Introducing University Instructional Technology
Monday, August 10, 2026 8:30am to 9:30am
Discover which supported instructional technologies the University of Iowa provides to instructors and students, and learn more about the process for getting new technologies approved.
ICON Overview
Monday, August 10, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
ICON (Iowa Courses Online) is the Learning Management System at the University of Iowa, and is primarily powered by Canvas, but there is even more to know about ICON. Join this session for an introduction to ICON's basic user interface, how to manage your account settings, and learn about the tools available in an ICON course site.
Getting Started with Top Hat
Monday, August 10, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Top Hat has several options to engage students with in-class quizzes, surveys, and discussions, as well as attendance features that connect to the ICON gradebook. Learn how to get started with this platform and get ideas to adapt it to your courses.
Copycat Academy: The Art of the Course Copy
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 8:30am to 9:30am
Learn how to copy an ICON course for a new semester in this step-by-step workshop. We'll cover settings, integrated tools, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Engage with a community
We facilitate or co-facilitate communities related to technology and teaching and learning data on campus. These groups provide opportunities to connect with others and learn how instructors are implementing these tools in their courses.
Request a training
We offer one-on-one and departmental trainings related to instructional technology, classroom technology, and teaching and learning data.