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Link to A New Hub for Accessibility Questions and Resources at Swarthmore
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A New Hub for Accessibility Questions and Resources at Swarthmore

Burgundy background, tech images, and text that reads 'ITS Insider'Link to ITS Insider March 2026
Faculty/Staff, Hardware Repair, Help Desk, Network, News, Replacement Cycle, Security, Social Media, Students, Tips, Workshops and Training

ITS Insider March 2026

An audio mixer, with an array of sliding knobs and buttons.Link to Book the Podcast Studio in Swat Central Express Scheduling
Academic Technology, Language & Media Center, Learning Spaces, Podcast

Book the Podcast Studio in Swat Central Express Scheduling

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Academic Technology, Data Science, Research

Summer research resources

Burgundy background, tech images, and text that reads 'ITS Insider'Link to ITS Insider February 2026
Email, Calendaring, & Collaboration Tools, Google Apps, Help Desk, News, Security, Tips, Workshops and Training

ITS Insider February 2026

Link to NAIRR Pilot
Artificial Intelligence, Research

NAIRR Pilot

Academic Technology

Student Photography

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Jeremy Polk

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

Academic Technology, Moodle, News
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Use Subsections to Fight Moodle Sprawl

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Andrew Ruether

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

Academic Technology

Sustainable Skills in the Makerspace

July 25, 2025July 29, 2025 Josh Jordan

This past academic year, the makerspace had the privilege and pleasure of helping support the President’s Sustainability Research Fellow Angela Gil and her excellent and impressive program of events and workshops throughout the Spring semester. The fuller picture is that … Continue reading Sustainable Skills in the Makerspace

Academic Technology, Accessibility
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Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Voice Control a device

July 10, 2025December 4, 2025 Jen Moore

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

Academic Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Google Apps, Software
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Google Gemini AI tool now available

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 Andrew Ruether

Google Gemini, a suite of generative AI tools, is now available to all Swarthmore students and employees. As we continue to explore the potential of artificial intelligence, Gemini offers a secure platform for experimentation. Gemini is available via a web … Continue reading Google Gemini AI tool now available

Academic Technology, Data Science, LinkedIn Learning, Students, Workshops and Training

Summer Learning: R, Python & More!

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 Doug Willen

During the summer months, many faculty work with a small group of students on research projects. These projects frequently require students (and sometimes faculty) with a need and the opportunity to develop skills that are both required to complete the … Continue reading Summer Learning: R, Python & More!

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