LearnTech Digest LearnTech Digest Archive Heading link Copy link 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. 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 In a recent conversation with Simona Narubin Durbin, the Associate Director of Assessment and Education and an instructor in the College of Engineering, we delved into her experience with Blackboard Ultra and its groundbreaking AI Design Assistant. 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.