Announcements and updates regarding classroom and instructional technology at the College of Engineering.
Zoom now has an AI Companion tool that can summarize meetings. If activated, the tool will monitor what people say during a meeting, and generate a summary of the meeting which can later be shared with those who attended the meeting.
If you are interested in using the Zoom AI Companion, please review these important Continue Reading »
Effective June 25, 2024, ITS Teaching and Learning will upgrade the default MiVideo media player in Canvas to the newest player by Kaltura. The June upgrade will be the first part of a two-part upgrade to the media player. The second phase, which will address existing embeds in Canvas, is planned for mid-August.
Sign up today for the 10-Week Accessibility Challenge and learn to create more accessible and user-friendly digital content. Each week beginning on May 28, you will be presented with a challenge focused on a different aspect of digital accessibility. Get tips, resources, and examples to help you complete the challenge and apply what you Continue Reading »
CAEN is hosting various online summer technology workshops geared toward faculty and staff. Workshops begin May 16 and end July 25. Topics include:
The upcoming redesign of Canvas Discussions & Announcements includes an updated user interface as well as several new Discussion features such as:
ITS Teaching & Learning announced the Canvas update will be implemented on May 6, 2024, however instructors can enable the new Continue Reading »
Michigan Engineering’s second annual instructional knowledge-sharing event, Engineering Education Innovation (EEI) Days, returns on May 13-14! This two-day event, held in-person on North Campus, is open to all and offers several opportunities to attend events and connect with others around the theme of innovative teaching and learning, including:
Michigan Engineering will host the second annual Engineering Education Innovation (EEI) Days, an instructional knowledge-sharing event for engineering faculty, graduate students, and staff.
You won’t want to miss this teaching-innovation-focused event where you can attend presentations, panels, and hands-on demonstrations, as well as take facility tours and visit resource fair information booths, and more! Continue Reading »
The Enhancing Engineering Education (E3) Grants Program is currently accepting applications across a range of innovations in engineering education including instructional practices, course design and content, and instructional technology. Two grant opportunities are currently available:
Software Pilot Grants allow faculty to pilot new or innovative software in their course up to $10,000. Proposals due April
The North Campus Technology Checkout (NCTC) offers faculty, students, and staff the opportunity to checkout various technology tools including laptops, tablets, cameras, video and audio recording kits, XR devices, and more.
Through a collaboration between LSA Technology Services, CAEN, and the DMC staff of the Duderstadt Center, the NCTC offers personalized support to help you Continue Reading »
An E3 grant was awarded to a College of Engineering research team to explore ways bias could be reduced when using Tandem, leading to improved team support in College of Engineering courses. The team submitted a proposal as part of the Enhancing Engineering Education (E3) Grants Program in 2023, and has provided an update Continue Reading »