Academic Technology Solutions (ATS) Blog
The latest news on teaching with technology
Discover the Fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning
What is UDL? UDL, or Universal Design for Learning, is a framework for teaching and learning that aims to provide access to all students, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, or learning styles. According to the Center for Applied Special Technology...
Zoom AI Companion – February 2024 Feature Releases
Zoom AI Companion has been approved and will be available for use by UChicago faculty, students, and staff starting Tuesday, February 20, 2024. If you are interested in testing how the Zoom AI Companion works, please stop by the Academic Technology Solutions Office...
Beyond STEM: Ed Discussion for the Humanities and Social Sciences
ATS instructional designers Michael Hernandez and Joe Olivier and Digital Pedagogy Fellow Kinley LaBerge contributed content to this article. The suite of digital tools supported by UChicago offers many applications that can enhance your pedagogical practice. In this...
Digital Tools for Teaching Writing, Part 3: Workshop, Feedback, and Revision
This three-part series explores a wide range of digital tools and pedagogical strategies that support writing instruction. The first post offered an approach to writing – and to writing instruction – as a process; the second post examined the development and drafting...
VR and AR Technologies for Innovative Teaching: Oculus Quest and Sketchfab
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) present opportunities for creative teaching in higher education, making learning more interactive, engaging, and effective. While VR devices place users in a fully simulated three-dimensional environment, AR overlays...
Leverage LinkedIn Learning as a Student
Whether you're on the verge of entering the job market, building foundational skills as an undergraduate, or seeking to master specialized software as a graduate student, UChicago's complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning offers an opportunity to enhance your skill...
What’s New in Canvas – Winter 2024
As the University of Chicago transitions into the winter quarter, course instructors should be aware of a few changes and improvements. Point Based Grading Schemes Editing Page Titles Updates the URLs Point Based Grading Schemes Course instructors now have the option...
Digital Tools for Teaching Writing, Part 2: Development and Drafting
This three-part series explores a wide range of digital tools and pedagogical strategies that support writing instruction. The first post offered an approach to writing – and to writing instruction – as a process. This installment explores digital tools suited to the...
Navigate the AI Conversation: Talking To Your Students About AI
It's the elephant in the classroom. According to a recent survey of 1,000 college students conducted by the online magazine Intelligent, 30% of college students have used ChatGPT on written assignments. Interestingly, the study found that three-quarters of students...
Digital Technology and Critical Pedagogy: Ungrading with Digital Tools
This is the second installment in an ongoing series on the intersection of critical pedagogy and digital tools. The author wishes to thank instructional designers Michael Hernandez and Joe Olivier for their valuable comments and suggestions. Introduction: What Is...
Subscribe by Email
This form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
