LearnTech Digest LearnTech Digest Archive Copy link Supporting Faculty Through Title II Digital Accessibility: A Shared Responsibility Thursday, February 5, 2026 As UIC moves forward with our LMS transition and Title II compliance efforts, I want to acknowledge the very real challenges faculty are facing. Concerns about time commitment, workload, and even the question… Find Canvas Answers Fast: Resources Every Instructor Should Know Thursday, February 5, 2026 As UIC continues to transition to Canvas, you may run into issues that you don’t know how to address. Maybe you’re unsure if you can replicate something that you did in Blackboard, or… Transitioning to Canvas: Your Roadmap for Success Thursday, February 5, 2026 The LMS transition is officially in full swing! This semester marks a major milestone as the first wave of courses is being taught on Canvas. While Learning Technology Solutions (LTS) is currently managing… Getting Started with Canvas Studio in Your Classroom Thursday, February 5, 2026 Canvas Studio is an instructor-focused video learning platform designed to support multimedia use in teaching and learning. Studio is a built-in feature of Canvas and intended specifically for educational use, allowing instructors and… UIC Faculty Collaborate on AI-Centered Assignments Thursday, July 31, 2025 The AI Teaching & Learning Advisory Committee worked together this past year to compile examples of assignments engaging AI that might serve as a starting point for UIC faculty at large. These examples… Unlocking the Power of Video: A Deep Dive into Panopto Connect, Access AI, and Knowledge Insights Wednesday, July 30, 2025 As institutions continue to expand hybrid learning and leverage video for instruction, tools that simplify content creation, ensure accessibility, and provide actionable insights have become critical. Panopto, UIC’s video content management system, has… Transforming Learning Through Perusall: A Two-Year Pilot Worth Watching Tuesday, July 29, 2025 With information overload and digital distractions, engaging students meaningfully with course material remains a challenge for university faculty. As we embark on a two-year pilot of Perusall, a social annotation platform designed to… The Essential Role of Instructional Designers in Higher Education—and an Exciting New Opportunity at UIC Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Instructional designers (IDs) are increasingly recognized as agents of change in the evolving landscape of higher education. At UIC, IDs can go beyond the traditional confines of course development and can emerge as dynamic collaborators of academic From Ally to YuJa Panorama UIC's New Accessibility Tool for Digital Content Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Creating accessible course content isn’t just about compliance—it’s about inclusion. With students learning in diverse ways and accessing materials on various devices, it’s more important than ever for faculty to ensure their materials…
