Academic Technology Solutions Blog

Inclusive and Accessible Teaching in Times of Crisis
This article reflects on inclusive and accessible teaching. For more on inclusive pedagogy at UChicago, consider registering for the upcoming workshop “Teaching Inclusively,” to be held via Zoom on 12 October 2021, from 10:00-11:15am. In a recent article in The...

Roomers, Zoomers, and You: Promoting Student Engagement in Blended Synchronous Classes
For a variety of reasons, you may find yourself teaching a class with both in-person and remote students -- what is sometimes referred to as a “blended synchronous” class. In this post, we will offer some tips for making the best of this challenging situation, with a...

Hypothesis and Ed Discussion Approved as University-Wide Services
After going through a pilot phase, two digital pedagogy tools, Hypothesis and Ed Discussion, have been approved as enterprise services for the entire University. Both tools will continue to be available for use in courses for the 2021 Autumn Quarter and beyond. These...