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Elements of Success: A ‘Game Changer’ for Large Courses

December 5, 2022
“Elements of Success appealed to me as an opportunity to support student success,” says Philip Combiths, assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Combiths uses the platform in Phonetics, an undergraduate course with 100 second-year students. For many, this...Read more
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Help Us Improve the OTLT Website and Earn a Gift Card

December 5, 2022
We’re redesigning our website, and we want to hear from you. We’re conducting usability studies to learn why you use our website, what information you’re seeking, and how you navigate our site. All selected participants will receive a $25 gift card upon completion of their study. How It Works The...Read more
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7 Questions to Ask Before Adding Technology to Your Course

November 1, 2022
New technologies can provide new opportunities for teaching and learning. But with so many available options, it can sometimes be overwhelming. Here are seven questions to help you determine if a technology is right for your course. How does the technology help students meet the course's learning...Read more
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OTLT Welcomes New Staff Members

November 1, 2022
Please join us in welcoming three new staff members to the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT). Lauren Andrews As an IT support consultant on the Enterprise Instructional Technology team, Andrews provides service management and tier-three user support for several of the enterprise...Read more
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Video: Promoting Self-Regulated Learning with Elements of Success

October 3, 2022
Help your students succeed by implementing a learning analytics dashboard that generates real-time performance feedback for students in an easy-to-understand format. Elements of Success was developed by the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology and Administrative Information Systems, in...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