Common use of Instructional Technology Clause in Contracts

Instructional Technology. A. The parties recognize the increasing development and use of instructional technology material to support teaching and learning and to enhance the fundamental relationship between employee and student. The parties also recognize that the instructional technology materials should be used to the maximum mutual benefit of the University and the employee. B. Instructional technology material" includes the use of a learning management (LMS), video and audio recordings, motion pictures, photographic and other similar audio/visual materials, live video and audio transmissions, computer programs, computer assisted instructional course work, programmed instructional materials, three dimensional materials and exhibits, and combinations of the above materials, which are prepared or produced in whole or in part by an employee, and which are used to assist or enhance instruction. C. When making assignments, the University shall review the considerations stated in (1) through (4), below, which may be raised by employee development and use of instructional technology/distance learning. (1) Recognition that employee effort spent in the assigned development of instructional technology/distance learning materials and in providing instruction assigned in this manner is appreciably greater than that associated with a traditional course; (2) Training and development resources available to employees who have been assigned to provide instruction through the use of instructional technology/distance learning; (3) Provisions for clerical, technical, and library support in conjunction with the assigned use of instructional technology/distance learning; and (4) Compensation, including recognition in an employee’s assignment or provisions for extra University compensation, for appreciably greater workload associated with the assigned development and use of instructional technology/distance learning. (5) It is recognized that these considerations may already apply to other employee instructional activities and, therefore, may be addressed by existing University policies and procedures. If the university concludes that new or revised policies are needed, they shall develop such policies and consult with UFF-FGCU pursuant to Article 1.2 (B), prior to their implementation.

Instructional Technology. A. The parties recognize the increasing development and use of instructional technology material to support teaching and learning and to enhance the fundamental relationship between employee and student. The parties also recognize that the instructional technology materials should be used to the maximum mutual benefit of the University and the employee. B. Instructional technology material" includes the use of a learning management (LMS), video and audio recordings, motion pictures, film strips, photographic and other similar audio/visual materials, live video and audio transmissions, computer programs, computer assisted instructional course work, programmed instructional materials, three dimensional materials and exhibits, and combinations of the above materials, which are prepared or produced in whole or in part by an employee, and which are used to assist or enhance instruction. C. When making assignmentsB. The parties recognize the increasing development and use of technology, such as videotapes, interactive television, and computer software, to support teaching and learning and to enhance the fundamental relationship between employee and student. This technology may be used in the context of distance learning. Furthermore, the parties also recognize that this technology should be used to the maximum mutual benefit of the University and the employee. C. The University shall review the considerations stated in (1) through (4), below, which may be raised by employee development and use of instructional technology/distance learning. It is recognized that these considerations may already apply to other employee instructional activities and, therefore, be addressed by existing University policies and procedures. If the University concludes that new or revised policies are needed, they shall develop such policies and consult with UFF pursuant to Article 1.2(B), prior to their implementation. (1) ). Recognition of that employee effort spent in the assigned development of instructional technology/distance learning materials and in providing instruction assigned in this manner which is appreciably greater than that associated with a traditional course; (2) ). Training and development resources available to employees who have been assigned to provide instruction through the use of instructional technology/distance learning; (3) ). Provisions for clerical, technical, and library support in conjunction with the assigned use of instructional technology/distance learning; and (4) ). Compensation, including recognition in an employee’s 's assignment or provisions for extra University compensation, for appreciably greater workload associated with the assigned development and use of instructional technology/distance learning. D. The employee shall not make use of appreciable University support in the creation or revision of instructional technology materials unless the University approves such use in advance and in writing. (5) It is recognized 1). Provisions governing releases to be obtained when the University has an interest in instructional technology are contained in Article 18.3(C)(3). Consistent with such provisions and prior to the use of the instructional technology materials described in Article 9.9, above, releases shall be obtained from persons appearing in, or giving financial or creative support to their development or use, and the employee shall certify that these considerations may already apply such development or use does not infringe upon any existing copyright or other legal right. The employee shall be liable to other the University for judgments resulting from such infringements. (2). The University shall assist the employee in obtaining releases regarding instructional activities and, therefore, may be addressed by existing technology materials when: a. the University policies and procedures. If has asserted an interest in such materials; or b. the university concludes that new or revised policies are needed, they shall University has assigned the employee to develop such policies and consult with UFF-FGCU pursuant to Article 1.2 (B), prior to their implementationmaterials. 10.1 Policy.‌‌‌