ITRS
Instructional Technology & Research Support (ITRS) is a service-oriented group committed to enriching the educational experience at Loyola University Chicago. Our mission is to support faculty in their efforts to integrate technology and innovation into teaching and research to create meaningful learning experiences for students. We are readily available for online and campus consultations at Health Sciences, Lake Shore and Water Tower. Please take a moment to explore our website for resources and professional development opportunities.
Webinar
What's New in Sakai 23 for Faculty
Faculty! Just a reminder that Loyola will be upgrading to Sakai 23 on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. We’re hosting a virtual exclusive look to highlight the new features and improvements on Tuesday, December 17th at 12pm CT. You’ll get to see demos and have some hands-on experience, all from a faculty perspective. A panel of moderators will also be on hand to field any questions you may have! Students and staff are welcome to join in as well!
Webinar
What's New in Sakai 23 for Students
Students! Loyola is upgrading to Sakai 23 on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Come check out a sneak peek of Sakai 23 on December 4th at 11am CT, where we’ll highlight all the awesome new features and improvements. This session will include demos and hands-on activities, all from a student’s point of view. A panel of moderators will be on hand to tackle any questions you throw our way! Faculty and staff are totally welcome to join in too!
The Learning Curve Blog
Peanuts in the Digital Age: How Charlie Brown and Friends Would Tackle Classwork Today
When Charles Schulz introduced the world to the beloved characters of Peanuts in 1950, he captured the essence of childhood, friendship, and the trials of growing up. From Charlie Brown’s perpetual optimism to Lucy’s bossy demeanor, each character brought a unique perspective to the challenges of school life. But how would these iconic figures adapt to the modern educational landscape, filled with learning management systems, Zoom classes, and a plethora of learning technologies?
- From Detection to Guidance: Addressing AI Use in Student Assignments at Loyola - 10/23/24
- Zoom AI Webinar - 8/21/24
- Intro to Sakai for Students - 8/20/24
- Collaborative Learning with the New and Improved VoiceThread - 8/13/24
- Sakai Essentials for Faculty - 8/12/24
- Interactive Learning with Top Hat - 8/7/24
- Statistical Applications for Teaching and Learning - 8/6/24
- Simple Syllabus: Administrator Reports
- Simple Syllabus: Upload Process
- Spring into Gradescope: Integrate Assessment in Sakai - 3/21/24
- Data Collection for Research: Exploring Qualtrics and REDCap - 2/29/24
- Assessing Written Work in Sakai: Turnitin Feedback Studio - 11/15/23
- Virtual 3D Lab Simulations in Sakai: Labster - 10/26/23
- Overview of Qualtrics at Loyola - 10/18/23
- Installing and Using Respondus LockDown Browser
- How to use Sakai's Roster Tool
- Gradescope Overview
- Rubrics in Sakai
Health Sciences Support
Request a Health Sciences Project
Health Sciences Instructional Innovation (HSII) reflects the diverse scope of instructional design, creative content development, and academic research fueled by technology-based learning. As a member of the Stritch School of Medicine, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, and the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, you are invited to request and discuss collaborative projects and services within these areas.
Walk-In Support
Fall 2024
Health Sciences Campus: Support for educational technologies, course building, and instructional design is available in SSOM 180 on Wednesdays from 11am-2pm and Thursdays from 9am-12pm. Lake Shore Campus: Support for Sakai and statistical advising is available in IC 204. Sakai support is Mondays and Thursdays from 11am-1pm, and Statistical advising is Tuesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm and Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Hours are subject to change based on staff availability.
Online Support
Schedule a Consultation
ITRS offers faculty online consultations for a variety of teaching and research technologies, as well as learning analytics support and instructional innovation services for Health Sciences. Hours are subject to change based on staff availability.
Instructional Technology & Research Support (ITRS) is a service-oriented group committed to enriching the educational experience at Loyola University Chicago. Our mission is to support faculty in their efforts to integrate technology and innovation into teaching and research to create meaningful learning experiences for students. We are readily available for online and campus consultations at Health Sciences, Lake Shore and Water Tower. Please take a moment to explore our website for resources and professional development opportunities.