by Michael Hernandez | Mar 21, 2024 | Instructional design
By now, many students and instructors have heard the term “hallucinations” in relation to Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. What this term refers to (through a personification) is the generation of outputs that contain factual inaccuracies in response to the...
by Thomas Keith | Mar 13, 2024 | Instructional design, Pedagogy, Services, Universal Design for Learning
This post is the third installment in a series on how to implement the principles of critical pedagogy with digital tools. For more information, please see previous installments in this series. The author wishes to thank ATS instructional designers Joe Olivier and...
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 Ziting Wang | Mar 1, 2024 | How-tos, Instructional design, Pedagogy, Visualization
Utilizing 3D technology in higher education can promote experiential learning, deepen comprehension, and foster engagement among students. Instructors seeking to enrich their teaching methods have a powerful tool at their fingertips: their smartphones and cameras....
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 Thomas Keith | Feb 12, 2024 | How-tos, Instructional design, Pedagogy, Services
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...