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Q&A with Sherry Watt: Engaging in Difficult Dialogues

October 7, 2020
We asked Sherry K. Watt, PhD, professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs and founder of The Being Institute, to share insights from her research on difficult dialogues and strategies to engage participants in dialogue that is meaningful, passionate, and self-awakening. Sherry and her...Read more

Welcome New Center for Teaching Graduate Teaching Fellows

October 6, 2020
This fall, we have welcomed four new graduate teaching fellows to the Center for Teaching for the 2020-2021 academic school year. Our fellows work on a range of pedagogical issues and gain practical experience in the field of educational and faculty development. They work with Center for Teaching...Read more

A New Web Presence for Learning Spaces Technology

October 6, 2020
The Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology is excited to share the new Learning Spaces Technology (LST) web presence, a source of information regarding University Classrooms, Instructional Technology Centers, TILE classrooms, conference centers, and learning commons as well as available...Read more

Using Captions to Increase Course Material Accessibility

October 6, 2020
Captions for your audio/video content are an essential piece in accessible and approachable materials. Two main options are available for both post-produced and live captions. Professional captions are typed or reviewed by a person to meet accuracy standards. However, they can be expensive and take...Read more

Elements of Success Introduces Automated Alerts

October 6, 2020
By pulling and aggregating data from the ICON Gradebook, Elements of Success (EoS) generates real-time performance feedback for students to help them succeed in a course. The learning analytics platform provides easy-to-understand data visualizations that show course progress alongside areas to...Read more

Self-Select Breakout Rooms in Zoom

October 6, 2020
Zoom now allows self-select breakout rooms when using Zoom on desktop and mobile apps. Hosts have the option to allow participants to select what breakout room they enter and to move between breakout rooms. This new feature was added in a recent Zoom update. Please note: Both hosts and participants...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

SITA - Student Instructional Technology Assistants

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 into your classroom Design and implement individual and...Read more
Origins of Life and the Universe students visit the Field Museum to see Sue the dinosaur.

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
Photo of a TILE classroom in the Main Library.

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
Instructor Meena Khandelwal working with students during class.

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