ITRS
Instructional Technology & Research Support
Instructional Technology & Research Support (ITRS) is a service-oriented group committed to enriching the educational experience at Loyola University Chicago. Our mission is to support faculty in their efforts to integrate technology and innovation into teaching and research to create meaningful learning experiences for students. We are readily available for online and campus consultations at Health Sciences, Lake Shore and Water Tower. Please take a moment to explore our website for resources and professional development opportunities.
ITRS Webinars
Spring 2024 Webinar Series
Attending the Spring 2024 Webinar Series is a quick and easy way to learn more about the abundance of instructional and research technology tools available at Loyola. Our final webinar in the series featuring Gradescope is upcoming on March 21st at 1 pm! A panel of moderators will be available to answer questions throughout the webinar.
ITRS Pathways
Accelerated Sakai Assessment Tool Series
This interactive professional development series provides you with workflows, tips, and effective practices for assessment that will support every stage of learning. We will explore Assignments, Tests & Quizzes, Rubrics, and Gradebook to help create and develop substantive assessments. Please note, this is a single 3-hour session with a 15-minute break at the halfway mark. At the conclusion, you will have met all the requirements to earn a Sakai Assessment Tools digital badge. This is the quickest way to build your credentials library!
ITRS Blog
The Transformative Power of Multimedia in Higher Education 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 multimedia in online course design has emerged as a key factor in shaping engaging and effective learning experiences.
- Data Collection for Research: Exploring Qualtrics and REDCap - 2/29/24
- Increasing Active Learning Strategies with Top Hat - 2/7/24
- Assessing Written Work in Sakai: Turnitin Feedback Studio - 11/15/23
- Virtual 3D Lab Simulations in Sakai: Labster - 10/26/23
- Overview of Qualtrics at Loyola - 10/18/23
- Sakai Essentials for Faculty - 8/2/23
- Intro to Sakai for Students - 8/24/23
- What's New in Sakai 22 - Faculty
- What's New in Sakai 22 - Student
- Sakai 22 Tool Order Update
- Installing and Using Respondus LockDown Browser
- How to use Sakai's Roster Tool
- Gradescope Overview
- Interactive Learning with Top Hat
- Rubrics in Sakai
Health Sciences Support
Request a Health Sciences Project
Health Sciences Instructional Innovation (HSII) reflects the diverse scope of instructional design, creative content development, and academic research fueled by technology-based learning. As a member of the Stritch School of Medicine, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, and the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, you are invited to request and discuss collaborative projects and services within these areas.
Walk-in Support
Spring 2024: LSC in IC 204
ITRS offers faculty walk-in support on a first-come, first-served basis. Sakai support is available on Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00am-1:00pm. Statistical advising is offered on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30am-5:00pm. Hours are subject to change based on staff availability.
Online Support
Schedule a Consultation
ITRS offers faculty online consultations for a variety of teaching and research technologies, as well as learning analytics support and instructional innovation services for Health Sciences. Hours are subject to change based on staff availability.
Instructional Technology & Research Support (ITRS) is a service-oriented group committed to enriching the educational experience at Loyola University Chicago. Our mission is to support faculty in their efforts to integrate technology and innovation into teaching and research to create meaningful learning experiences for students. We are readily available for online and campus consultations at Health Sciences, Lake Shore and Water Tower. Please take a moment to explore our website for resources and professional development opportunities.