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Introducing University Instructional Technology
Monday, August 11, 2025 8:30am to 9:30am
Virtual
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.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON, teaching and learning data, and advanced classroom and instructional technology. To learn more about the services we offer, please...

ICON Overview
Monday, August 11, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
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.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences...

Top Hat Student Response System
Monday, August 11, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
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.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON, teaching and learning data, and advanced classroom and...

Copy Cat Academy: the Art of the Course Copy
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 8:30am to 9:30am
Virtual
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.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON, teaching and learning data, and advanced classroom and instructional technology. To learn more about the services we offer, please visit our website at teach.its...

Anthology Ally: An ICON Course Accessibility Tool
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and...

Microsoft Teams: Structure and Manage Your Team (Best Practices)
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1:00pm to 1:45pm
Virtual
This course is designed for anyone who creates a team or has been given the team owner role in an existing team. Team owners have access to settings and capabilities that members do not see. This training will discuss how best to create a team, choose settings based upon your needs, and manage the team throughout its existence. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To schedule additional Microsoft Teams training for your department, team...

Getting Started with Elements of Success
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
Elements of Success is a platform developed at the University of Iowa for students to better understand their course performance. This session gives an overview of the platform and how it can be incorporated into courses and how to set it up.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON, teaching and learning data, and advanced classroom and instructional...

Gradescope
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 8:30am to 9:30am
Virtual
Learn about Gradescope, an ideal tool for assessing and providing feedback for student assignments, including written formulas, graphs, calculations, and other kinds of work that cannot be easily graded through SpeedGrader. Gradescope is especially suited for large classes with complex assessment teams.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON, teaching and...
August AI Monthly User Group
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual
We invite you to explore the world of AI with us. Join our monthly AI User Group, a welcoming space for all AI enthusiasts, from beginners to experts, to inspire, educate, and foster a community. Each session will feature presentations on various topics, including ongoing projects for various AI Committees, tips from AI experts on using specific AI tools, and panel discussions on diverse AI-related subjects. The sessions will conclude with a roundtable for open discussion and questions. If you...

ICON Overview
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
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.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences...
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