Events

HPC Workshop: Machine Learning and Big Data

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 10:00am to 4:00pm

Seamans Center

ITS-OTLT-Research Services is hosting a two-day intensive workshop (October 13&14) on Machine Learning and Big Data, led by Prof. John Urbanic from the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). The workshop will be held in a large room equipped with two-way video communication between participants and the instructor. Please note that all participants must attend in person at our campus satellite site, as there will be no option for individual remote participation via video call (e.g., Zoom). The...

Meeting Class Notes Accommodations with Note Depot

Thursday, October 15, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Virtual

Note Depot is a centralized note sharing platform in ICON. Developed at the University of Iowa, this tool can simplify access to note-taking resources and support students with the class notes accommodation.

So, What is Active Learning Anyway?

Friday, October 16, 2026 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Van Allen Hall

The term active learning has been around for decades. We’ll explore what it means and why it matters, especially in the age of AI, share strategies that work in any classroom, and highlight tools available in TILE classrooms. Leave with new ideas and a reimagined activity using active learning. All attendees will be enabled to schedule a TILE classroom.

Graduate Learning Analytics Workshop

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Virtual

We’ll provide an overview of how OTLT can offer streamlined access to anonymous data for research questions that can be addressed using teaching and learning data from completed courses at Iowa. We'll also offer guidance on best practices for graduate students who are considering using this data for a thesis or dissertation.

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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.

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We offer one-on-one and departmental trainings related to instructional technology, classroom technology, and teaching and learning data.