Welcome!

We’re happy you’re here. You’ve come to the right place for teaching innovation and you’re a step away from connecting with our support teams. In IT-ATS, we help all those who teach at the University of Delaware improve teaching and learning through the effective application of technology – in classrooms and online.

 

We’re available to work with you remotely or in Pearson 116.

Upcoming AI Workshops!

15 Sessions for Fall 2024!

The AI for Teaching & Learning Working Group is excited to invite you to participate in the semester kick-off of the Reimagining PedAIgogy: AI Literacy for Educators, hosted in collaboration with UD Information Technologies, the Library, Museums and Press, the Center for Teaching and Assessment of Learning and other UD teaching and learning community partners.

Tech Talk Tuesday!

Tech Talk Tuesday is Back!

Get ready for another round of inspiring and innovative talks! Join us for insightful discussions, cutting-edge technology topics, and expert insights. Click below for more details and be prepared to ignite your curiosity!

Check out our Podcast!

ON – Cultivating Student Engagement in Higher Ed continuing under the expert guidance of Dr. Lauren Kelley, an instructional designer in UDIT Academic Technology Services (ATS). The podcast examines how technology and innovation add value to the teaching and learning practice. Listeners can expect to become better acquainted with support services available regardless of course modality.

Innovative Teaching Strategies (ITS) Workshop

Looking to infuse your courses with fresh strategies or the latest educational technology tools? Join us for the Innovative Teaching Strategies (ITS) Workshop, running from January 6 to January 31, 2025! This 4-week, mixed-mode course offers flexible learning opportunities, including optional community-building activities: (1) Zoom coffee chats every Thursday at 1:30 PM and (2) Learning Lab support for UD-licensed technology tools. Want a tailored experience? Request a custom cohort session for your department.

Canvas Workshops

We offer Canvas workshops to help faculty learn how to use Canvas, to set up a basic Canvas course, or to master advanced Canvas topics.

Teaching Innovation Grant

The Paul J. Rickards, Jr. Teaching Innovation Grant program is designed to support instructors with developing and implementing novel teaching strategies. Experimentation, collaboration and the exploration of new approaches to teaching are encouraged.

Our Tools and Services

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Canvas at UD

UD’s Learning Management System

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UD Capture Suite

Create and share videos and classroom recordings

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Zoom at UD

UD’s videoconferencing software

Instructional Design

Our instructional designers collaborate with you to create effective learning experiences. Our research-backed strategies and strong relationships with instructors result in high-quality course design.

 

Video Recording Studios

Polling Tools

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Canvas Add-On Tools

Power up the student learning experience in Canvas by integrating tools such as DesignPlus for Canvas, Perusall, FeedbackFruits, Google Assignments, Ally, Yellowdig Engage and more.

 

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Course Design Review

The University of Delaware course-level review tool for improving instructional design and accessibility. UD login required for this Google Sheet.

Online Program Development Playbook

The University of Delaware guide to take an idea for an online program from concept to completion. UD login required for this Google Doc.

DesignPLUS for Canvas

Cidi Labs DesignPLUS is a Canvas add-on that expands your options for course design, page formatting, and content management.