The classroom technology services team in the Office of Information Technology participated in the Educational Technology Collaborative Conference in Los Angeles on the campus of the University of Southern California from Sept. 20 to Sept. 23.

The UNLV team presented The Rebel Round Table: Finding Success in the AV Desert to members who are at the “forefront of media and technology support for quality teaching and learning in higher education settings,” according to the Educational Technology Collaborative website.

The group talked about growing their team over the past 10 years and the roles of each team member. They provided advice on how to effectively partner and leverage administration, third-party vendors, and external consultants. They also answered audience questions about overcoming challenges and finding success when resources are constrained.

The team who presented at the Educational Technology Collaborative Conference included:  

• Frank Alaimo, manager of classroom technology services
• Andy Borts, senior instructional technology support specialist
• Matt Broughton, IT technician 6
• Joe Chroback, AV/IT systems specialist
• John Contreras, installation coordinator
• Bob Soulliere, associate director of instructional technology services
• Mike Theil, senior AV/IT control systems specialist