Teach with Technology Events General FAQ

 

When and where will the Autumn 2023 events be held?

Teach with Tech events are held throughout each academic year. In the 2023-24 academic year, we’re hosting the series Try IT: Academic Tech for Active Learning. Join us for the next installments, Taking the Temperature: Poll Everywhere and Real-Time Feedback and The Text Is Our Table: Annotation as a Means of Class Discussion, held November 1 and November 29, 2023, respectively, from 3:30 – 5:00 pm, in the TechBar Studio (Regenstein Library, 1st floor) and on Zoom.  RSVP now.  

What are these events?

Teach with Tech events bring together faculty, instructors, lecturers, learning designers, academic technologists, and students to share and showcase a wide variety of innovative and effective uses of technology in teaching and learning. The 2023 theme for these events is Active Learning.

Who presents at these events?

Teach with Tech events will feature presentations by faculty and instructors, as well as support staff. If you are interested in presenting at future Teach with Tech events, we invite you to contact Academic Technology Solutions.

Who should go to these events?

Teach with Tech events are open to all UChicago faculty, instructors, staff, graduate student lecturers, and teaching assistants. You will find these events particularly worthwhile if you:

  • Currently use technology in a course you are teaching
  • Would like to explore options for how you might use technology in future courses
  • Want a better understanding of how digital technology is transforming higher education

What does it cost to attend these events?

There is no cost for registration.

Who organizes these events?

Teach with Tech events are organized by the Academic Technology Solutions group (ATS) within IT Services.

What other events does Academic Technology Solutions offer?

Academic Technology Solutions offers a variety of events to support faculty who wish to use technology in their teaching and learning practice, including workshops, in-person and virtual office hours, and one-on-one consultations. For more information, please see the ATS website.

Where can I go if I have more questions?

If you have additional questions about Teach with Tech events, please email academictech@uchicago.edu.