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 Pathways

ITRS Accelerated Pathways: Sakai Integrated Tools

This interactive professional development series provides you with tips and effective practices for using external tools integrated with Sakai. We will explore Zoom, Panopto, VoiceThread, and some lesser-known tools to supplement course content and activities, as well as enhance student engagement. 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 Integrated Tools digital badge. This is the quickest way to build your credentials library!

Special Events

2024 Information & Technology Showcase

Please join us for the 2024 Information & Technology Showcase on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at the Lake Shore Campus in the Damen Student Center. Co-sponsored by University Libraries and Information Technology Services, this spotlight event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Learn about existing library and technology resources available to the University community. Service provider partners and Loyola staff will host breakout sessions and resource tables throughout the day. Mingle with colleagues and service provider partners to earn a chance to win great raffle prizes. Cap off the day by attending the Closing Leadership Panel. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided to registrants.

ITRS Blog

Dress Up Your Qualtrics Survey: Tips for Creating Engaging and Attractive Surveys

Creating a survey in Qualtrics is easy but making it visually appealing and engaging takes a bit of extra effort. A well-designed survey can significantly boost response rates and ensure that participants have a positive experience while providing the data you need. Read the full article for some tips on how to dress up your Qualtrics survey to make it stand out!

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

Fall 2024

Health Sciences Campus: Support for educational technologies, course building, and instructional design is available in SSOM 180 on Wednesdays from 11am-2pm and Thursdays from 9am-12pm. Lake Shore Campus: Support for Sakai and statistical advising is available in IC 204. Sakai support is Mondays and Thursdays from 11am-1pm, and Statistical advising is Tuesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm and Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00pm-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.