LearnTech Digest LearnTech Digest Archive Heading link Copy link Grammarly Resources for Instructors Thursday, January 30, 2025 Experimenting with Grammarly and reading documentation on it can be time-consuming, so this short article gathers some of the most useful resources from Grammarly's website to help instructors enrich their understanding of the tool and its many affor AI in the Classroom: From Complex Texts to Engaging Learning Experiences Thursday, January 30, 2025 NotebookLM is a new tool by Google with the potential to majorly enhance students' study practices. Its key features include AI-powered synthesis, summary, and organization of source material into products like study guides, briefings, and FAQs. The Ethical AI in Action World Tour Thursday, January 30, 2025 Last November, educators gathered at UIC for Anthology's Ethical AI in Action World Tour to discuss ethical AI integration in education. Key topics included AI’s role in pedagogy, equity, and inclusivity. The UIC LMS Transition: A Comprehensive Overview Thursday, January 30, 2025 UIC will be transitioning to a modern LMS in the near future. This overview covers the viable options, pros and cons of each, and lays out a detailed plan for managing the migration. UIC Is Moving to a Modern LMS Thursday, January 30, 2025 UIC will be transitioning to a modern LMS to continue providing students with the best learning technology available. Grammarly Survey Unveils Widespread Adoption, Positive Impact, and Areas for Improvement Thursday, January 30, 2025 This past fall UIC surveyed students, staff, and instructors' experience using Grammarly. With 292 responses, 85% use Grammarly regularly, finding it user-friendly and beneficial for error reduction, clarity, confidence, and skill development. 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