LINK
UI Placement Exam Portal
Students and faculty can access placement test exam scores here.
Resources
Useful links
Resources
COMMUNITY
Early-Career Instructors
Early Career Instructors are defined as pre-tenure instructors (clinical-track, tenure-track, lecturers, and adjuncts) in their first three years of teaching at The University of Iowa.
GUIDE
The Extraordinary Teaching Project
The Extraordinary Teaching Project showcases the rich array of pedagogies and teaching philosophies University of Iowa instructors incorporate into their teaching.
LINK
UI CS Performing Robots
In an extraordinary collaboration, the three credit-hour “Dancing Robots” and “Robot Theater” classes have provided UI students and instructors with unusual cross-discipline opportunities.
EXAMPLE
Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards Website
The goal of this 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.
LINK
Edutopia - STEM to STEAM: Resource Roundup
This curated compilation will help you strategize around different approaches to integrated STEM and STEAM studies.
LINK
First Year Seminars
First-Year Seminar Information from University College & the Office of the Provost
RESEARCH
Assessment of Student Learning in TILE Classrooms
This project actively examined factors associated with student success in TILE classrooms.
SERVICE
SITA - Student Instructional Technology Assistants
Student Instructional Technology Assistants (SITAs) work one-on-one with instructors on projects that enhance instruction with technology.
RESEARCH
eText Pilot Project
The UI eText Pilot Project is an examination regarding whether electronic textbooks are more convenient and economical for students.
LINK
eText clock is ticking for textbook publishers
This article by University of Wisconsin- Madison describes how digital learning technologies, including e-texts and blended learning environments, are becoming more and more prevalent.
RESEARCH
Large Lecture Transformation Project
This project aims to transform several large courses from traditional lecture hall formats to hybrid deliveries supported by technology.
SERVICE
Center for Teaching
The Center for Teaching exists to support excellence in teaching and learning through institutes, workshops, programs and one-on-one consultation. We offer support and resources for any instructor, administrator or staff member involved in teaching and learning at the University of Iowa.
COMMUNITY
Faculty
Navigate the OTLT website through the Faculty audience page to learn about support and opportunities for Faculty.
EXAMPLE
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.
SERVICE
About Us
The Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology (OTLT) supports, develops, and encourages faculty and TA professional teaching and learning strategies, including support for a wide variety of instructional technology solutions and expert assessment consulting and resources.
SERVICE
Evaluation & Exam Service
Exam Scoring offers test scoring and analysis service for objective, multiple-choice examinations. The service provides high levels of reliability, accuracy, and security.
Beginning January 5th, Exam Scoring will move to the Pappajohn Business Building. It will be the same great service and a new and more convenient location.
The Copy Center is located inside of the south entrance door by the atrium in PPB. Walk forward and you will see the Copy Center in C102.
You may contact the Copy Center at 319-335-0861.
Placement Exams and ACE Online will be supported by the Enterprise Instructional Technology Team within the Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology Team. This team also supports instructional tools like ICON, wiki, UICapture, clickers, etc.
For these items, you can contact the ITS Help Desk at 319-384-4357 or its-helpdesk@uiowa.edu.
Beginning January 5th, Exam Scoring will move to the Pappajohn Business Building. It will be the same great service and a new and more convenient location.
The Copy Center is located inside of the south entrance door by the atrium in PPB. Walk forward and you will see the Copy Center in C102.
You may contact the Copy Center at 319-335-0861.
Placement Exams and ACE Online will be supported by the Enterprise Instructional Technology Team within the Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology Team. This team also supports instructional tools like ICON, wiki, UICapture, clickers, etc.
For these items, you can contact the ITS Help Desk at 319-384-4357 or its-helpdesk@uiowa.edu.
BEST PRACTICE
ACE Online - Best Practices
Best practices to help keep healthy response rates and guide students to answer questions honestly on the ACE online course evaluations.
HOW-TO
Log into ACE Online in ICON
Step-by-step tutorial how to log into ACE Online through ICON for students and instructors.
HOW-TO
Adding Questions from the ACE Question Bank
Step-by-step tutorial how to add questions from the ACE question bank.
DOCUMENT
Student FAQs about ACE Online
A list of frequently asked questions from students about ACE Online. This is a great resource for faculty to have on hand in the event a student asks.
HOW-TO
Adding Custom Questions
Step-by-step tutorial how to add custom questions to ACE Online form.
HOW-TO
Sending Reminders to Your Students
Step-by-step tutorial how to send reminders to students in ACE Online.
HOW-TO
Understanding "My Courses" Page
Step-by-step tutorial on how to use the reports made available on "My Courses" page in ACE Online. Instructor and staff.