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Grading Multiple Choice Questions? Try Gradescope Bubble Sheets

April 28, 2023
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
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A Framework for Incorporating Ethnic Studies Across Disciplines

April 28, 2023
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
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Fellow Event: Authentic Teaching

April 4, 2023
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
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Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Top Hat

March 31, 2023
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
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Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards

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
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SITA - Student Instructional Technology Assistants

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
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Big Ideas Courses

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
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TILE - Transform, Interact, Learn, Engage

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
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Extraordinary Teaching Project

The Extraordinary Teaching Project showcases the rich array of pedagogies and teaching philosophies University of Iowa instructors incorporate into their teaching.Read more