Instructional Technology Excellence Award
The Instructional Technology Excellence Award (formerly known as the Distance Educator of the Year Award) is presented to a faculty member who has exemplified the effective use of technology in their teaching. The award recipient is chosen from a group of nominees by the DEITC using the following criteria:
- Integrates the use of technology in the teaching and learning process
- Use of technology in creative and effective ways to facilitate student learning
- Implements student-focused, learning-oriented innovations, and/or project-based learning activities using technology
- Inspires and works collaboratively with others
- Addresses the various types of learners, including those with disabilities
- Seamlessly integrates TAMIU’s Learning Management System (LMS) to support his/her teaching to actively engage students
- Actively pursues avenues for personal continuous improvement to facilitate the use of technology
2025 Recipient
Dr. Mustafa Al Lail, College of Arts and Sciences
From Left to Right: Dr. Mustafa Al Lail and Dr. Claudia San Miguel
Previous Recipients
2024 Recipient
Judy Gutierrez
College of Arts and Sciences
2023 Recipient
Lilia P. Cantu
University College
2022 Recipient
Dr. Cynthia Sosa
College of Education
2021 Recipient
Dr. Jared Dmello
College of Arts and Sciences
2020 Recipient
Mr. Juan J. Arellano
College of Arts and Sciences
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eLearning Blackboard Support
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Resources
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Support Services
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Accessibility Support
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Test Proctoring and Security
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Evaluation of Distance Education Courses
Information on the assessment tools used in evaluating course technologies in the classroom.
Development Process of Distance Education Courses
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Regular and Substantive Interaction Guidelines
Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) guidelines are standards set to ensure that online and distance education courses provide meaningful and frequent interaction between students and instructors.
Learning Technologies Week
View this page for information about Learning Technologies Week events where we talk about best practices in distance education and emerging technology.
Instructional Technology Excellence Award
View the recognition given to faculty members over their excellence in using instructional technology.
Privacy Policy Statements of Course Technologies
Access the privacy statements of course technologies used within TAMIU courses.
Accessibility Statements of Course Technologies
Access the accessibility statements of course technologies used within TAMIU courses.
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