September 30, 2005. This fall, over 15 courses representing nearly 500 students are using CCNMTL's Video Interactions for Teaching & Learning (VITAL). The VITAL learning environment provides an online workspace where students can analyze video clips through guided lessons and develop multimedia essays that incorporate these video examples into their writing.

The courses that are deploying VITAL this semester span a broad range of schools and disciplines, including the School of Social Work, Teachers College, School of Dental and Oral Surgery, and the School of Medicine. Other institutions using VITAL this semester include William Paterson University and the School at Columbia.