Health Sciences Edition: September 2024

2024 Information & Technology Showcase

Co-Hosted by University Libraries and Information Technology Services

Please join us for the 2024 Information & Technology Showcase on the Lake Shore Campus in the Damen Student Center. This spotlight event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Learn about existing library and technology resources available to the University community. Service provider partners and Loyola staff will host breakout sessions and resource tables throughout the day. Mingle with colleagues and service provider partners to earn a chance to win great raffle prizes. Cap off the day by attending the Closing Leadership Panel. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided to registrants. For the latest event schedule, visit 2024 Showcase.

Tuesday, October 8th, 8:30am-3:00pm CT

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Earn Your Sakai Digital Badge in an Accelerated Format

This interactive professional development series provides you with tips and effective practices for using external tools integrated with Sakai. We will explore Zoom, Panopto, VoiceThread, and some lesser-known tools to supplement course content and activities, as well as enhance student engagement. Please note, this is a single 3-hour session with 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! For a full session description and general information on our digital badging program, visit ITRS Pathways.

Tuesday, October 1st, 9:00am-12:15pm CT

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Employment Opportunity: Research Technologies Coordinator

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a full-time Research Technologies Coordinator. Candidates will be a subject matter expert in survey, statistical, and qualitative data applications and have a desire to support faculty and students with using these research tools. This is hybrid position, working a mix of days on campus and remotely. For a complete job description and to apply, visit Loyola Careers.

Faculty Walk-in Support

Walk-in support for educational technologies, course building, and instructional design is available on the Health Sciences Campus in SSOM Suite 180 on a first-come, first-served basis. No advanced appointment is necessary. Hours are Wednesdays from 11:00am-2:00pm and Thursdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. If the door is closed, please knock or ring the doorbell. You may continue to book online appointments by visiting ITRS Consultations.

Dress Up Your Qualtrics Survey: Tips for Creating Engaging and Attractive Surveys

Creating a survey in Qualtrics is easy but making it visually appealing and engaging takes a bit of extra effort. A well-designed survey can significantly boost response rates and ensure that participants have a positive experience while providing the data you need. Read the full article for some tips on how to dress up your Qualtrics survey to make it stand out!