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Instructional Technology

Are you ready to enhance your teaching and use technology to foster student engagement and learning? We support the use of instructional technology across the university, including ICON, UICapture, Gradescope, and more.

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Classroom Technology

Do you want to get the most out of your learning space? We provide technology consulting, training, and management of more than 300 technology-equipped classrooms that are designed to enrich the teaching and learning experience.

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Teaching and Learning Data

Harness the power of data. We transform gigabytes of data into teaching and learning insights that help instructors understand how students are engaging with course materials and identify timely interventions and support.

News

Announcing the 2026 Student Technology Panel Discussion

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Join the Academic Technology Advisory Council for this year’s Student Technology Panel to learn how students foster their own learning using technology. The event is Friday, Feb. 20, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in University Capitol Centre 2520D or online via Zoom. Please register to attend.

Top Hat Tools for Spring 2026: ICON Integration and Ace AI

Thursday, February 5, 2026
The ICON to Top Hat integration and Top Hat Ace are two tools that can help you, and your students, start the semester strong. Complete the ICON to Top Hat integration to prevent access issues and guarantee that grades flow smoothly into the ICON gradebook. Don't forget to check out Top Hat Ace, which introduces a set of AI‑powered features designed to boost teaching and learning.

Reflecting on Jesse's Career

Friday, December 5, 2025
Maggie Jesse, executive director of the ITS Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology, will end her 36-year career at the University of Iowa on Dec. 5. To celebrate Maggie and her accomplishments, we asked her to reflect on her time at the university.

Events

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PDF Fixes for Accessibility

Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

This training session will teach you about the pitfalls of PDF files and how to replace or remediate them to help make your materials meet digital accessibility standards. We will learn about the tools we have on campus to help with this process and provide a demo on how to fix PDFs and make your documents better.

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The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON...

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Online Feedback and Grading Tools

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

Learn the different options available in ICON to deliver feedback effectively and efficiently, through SpeedGrader and Gradescope. Participants will gain strategies for integrating feedback seamlessly into their courses, ensuring that student engagement and assessment are streamlined and meaningful. The session will address common challenges instructors face and provide tips for maximizing efficiency, so that transitioning from traditional grading methods to digital platforms becomes a...

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2026 Student Technology Panel

Friday, February 20, 2026 1:30pm to 3:00pm
University Capitol Centre

How are students using technology to learn, engage with course materials, and connect with their instructors and peers?  

Join the Academic Technology Advisory Council for this year’s Student Technology Panel to learn how students foster their own learning using technology. Register for the event. Participants can attend the event in person in University Capitol Centre 2520D or online via Zoom.

Eight to ten students from a variety of disciplines will describe their experiences with technology and...

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Anthology Ally: An ICON Course Accessibility Tool

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 8:30am to 9:30am
Virtual

Anthology Ally is a powerful tool in your ICON courses. It provides instructors guidance and feedback on accessibility issues in their course sites and offers students multiple formats for downloading and using course materials. Join us to learn how this tool works, how you can make your course sites more accessible, and how it can increase students' ability to engage with your course materials.

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The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and...

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