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...
by Mohammad Ahmed | Feb 7, 2023 | Accessibility, Events
In order to promote digital accessibility at UChicago, Academic Technology Solutions (ATS) is offering a rich array of workshops on different topics pertaining to accessibility and digital pedagogy. Below is a list of workshops that will be offered during the winter...
by Mohammad Ahmed | Sep 16, 2022 | Instructional design
Academic Technology Solutions (ATS) has upgraded the Poll Everywhere integration in Canvas. Poll Everywhere, a student response system, is used to promote discussion among students, quickly gauge their knowledge, and receive feedback instantaneously. By effectively...