Center for Instructional Technology and Training
October 1, 3:00-4:00pm
Register on Zoom to learn how to design and implement an impactful Virtual Exchange tailored to the needs of your course. This session is perfect for instructors who are seeking to address more complex aspects of Virtual Exchange, such as fostering cross-cultural engagement, choosing technology, and scaling Virtual Exchanges for high-enrollment courses. Learn from faculty who have successfully navigated these challenges and get expert advice from UFIC’s Office for Global Learning and UFIT’s Center for Instructional Technology and Training in this comprehensive Tech Byte.
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Discourse about AI in teaching and learning feels a little bit like a tidal wave these days: You can either get swept up in the excitement or retreat to dry land but get left behind. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you want to test the waters but don’t know where to begin, you can dip your toes in by designing assignments that use AI but don’t require it to go swimmingly every time.
Have you discovered an educational technology tool that you want to use in your course, but aren’t sure how to get started? Well, UFIT has you covered! Whether integrated into Canvas or not, all tools need be reviewed and tested to ensure they meet university policies, work as expected, and are affordable, accessible, and secure.
Together we are Building an AI University. Faculty are adopting, implementing, and creatively using AI at UF! In 2024, the AI2 Center, Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), and UFIT’s Center for Instructional Technology & Training (CITT) honored exemplary instructors who have contributed to teaching with AI.
The Department of Justice has updated its regulations to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act to clarify the requirements for digital access to resources on the websites of public entities, which include state universities. Under the new regulations, all online content must be accessible to people with disabilities.
It seems like everyone has an AI tool these days! Before you try all the tools out there, it’s important to consider the safety of your data and privacy. Do you really want your material to train chatbots and possibly become accessible to others?