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Academic Technology, Accessibility

Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Text-to-speech on mobile

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Academic Technology, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT

Demystifying the names of the ChatGPT models

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Artificial Intelligence, Classroom and Conferencing Technologies, Software, Zoom

Zoom AI Companion

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Academic Technology

Recent Drone Flight Photos

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Academic Technology, Accessibility

Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Text-to-speech on desktops and laptops

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Academic Technology, Software

Elevate Your Scientific Illustrations: Integrate BioRender with PowerPoint for Dynamic Presentations

Academic Technology
A split visual showing two academic institutions side by side. On the left, a modern university with glowing, futuristic AI technology such as holographic chatbots and virtual assistants, representing a tech-forward approach. On the right, a traditional liberal arts college where students engage in book discussions and in-person learning, symbolizing a more classical educational model. The split highlights the contrast between these two approaches to AI in education.

The AI Divide: How Different Schools Are Embracing Technology

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Andrew Ruether

Over the past few years, the University of Michigan (U-M) has jumped deep into providing generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for the entire campus community. I was struck with the difference in tenor between the majority of conversations I’ve had … Continue reading The AI Divide: How Different Schools Are Embracing Technology

Academic Technology, Email, Calendaring, & Collaboration Tools, Software, Tips
The Studley Tool Chest

An Academic Technologist’s Toolbox

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 Doug Willen

A little while ago, Tony Weed detailed some of the resources and software tools he and his colleagues in Web Development use to make getting work done a bit more effective. Today, I’d like to share with you some of … Continue reading An Academic Technologist’s Toolbox

Academic Technology, High Performance Computing, Research, Workshops and Events, Workshops and Training

Upcoming HPC 101 Event

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 Jason Simms

ITS will be offering HPC 101 on Monday, September 30, 2024, and it is open to anyone from the Swarthmore community. The purpose of this event is to introduce attendees to high-performance computing (HPC), with a focus on the general … Continue reading Upcoming HPC 101 Event

Academic Technology, Faculty/Staff
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New Gradescope Features

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 Andrew Ruether

Swarthmore has a site license for Gradescope, a tool to assist professors with grading homework and exams. Often integrated with Moodle, Gradescope simplifies the process of grading written homework, paper exams, and now even online assignments. There are some new … Continue reading New Gradescope Features

Academic Technology
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Beat Saber Battle

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 John Word

Ready to unleash your rhythm skills? Join us for the ultimate Beat Saber Battle on October 4 at 11 AM in McCabe Library’s LibLab! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to VR, this competition is open to all skill … Continue reading Beat Saber Battle

The Dash, Web Development, Web Projects
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New Features Added to the Dash for Fall 2024

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 Kenny Whitebloom

ITS is ringing in the start of the academic year with a handful of new features and enhancements to The Dash. Continue reading New Features Added to the Dash for Fall 2024

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