Digital Learning and Academic Innovations (DLAI)

Texas A&M Corpus Christi adopts e-learning technologies and processes to positively transform teaching methods such that students are fully engaged in learning and do not drop out of courses. In addition, space constraints are relieved by the use of online experiences for students outside of physical classrooms. Online degree and certificate programs are offered that meet the needs of citizens in Texas. And, in the event of a disaster, faculty and students are able to continue the business of education by using online technologies.

Digital Learning and Academic Innovations provides leadership, coordination, management, and support to the e-learning activities of Texas A&M Corpus Christi. The office works collaboratively to provide educational opportunities throughout Texas and beyond, provide open learning environments so that learning can occur anytime and anyplace, and distribute faculty knowledge and expertise to benefit society and the economic vitality of the Coastal Bend.

The Approach:

Given our mission, we have adopted a “servant leadership” approach. Our task is to build a shared vision and high level of trust among all stakeholders, administrators, instructors, students, and staff. We make every effort to empower participants to pursue that shared vision, support that pursuit, and provide professional development and other resources when needed. Elements of our culture include empowerment, inclusion, consensus building, collaboration, systems thinking, trust, and transparency.  

• Distance Education Definitions
• Instructional Technology and Distance Education Committee ( ITDEC)

Services Provided:

• We have created a course in Blackboard that contains helpful information for instructors.  Log into Blackboard using your university credential to take advantage of these resources.

• Be prepared in the event of campus closure!

• We developed resources, guides, and tutorials for both instructors and students to ensure continuity of learning.

• Access Instructors Guide and Students Guide for the Continuity of Learning.

• Call or email our instructional designers if you have questions regarding your course design, Blackboard, or best practices in distance education.

• We provide support and assistance to faculty with the development of new programs, a revision to existing programs, or offering of a program online.

• Certificate of Professional Development in Best Practices for Online Instruction

• Webex, Qualtrics, Camtasia, and other workshops can be requested.

• More about professional development.

DLAI Staff:

Dr. Aleyda Cantu-Lee

Alexandra Janney

Dr. Rinki Suryavanshi

Lauran Guerra

Joseph D. Doan

David Jones