The Audio Visual (AV) Services group supports the design, purchasing and ongoing technical support of audio visual equipment at Sask Polytech. The AV team also assists with the technical management and/or operation of services including:

• Active learning classrooms design and tech support
• CCTV tech support
• Conferencing end point tech support (Zoom Rooms)
• Live streaming classroom and remote teaching design and tech support
• Tech support for all learning spaces, presentation system design, installation, and maintenance
• Tech support for live and virtual events

Current employees should bookmark our Classroom and Video Technology SharePoint site (Sask Polytech login required) for quick access and to stay connected with the latest information.

For more information, contact:
Dale Seabrook, team lead
dale.seabrook@saskpolytech.ca.

The course material production specialists (CMPs) are responsible for publishing course content for students – both online and print. Online courses are published to Brightspace via Dreamweaver and utilize rubrics, quizzes, self-assessments, discussions, etc. Print manuals are for sale in The Campus Store. CMPs collaborate with programs, the learning technologies project and change manager, instructional designers, graphic design analysts, and web developers through the course development process. Together we assist in bringing student learning material to life!

For more information, contact:
Corinne Johnson, team lead
corinne.johnson@saskpolytech.ca

The Graphic Design Analyst (GDA) team provides graphic support for both web and print course development and projects. Using specialized knowledge of graphic design, highly developed drawing, and image manipulation skills to create high quality, engaging and pedagogically graphics to support student learning.

The team creates a wide variety of graphics including technical illustrations, technical drawings, medical illustration, schematics, digitally enhanced photographs, cartoons, flow charts, info graphics, logos, icons, and other graphics that meet Saskatchewan Polytechnics quality and design standards.

For more information, contact:
Alexis Watt, team lead
alexis.watt@saskpolytech.ca

Instructional designers (IDs) work closely with instructors from a variety of programs to develop fully online and blended courses following our quality standards for courses in D2L Brightspace. We collaborate with diverse teams within Learning Technologies, accessibility office, ILDC, copyright office, library, quality assurance & learner pathways. 

The instructional design team's primary focus is supporting programs approved through the integrated development funds (IDF). Every year the IDF application occurs through the office of the associate vice-president of learning and teaching. IDs are also available for consultation requests from instructors and programs looking for support with their online course development. 

Current employees should bookmark our Instructional Design SharePoint site (Sask Polytech login required) for quick access and information.

For more information, contact:
Diana Ng, program head
diana.ng@saskpolytech.ca

Under the supervision of solutions architect, our team provides the Sask Polytech community with technical support for all aspects of the learning technology ecosystem. We provide system administration, configuration, integration, guidance, and support for the variety of platforms related to teaching and learning as well as the identification, troubleshooting, resolution or escalation of online learning system issues. 

Current employees should bookmark our internal Learning Technology Support SharePoint site (Sask Polytech login required) for quick access and to stay connected with the latest information.

For more information, contact:
Shoaib Khan, team lead
shoaib.khan@saskpolytech.ca

Technology for teaching and learning has changed dramatically in recent years. The skilled individuals of Learning Technology Training provide the training and support you need to do your job. Learning technology trainers provide formal and informal opportunities for scheduled, just-in-time, individual, and group training sessions on a variety of topics such as Brightspace, Zoom and Kaltura MediaSpace.  

The team is dedicated to staying on the cutting edge of emerging technologies in support of teaching and learning. We're always researching, analyzing, planning, developing, and promoting the use of these technologies to enhance student learning outcomes.

Whether you are in the office, classroom or an online course, the Learning Technology Training team can provide you with what you need to successfully integrate technology and meet the needs of today's learner.

Current employees should bookmark our internal Learning Technology Training SharePoint site (Sask Polytech login required) for quick access and to stay connected with the latest information.

For more information, contact:
Kelvin Hu, program head
kelvin.hu@saskpolytech.ca

The media production specialists deliver the following services:

• Course development video production – demos, lectures, interviews, off campus shoots
• Live event production and streaming
• Online video management and distribution (Kaltura)
• Corporate video production and messaging 
• Photography and photo editing
• Podcasting
• Post – production video and audio editing and special effects
• Social media content creation

For more information, contact:
Marcy Ramage, team lead
marcy.ramage@saskpolytech.ca

The Project and Change Management Office leads a multi-disciplinary team engaged in developing courses for online and blended delivery. The project manager supports projects through their life cycle from the proposal stage to final delivery. 

The Project and Change Management Office is available to consult with program heads, continuing education consultants, faculty and other members of the Sask Polytech community who are considering putting their course content online or making them ready for blended delivery.

Current employees should bookmark our internal Project and Change Management SharePoint site (Sask Polytech login required) for quick access and to stay connected with the latest information.

For more information, contact:
Rita Etim, project and change manager
rita.etim@saskpolytech.ca

Learning Technologies solutions architects lead in the advancement of technology on an enterprise level for Sask Polytech by collaborating with administration, faculty, professional services, and external vendors to develop solutions that optimize the use of technology in teaching and learning.

They provide advisory expertise to enhance Sask Polytech’s processes, Ed-tech solutions, and products to help realize changing and emerging academic models including new teaching and learning methods.

For more information, contact the appropriate solutions architect:

Classroom technology & media production
Robert Kunz
robert.kunz@saskpolytech.ca

Digital learning environment
Imran Warraich
imran.warraich@saskpolytech.ca

The Web Development team is responsible for full stack development which includes design, development, implementation and maintenance of interactive learning activities. They are responsible for creating the documentation, standards, and processes to support the development and integration of numerous systems, components, and content sources. 

For more information, contact:
Shahmir Khowaja, team lead
shahmir.khowaja@saskpolytech.ca