Initiatives

Course Accessibility for Everyone (CAFÉ)
Course Accessibility for Everyone (CAFÉ) is an initiative that empowers instructors to make their ICON course content accessible for all students. CAFÉ focuses on eight key factors and is available in live trainings offered virtually or on demand through a guided ICON course.
Innovations in Teaching with Technology Award
The Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards (ITTA) provide funding for innovative and results-oriented learning technology projects that raise the level of teaching and learning and have the potential to impact student success and retention.

Pilots
As part of our mission to optimize teaching and learning at the University of Iowa, the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology facilitates pilots related to instructional technology, data tools, and classroom technology. Instructors’ insights are invaluable in shaping the success of new technologies in the classroom and ensuring it enhances student learning outcomes.