Academic Technologies
The Academic Technologies organization at The Duke University School of Law is comprised of three departments: Device and Infrastructure Support, Instructional Technologies Consulting, and Web Services. In collaboration with the Duke Office of Information Technology (OIT), it ensures that a full range of IT services is available to the faculty, staff, and students at the law school, including: classroom A/V support; networking; email; printing; scanning; desktop, laptop, and mobile device support; licensed software such as Microsoft Windows 11, Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud; and support for Exam4 software on Windows and MacOS. AcTech also maintains the web presence for all sites under the purview of the law school, centers, journals, and clinics, and helps with use of the Canvas learning management system. Training and support are available in person at the law school, or online, at law.duke.edu/actech.
The law school web site features news and events, staff directory, highlights of recent research, and resources for students, faculty, and staff. The law journals have been available online, in full text and searchable, since 1997; conferences and major addresses at the law school are frequently broadcast live via webcast and archived for future viewing. The majority of courses have Canvas course sites that provide access for students to course email lists, syllabi, e-reserves, and other materials.
The law school classrooms have built-in capabilities to project from computers and mobile devices; power outlets at student seats; and network access for all laptops and mobile devices via Wi-Fi. All standard classrooms can be used for videoconferencing, and class sessions are recorded, with access granted per individual instructor policy. A/V equipment can be used by students for classes, or by student groups at other times.
The Scheinman Media Lab has video recording equipment, an all-digital production facility, and knowledgeable staff, who can assist in the production of educational materials, whether faculty or student produced, and who help document key events and presentations at the law school.
The school is a member of the Computer Assisted Legal Instruction Consortium (CALI), and makes CALI tutorials and other resources freely available to students to support the law school curriculum.
Academic Technologies staff members are available to assist law students in making productive use of computers as an integral part of their law school experience. Students can visit the service desk in the Goodson Law Library, or the help desk in Law room 2209, email helpdesk@law.duke.edu, or call (919) 613-7072. Student computer recommendations and orientation materials can be viewed at law.duke.edu/actech/orientation.
The senior staff on the Academic Technologies team are:
Laura Cappelletti - Assistant Dean for Academic Technologies
Hiroki Nishiyama - Manager, Device and Infrastructure Support
Miguel Bordo - Manager, Instructional Technologies Consulting and A/V Support
Michael Wright - Manager, Web Services