Welcome to the Office of Instructional Development
The UCLA Office of Instructional Development (OID) supports the instructional mission of the University and enhances teaching and learning opportunities. Through grants, programs and services OID promotes the effective use of current and emerging instructional methodologies and technologies.
Audacity User Guides Now Available
Audacity, the open-source free ware audio recorder, is rapidly becoming the software of choice for faculty looking to make podcasts for posting on their course websites or for other educational uses. OID has prepared two different guides: "The Quick Guide" is intended for those who wish to get started right away, "More Than You Might Care to Know" offers a more in depth and detailed overview of the program and serves as a reference guide for those who wish to experiment further with the program. To get the guides, click HERE.
2009 Copenhaver Award Winner
Timothy Tangherlini from the Scandinavian Section describes his approach to folklore and the creation of the Danish Folklore Database.
He used the software with an undergraduate class for the first time
this academic year and he discusses the results of that experience.
Read more about the awards and past winners at the Copenhaver Awards page.
