Learning Technologies & Innovation
Learning Technologies & Innovation
We're thrilled to share that Instructional Technology & Research Support is now officially Learning Technologies & Innovation. This new name more accurately reflects the full range of support and services we provide, as well as our dedication to keeping Loyola at the cutting edge of technology for teaching and learning. Our team of seasoned experts will continue to deliver the same outstanding support you've come to rely on. You can still direct 'how-to' questions through the ITS Service Desk at 773-508-4487 or ITSservicedesk@luc.edu, and individual consultations can be scheduled via our online booking site. Regular walk-in support is available at the Lake Shore Campus in Information Commons 204 and at the Health Sciences Campus in Cuneo Center 180. We are excited about a dynamic and highly collaborative 2025 ahead!
New Content
Generative AI Feature Catalog
Explore Loyola’s Generative AI Feature Catalog—your go-to hub for discovering and understanding the generative AI capabilities available in our Loyola learning technologies. Organized by tool name, the catalog highlights practical use cases for both faculty and students across teaching, learning, and personal productivity. Each entry includes insights into how AI can enhance your experience and details on user data and privacy policies to support informed, responsible use.
Communication
Stay in the Loop with Our Newsletter
Our Learning Technologies & Innovation newsletter has many benefits for faculty, staff, and students. It keeps you updated on the latest tools and resources that can improve teaching and learning. The newsletter shares helpful tips and expert advice that you can use in your work as well as highlighting opportunities for collaboration and professional development, helping everyone stay connected and make the most of learning technology in education. Check it out!
Professional Development
Live Sakai Assessment Tools Pathway: Summer 2025
This interactive professional development series provides you with workflows, tips, and effective practices for assessment that will support every stage of learning. We will explore Assignments, Tests & Quizzes, Rubrics, and Gradebook to help create and develop substantive assessments. Please join us on June 25th at 10:00am CT for this single 3-hour session, which includes a 15-minute break at the halfway mark. At the conclusion, you will have met all the requirements to earn a Sakai Integrated Tools digital badge. This is the quickest way to build your credentials library!
- Seamless Success: Assignments Made Easy with Integrated Tools - 4/8/25
- Talk It Out: Enhance Learning with Asynchronous Dialogue Tools in Sakai - 3/20/25
- What's New in Sakai 23: Faculty Webinar - 12/17/24
- What's New in Sakai 23: Student Webinar - 12/4/24
- From Detection to Guidance: Addressing AI Use in Student Assignments at Loyola - 10/23/24
- Zoom AI Webinar - 8/21/24
- Collaborative Learning with the New and Improved VoiceThread - 8/13/24
- Interactive Learning with Top Hat - 8/7/24
- 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
- Overview of Qualtrics at Loyola - 10/18/23
- Installing and Using Respondus LockDown Browser
- How to use Sakai's Roster Tool
- Rubrics in Sakai
The Learning Curve Blog
Is it Real or is it AI? Introducing Elai and the Future of Video Creation
Elai is an innovative platform that harnesses AI to transform video creation and management. It allows users to produce professional-quality videos in minutes, simplifying the traditionally complex video production process. With an intuitive interface and cutting-edge technology, Elai serves marketers, educators, content creators, and businesses aiming to boost their online presence.
Software Pilot
Elai
Elai is an innovative platform that leverages artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way you create and manage video content. It empowers you to generate professional-quality videos in a matter of minutes, eliminating the complexities that often accompany traditional video production processes. With its user-friendly interface and advanced technology, Elai empowers you render content at a whole new level. Please note this is a one-year pilot and contingent on user feedback and future funding. Any content created with Elai may not be available after April 30, 2026.
Health Sciences Support
Request a Health Sciences Project
Health Sciences Innovation 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
Summer 2025
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 Wednesdays from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Hours are subject to change based on staff availability.
Online Support
Schedule a Consultation
Learning Technologies & Innovation 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.
We're thrilled to share that Instructional Technology & Research Support is now officially Learning Technologies & Innovation. This new name more accurately reflects the full range of support and services we provide, as well as our dedication to keeping Loyola at the cutting edge of technology for teaching and learning. Our team of seasoned experts will continue to deliver the same outstanding support you've come to rely on. You can still direct 'how-to' questions through the ITS Service Desk at 773-508-4487 or ITSservicedesk@luc.edu, and individual consultations can be scheduled via our online booking site. Regular walk-in support is available at the Lake Shore Campus in Information Commons 204 and at the Health Sciences Campus in Cuneo Center 180. We are excited about a dynamic and highly collaborative 2025 ahead!