Matthew Burgess

User Support Specialist
University of Virginia

Matthew Burgess is a User Support Specialist with the University of Virginia's UVACollab Applications Group, working with the team that develops and supports the university's primary online learning environment. He came to the group from the Department of Religious Studies, where he was a graduate student and teaching fellow for six years and pioneered the use of new technologies in numerous courses. He provides instructional support to faculty, staff, and students throughout the university, works with the group's branding and strategic initiatives, and administers the group's Student Advisory Board. He holds degrees from Centre College, Yale University, and UVA.

Sessions

Lost and found: Developing a new version of the Search tool at the University of Virginia

2019-06-03
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Bunker Hill Foyer

Session Slides: Lost and FoundEach instance of Sakai is a vast repository of valuable content. However, it is virtually impossible to unlock the full potential of this content without the assistance of robust search capabilities. ... Read More

Speakers:

Matthew Burgess
User Support Specialist, University of Virginia

Patricia Gordon
Apereo

David Hutchins
UVA

Nathan Piazza
UVa

Tiffany Stull
UVACollab User Support Specialist, University of Virginia

Finding Our Voice: Imagining a Content Style Guide for Sakai

2019-06-04
11:15am - 12:00pm

Hershey / Crocker

Project: Sakai Topic: UX/UI Track: Strategy & Leadership

Session Slides: Finding Our VoiceThere is little doubt that the world of educational technology is experiencing explosive, transformative growth. As Blackboard, Canvas, McGraw Hill, and a host of other companies continue to expand into the academic marketplace, ... Read More

Speakers:

Matthew Burgess
User Support Specialist, University of Virginia

Laura Cira
LMS Specialist, University of Notre Dame

The Site Builder Project: Where We Are, and Where We're Going

2019-06-05
11:00am - 11:45am

Rose Room

Project: Sakai Topic: UX/UI Track: Facing the Future

Session Slides: The Site Builder ProjectSince December 2017, the University of Virginia has been pursuing a project to reimagine the site creation and tool management processes in Sakai. Code-named "Site Builder," the project is a ... Read More

Speakers:

Matthew Burgess
User Support Specialist, University of Virginia

Patricia Gordon
Apereo