LearnTech Digest Archive LearnTech Digest Archive Heading link Copy link 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. The initiative aims to improve writing skills and enhance communication and cont Adapting Equatio: Accessibility in Mathematical Notations Tuesday, November 14, 2023 In the spring, LTS will make Equatio, a TextHelp tool, focusing on enhancing math digital accessibility, available for use. Features include handwriting recognition, math prediction, voice input, accessibility and inclusivity, integration with popula Instructor Spotlight: Thoughts on using Anthology Ally for Accessibility with Dr. Lieke van Heumen and Dr. Kate Floros Tuesday, November 14, 2023 LTS delves into the practicalities of creating accessible courses, featuring insights from Dr. Lieke van Heumen, Clinical Associate Professor in Disability and Human Development and Dr. Kate Floros, Clinical Associate Professors in Political Science. Instructor Spotlight: Simona Narubin Durbin: Empowering Education with Blackboard Ultra AI Design Assistant Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Recognizing the Need for Flexible and Engaging Learning Environments Monday, September 18, 2023 Higher education has faced a shift, forcing institutions to reevaluate their teaching methods and adapt to the evolving needs of students. As education transformed, shining a spotlight on the importance of engagement and flexibility. Blackboard AI Design Assistant: Enhancing Course Creation and Learning Experience Monday, September 18, 2023 University-licensed AI tools meet data privacy and security requirements to protect instructors and abstract the complex text prompts into simple graphical interfaces that produce course elements without the need for copying and pasting. LTS: Empowering Education through Technology Solutions Monday, September 18, 2023 The LTS team is a committed partner for faculty, staff, and students, fostering the purposeful application and integration of innovative technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and research. Embracing the Potential of AI in Higher Education Monday, September 18, 2023 It is natural for new technologies to evoke uncertainty, but as we become more familiar with AI's potential and limitations, its acceptance and benefits in higher education are likely to grow. Fall Pilot: Learning through Social Annotation Monday, August 7, 2023 This fall, Learning Technology Solutions (LTS) is offering a pilot program that utilizes social annotation applications. Improving Accessibility in Learning: Introducing Anthology Ally & Eye-Able Monday, August 7, 2023 In an era where aspects of education are increasingly taking place online, ensuring accessibility for all students has become of paramount concern. Recognizing this need, LTS has taken a significant step forward in enhancing the accessibility of...
