LearnTech Digest

EDUCAUSE 2024 Themes and Takeaways
Monday, November 11, 2024
At EDUCAUSE 2024, leaders shared how tech is transforming higher ed. Key themes included AI-driven teaching, digital equity, and trust-building. Learn how these trends can empower UIC instructors to enhance learning and support student success.
An Update on UIC’s Journey with AI Adoption
Friday, November 8, 2024
Through collaborative initiatives like vendor partnerships and dedicated advising groups, UIC is forging a thoughtful, ethical path forward with AI. Learn how faculty, students, and strategic frameworks are shaping UIC’s AI future.
Embracing Accessibility: An Inside Look at the New Federal Accessibility Mandate
Friday, November 8, 2024
As UIC prepares to meet the federal mandate for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance by April 2026, campus champions are leading the way.
Reevaluating the Use of Academic Applications with the State Adoption of New Accessibility and Security Guidelines
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
UIC’s digital tools face a critical reevaluation as new state accessibility and security guidelines come into play, challenging us to balance innovation with compliance in our educational technology landscape.
Introducing the Multi-Year Review of Our Teaching and Learning Ecosystem of Applications
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Join us in a multi-year reevaluation of UIC's Teaching and Learning Ecosystem, beginning with an in-depth analysis of how our digital tools influence education across campus.
Report on Student Attitudes Towards AI in Academia
Friday, April 5, 2024
This report synthesizes the responses from a survey conducted among undergraduate and graduate students at UIC in February-March 2024, aiming to capture their opinions and attitudes toward integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic settings
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on College Instruction
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Dr. Szymon Machajewski integrates AI in education, enhancing student engagement through curated tutorials and creative collaboration.
AI Strategies and Considerations in Higher Education
Thursday, April 4, 2024
UIC aims to explore new AI use cases, emphasizing a cautious and secure approach to ensure a safe, productive environment for all users, reflecting a commitment to ethical AI use and innovation in higher education.
Enhancing Academic Engagement with Pilots and Faculty Cohorts
Friday, January 26, 2024
LTS is excited to extend an invitation to faculty members to be at the forefront of this transformation by joining the Faculty Innovation Cohort.
Maximizing Learning Outcomes: Aligning Goals and Standards in Blackboard
Friday, January 26, 2024
LTS will be looking for instructors interested in piloting the Goals and Standards feature to better understand areas where their course could improve, and where students are successfully learning the course objectives.
The Power of Student Voices in Shaping Digital Education
Friday, January 26, 2024
When it comes to digital learning applications and online education, the voices of students are not just valuable; they are indispensable.
Piloting Grammarly at UIC in Spring 2024
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
UIC is launching a Grammarly pilot project in Spring 2024, providing all 34,000 students, faculty, and staff with access to the cloud-based writing assistant for a year.