Link to Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Text-to-speech on desktops and laptops
Faculty Spotlight: Silvia Porello on Teaching and Learning with Microsoft Surface Pro
For the past couple of years Swarthmore ITS has created a learning community with a small group of faculty called the Teaching with Tablets program. As part of the program we offer faculty a chance to use an iPad Pro … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Silvia Porello on Teaching and Learning with Microsoft Surface Pro
New Tools for Easier Course Evaluations
Last year, ITS purchased EvaluationKIT, a course evaluation software system. Designed from the start for higher education course evaluations, EvaluationKIT makes it easier to design, distribute, and generate reports for course evaluations. It is possible to: Keep track of response rates and email automatic reminders Restrict … Continue reading New Tools for Easier Course Evaluations
Who’s Watching Too?!?
The Eyeball Beacons present: Who’s Watching Too?!? A video projection on the water tower behind the Science Center Friday, October 27, 2017 thru Tuesday, October 31, 2017 7-9PM Best viewing from the Science Center Quad! Fair weather only (the eye … Continue reading Who’s Watching Too?!?
Maker Spaces: Little things matter
In working to bring maker technologies, like 3D printing, laser engraving and cutting, and arduino based electronics, to the campus and into existing workshop and media production spaces, there have been a few lessons we’ve learned along the way. It’s … Continue reading Maker Spaces: Little things matter
Digital Signage to Engage and Inform
ITS has just installed a video wall at the entrance to Beardsley Hall facing Martin Hall. We view this as an experimental display and hope to figure out how to use digital signage to inform, educate, and possibly entertain. We plan … Continue reading Digital Signage to Engage and Inform
Stuff Your Mom Never Told You About Electronic Content
One of the principles in Universal Design for Learning is to provide materials in multiple formats (equitable access). Some of you may remember a time before there were curb cuts. Curb cuts came about as a result of the ADA. … Continue reading Stuff Your Mom Never Told You About Electronic Content