by Mohammad Ahmed | Jul 1, 2024 | Poll Everywhere, Updates
Poll Everywhere, UChicago’s supported polling software tool, has launched new features and updates to streamline the polling process and make it more user-friendly. The first feature is Auto Roster Sync, which enables faculty and instructors to synchronize course...
by Mohammad Ahmed | May 14, 2024 | Accessibility, How-tos, Instructional design, Services, Universal Design for Learning
This post is the second installment in a series on Universal Design for Learning. For more information, please see previous installments in this series. When you are designing assignments to help your class practice new concepts, you can set up your students for...
by Mohammad Ahmed | Mar 13, 2024 | A/V Equipment, Instructional design, Lightboard, Services
What is the Lightboard? The Lightboard is a panel of glass that you can write on. If you use neon-colored whiteboard markers and shine light into the middle of the panel, the neon ink appears to glow. When you combine this with some camera tricks and video editing,...
by Mohammad Ahmed | Feb 26, 2024 | Accessibility, Instructional design, Pedagogy, Services, 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...
by Mohammad Ahmed | Apr 10, 2023 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Events
According to a 2016 Campus Climate Survey, approximately 13 to 18% of UChicago students are living with a disability. Every student deserves an equal learning experience and must be able to access digital content, such as Canvas pages, PDFs, videos, and other...