The Office of Teaching Learning, and Technology offers a variety of events, from workshops to technology training sessions to a variety of communities.
A new community of practice (CoP) focuses on using course learning data to identify barriers to learning and generate solutions at a course or program level. Launched by OTLT Research and Analytics in fall 2022, the Data-Informed Teaching Community of Practice discusses effective ways of using...Read more
Gradescope is available for instructors to use in their ICON courses to provide paper-based, online, and programming assignments. Gradescope also offers bubble sheet assignments, allowing instructors to create multiple-choice bubble sheet exams or assignments with an answer key for automatic...Read more
As part of their work with the OTLT Center for Teaching, graduate teaching fellows design a pedagogical project based on their interests. Andrew Parayil Boge, UI Department of Communications Studies, opted to research and write a pedagogical article. Written by Andrew Parayil Boge Calls to "...Read more
On Nov. 8, 2022, the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology distributed an anonymous survey to University of Iowa instructors and students to learn more about their experiences with ICON, the university's learning management system. Instructor Feedback Of the submitted surveys from...Read more
As part of their work with the OTLT Center for Teaching, graduate teaching fellows design a pedagogical project based on their interests. In this Q&A, we feature Samantha Warren, UI Department of Math, who opted to research, design, and facilitate a campus-wide workshop. Join Warren for her...Read more
Join the Top Hat User Group at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, to learn about this student response system and hear from Top Hat representatives. Join the meeting in University Capitol Centre 2520D or online . Top Hat allows instructors to present questions during class that students can answer on...Read more
The goal of the ITTA program is to raise the level of teaching and learning at the UI by supporting significant and innovative instructional technology projects that have the potential to directly impact student success and retention.Read more
Listen to EdTech Tips in 10, a new podcast created by SITAs . A Different Kind of Teaching and Learning Support Student Instructional Technology Assistants ( SITA ) can help you successfully integrate learning technology into your course. Get the most out of your ICON course site Integrate clickers...Read more
Big Ideas (BI) Courses are general education courses centered on themes rather than individual disciplines. These courses are team-taught across an array of disciplines, departments, and even colleges.Read more
The University of Iowa is committed to transforming education and increasing opportunities for student success. The Transform, Interact, Learn, Engage (TILE) project supports these goals by transforming teaching practices, lively interaction, enhanced learning, and increased faculty/student...Read more
The Extraordinary Teaching Project showcases the rich array of pedagogies and teaching philosophies University of Iowa instructors incorporate into their teaching.Read more