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The Jesuit Subtext of Indiana Jones in Higher Education

Summer movie season is here, and many are looking forward to the new film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. For those not familiar with the character of Indiana Jones, he is a well-known...

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Get a head start on administering test taking with Respondus LockDown Browser

Respondus LockDown Browser is a locked web browser that integrates with the Sakai Tests & Quizzes tool. LockDown Browser prevents users from accessing other programs and websites for the duration...

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Keywords in higher ed: AI authoring tools

During my graduate degree coursework in composition and rhetoric, I came across a book titled Keywords in Writing Studies, edited by Paul Heiker and my professor himself, Peter Vandenberg. The book’s...

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Striving and Thriving: The New and Improved VoiceThread

This blog entry is about VoiceThread – a collaborative multimedia slide tool that enables users to upload multimedia in slides where their peers can interact asynchronously – and it’s new and improved...

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Statistically Significant: Loyola’s Academic Research Technology Updates

As we near the end of the calendar year, it’s an excellent time to review changes and updates to the statistical software offerings available through the university. Here are some critical updates to...

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Elevating Faculty Excellence: Credly Badging System and Professional...

In the dynamic landscape of higher education, staying abreast of evolving teaching methodologies and technological advancements is crucial for faculty members. Recognizing this imperative, Loyola is...

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The Transformative Power of Multimedia in Higher Education Online Course Design

In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, online courses have become a cornerstone of learning, providing flexibility and accessibility to students worldwide. Amid this shift, the role of...

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Introducing Learning Analytics at Loyola: The ‘How’ and ‘Why’ of...

Data-driven decision-making is becoming increasingly important across many sectors, including education. As an instructor, you might have come across the term “learning analytics.” But what exactly...

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ZOOM’S AI COMPANION: THE NEXT FRONTIER IN AI-ASSISTED WORK

As faculty closely monitoring the Generative Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) landscape, you may be interested in learning about a new tool in your toolbelt: the Zoom AI Companion. While generative A.I....

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Empowering learners to work in community: Designing for collaborative learning

Enter: The group project and its dreaded pitfalls  Collaboration, teamwork, community: these terms are familiar across disciplines and industries, and often, they reflect organizational values and...

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