| Information Technology Services (ITS): Loyola University Chicago

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.

Technology Upgrades

Sakai 23

Loyola will upgrade to Sakai 23 on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Sakai will be unavailable from approximately 7am-11am. This latest software release provides you with a new interface for accessing courses, a new Dashboard tool, improvements to the Assignments Grader, options for managing course access, and more. For further details, please visit our Sakai 23 Upgrade page to review the Sakai 23 Release Notes or register for an upcoming information session.

Events & Training

From Detection to Guidance: Addressing AI Use in Student Assignments at Loyola

Thank you to our Loyola teaching and learning community for joining our webinar on addressing student use of AI through course policies, assignment design, and the AI detection tool in Turnitin. We had a robust discussion on the findings from our ongoing Turnitin AI Writing Detection Tool pilot and engaged attendees in a thought exercise to help shape their approach to AI use in their courses. We encourage all faculty who were unable to attend to watch the recording of the webinar to benefit from the insights shared and to enhance their understanding of this important topic.

ITRS 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?

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.