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!
Spring Webinar Series
Seamless Success: Assignments Made Easy with Integrated Tools
Did you know there are other technologies available to you beyond Sakai's native Assignments tool? Join this session for a tour of the assignment features found within integrated tools such as Panopto, VoiceThread, and Top Hat. You will learn about an assortment of student activities from icebreakers to audio/video recordings, and how to best implement these into your course.
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
New! Self-Paced Sakai Pathway: Communication Tools
Enhance your Sakai skills through a new self-paced training program now available within the Learning Cloud platform. This flexible, on-demand professional development opportunity focuses on Sakai’s Communication Tools such as Announcements, Calendar, Email, Chat, Messages, Discussions, and Conversations. It provides guided instruction and best practices to effectively facilitate communication in online and technology-enhanced courses. Upon completion, you’ll earn a digital badge to showcase your newly acquired skills! Loyola issues digital badges through Credly. For more information, visit our Sakai Pathways page and look under the Sakai Communication Tools header! Jump in!
- 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
- 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
The Learning Curve Blog
Is This Thing On? A Student-Turned-Professional’s Musings on the Role of Instructor Presence in Online Student Engagement
Instructor presence is a critical factor in fostering student engagement in online learning. Drawing from personal experiences as both a student and a professional, this blog explores how meaningful interactions, timely feedback, and a sense of connection impact student success. By reflecting on best practices and challenges, it highlights the importance of humanizing online education to create a more engaging and supportive learning environment.
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
Spring 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm-5:45pm and 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!