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The University of Iowa Office of Teaching, Learning and Technology
Volume 6 | Issue 7 | April 3, 2019
Event calendar
Top Hat Training

Multiple dates

Event calendar
Course Design Institute

Sunday, May 19, to Wednesday, May 22

Event Calendar
TILE Essentials

Thursday, July 11, and Thursday, July 25
2 to 4:30 p.m.

Summer Tech Update: Here's What You Should Know

A new gradebook in ICON, Top Hat, Zoom integration, and more. After the spring term wraps up, there will be a few changes to some popular instructional technologies.

Strategies for Success

This month, we will highlight an array of teaching strategies implemented by Elise Pizzi, assistant professor of political science. Each strategy, provided directly from the instructor, aims to enhance student engagement and broadens the scope of understanding.

Online Learning and e-Textbooks Show Gains in 2019 Student Panel

Ten students, ranging from first-year to graduate students from a variety of disciplines, were invited to share their perspectives on and interactions with technology in the academic space at the 2019 Student Technology Panel. 

Welcome New OTLT Staff

The Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology recently welcomed three new staff members, including an instructional technology consultant, a teaching and learning specialist, and a communications specialist. 

A New Look for TILE 

We are excited to share the new TILE web presence. In developing this page, our primary goals were to share the pedagogical approach, invite instructors to participate in TILE Essentials workshops, and provide pedagogical and instructional software support.

OTLT Extras

Teaching Awards
Teaching Awards

Teaching in Higher Education Travel Award.

Graduate Students
Graduate Students

Center for Teaching graduate fellow applications are due Monday, April 22.

Teaching Awards
Teaching Awards

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences names Collegiate Teaching Award winners.