

Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Voice Control a device
This is part six of a series on Assistive Technology (AT) tools anyone can use directly on their devices—no extra download required. In case you missed it, the last post was Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Text-to-speech on mobile. Many platforms and devices … Continue reading Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Voice Control a device
Today’s woodshop ASMR
Tip: play them all at once for an immersive experience! Continue reading Today’s woodshop ASMR

Is physical making “AI-proof?”
tl;dr: no But here’s some interesting questions to ponder about the reach of AI technology, the role of “creating” in a liberal arts education, and the meaning of making. Light stuff for a day with light rain. 1. How will … Continue reading Is physical making “AI-proof?”

Styling in Word: Introducing an accessible syllabus template
The Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC) and the Accessibility at Swarthmore teams have joined forces to bring you a customizable syllabus template for Fall 2025. Members of the Swarthmore community can download the accessible syllabus template from Google Drive as … Continue reading Styling in Word: Introducing an accessible syllabus template

Firebird: Summer Successes and Fall Plans
Firebird, Swarthmore’s HPC cluster, saw unprecedented use over the summer, largely in support of faculty research and the Summer Scholars Program. The cluster accelerated research in many disciplines, including Physics & Astronomy, Economics, Engineering, Biology, Mathematics, and more. As the … Continue reading Firebird: Summer Successes and Fall Plans

Student Photography
The IT department was pleased to collaborate with the Chester Children’s Chorus Summer Learning Program for the seventh year in a row this July. Each season we have offered the John Wehmiller Creative Photography Program out of Beardsley Hall’s IdeaLab. … Continue reading Student Photography

Use Subsections to Fight Moodle Sprawl
This summer, Moodle received an impactful upgrade that faculty members will appreciate: the addition of subsections. This new feature allows for clearer organization of course content by breaking up lengthy topics or weeks into manageable subsections, making navigation easier for … Continue reading Use Subsections to Fight Moodle Sprawl