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January 2025

ITRS is now Learning Technologies & Innovation!

In case you missed the announcement back in December, we're thrilled to share that Instructional Technology & Research Support is now 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. We are excited about a dynamic and highly collaborative future!

Faculty Support for Spring 2025


Do you have questions about the recent Sakai 23 upgrade? How about student projects that may require the use of statistical applications? Perhaps you're looking for innovative ideas to improve the technical design of your course site or suggestions for enhancing communication with students. We are readily available to support you through the spring semester both on campus and online.

 

Lake Shore Campus

Support for learning technologies and statistical advising is available in Information Commons (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. No appointment necessary. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Health Sciences Campus

Support for learning technologies and course innovation is available in SSOM 180 on Wednesdays from 11:00am-2:00pm and Thursdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. No appointment necessary. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Online via Zoom or Teams

Support for learning technologies, statistical advising, and course innovation is generally available Monday to Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. Assistance is provided by appointment only. Select a topic, expert, and a time that works best with your schedule by visiting Learning Technologies & Innovation Consultations.

 

It's never too early to plan ahead. Sakai course sites for Summer 2025 will be available for you to start building on Tuesday, February 4th.

Keep Things Simple with Simple Syllabus


Loyola has adopted Simple Syllabus as a new platform for storing and displaying course syllabi, effective Summer 2024. This new system maintains a repository of all syllabi to meet accreditation requirements and provides a searchable resource for students looking to review future courses. Simple Syllabus simplifies the process for faculty, allowing you to upload your syllabus once and share the link in Sakai or other places. Check out the full article for tips and how-to instructions.

In Next Month's Issue


  • New self-paced Sakai digital badge opportunity
  • Upcoming Spring Webinar Series topics and dates
  • The Learning Curve February article
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