professions Education
Nebraska Medicine

Yun Saksena, DMD
Associate Dean for Education
College of Dentistry

Geoffrey A. Talmon, MD
Professor
Associate Dean for Medical Education
College of Medicine

Tammy L. Webster, PhD
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
College of Allied Health Professions