eLearning Annual Report 2020-2021

2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT - 12 The award recipient is chosen from a group of nominees by the DEITC using the following criteria: • Inspires and works collaboratively with others. • Actively pursues avenues for personal continuous improvement to facilitate the uses of technology. • Seamlessly integrates TAMIU’s Learning Management System (LMS) to support his/her teaching to actively engage students. • Integrates technology in the teaching and learn- ing process. • Uses technology in creative and effective ways to facilitate student learning. If you believe that a colleague or yourself qualify for the award, please contact Dr. Abrego by email at pabrego@tamiu.edu , or in person at the Office of Information Technology located in KLM 259. Pictured here (left to right): University President Dr. Pablo Arenaz, Mr. Juan Arellano, and IT Chief Information Officer Mr. Miguel Munoa. Instructional Technology ExcellenceAward Fall 2020 Recipient Mr. JuanArellano College of Arts and Sciences T he Instructional Technology Excellence Award is presented to a faculty member who has exemplified the use of technology in their teaching. The awardee is presented with a plaque during the Fall Faculty and Staff Assembly, a reserved parking space, and a $500 stipend. This year the Office of Informational Technology had the pleasure to award Mathematics Instructor, Mr. Juan Arellano, who went above and beyond in creating an engaging learning environment for his students by the integration of technology such as the applications: WebAssign, Desmos, Prezi, Notability, and LaTex, just to name a few. Innovative technology helps students experience authentic mathematics in capt ivating ways. Mr. Arellano