Educational Technologies
Dedicated to the support and advancement of best practices in teaching and learning at the University of Connecticut.
Technologies to Enhance Teaching and Learning at UConn
Video Conferencing
Use a variety of video conferencing tools to meet with your students.
Recording Technologies
Use technologies such as Kaltura and the Lightboard room to create and share videos.
Collaboration & Engagement
Use a variety of tools to engage students in the classroom and outside it
Testing & Assessment
UConn offers a variety of testing and assessment solutions to better enhance
your teaching.
Accessibility
UConn is committed to providing an accessible digital environment for everyone.
Workshops
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Jan
22
Teaching with Ultra Course View 1:00pm
Teaching with Ultra Course View
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
This workshop is intended for instructors who have already converted their course to Ultra. The workshop will cover:
- Organizing Course Content
- Communicating with students
- Useful tools, settings, and features
- Assessments and Grading
- Gradebook Organization & Overall Grade Setup
January 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3305 -
Jan
24
Icebreakers 9:00am
Icebreakers
Friday, January 24th, 2025
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Trust and relationships impact learning. Some icebreakers are designed as on-the-spot, low-stakes games that don’t take a lot of time, while others are designed to support community building in more depth, over time.
We will practice 5 - 6 icebreakers, from simple games that allow students to get to know one another to more complicated activities for building trust and community. We will discuss topics of interest to participants, such as ensuring accessibility of the icebreaker, anxiety, and the value of icebreakers for learning. If you have a favorite icebreaker, there will be time to share them with other participants.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3324
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Jan
24
Ultra Course View Q&A Session 1:00pm
Ultra Course View Q&A Session
Friday, January 24th, 2025
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Are you teaching with the new Ultra Course View in HuskyCT but have some questions on how set things up or work with certain features? This session will be dedicated to specific questions participants have as they’ve begun to work in the new version. There will be no set agenda or presentation for this session; EdTech staff will cover any topics participants request. Registrants are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time to edtech@uconn.edu so that staff can prepare detailed answers and examples as necessary.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3306
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Jan
28
Enhancing teaching and learning through generative AI 11:00am
Enhancing teaching and learning through generative AI
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description coming soon!
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3341
Noteworthy News
Ultra Course View is now available in HuskyCT!
UConn has introduced the new version of Blackboard into our HuskyCT platform, called Ultra Course View (UCV). Blackboard calls the new product "Blackboard Learn Ultra," although UConn will continue to refer to it as HuskyCT. Workshops and more information will be offered through CETL-Educational Technologies throughout Fall 2024 and continuing. More information can be found on the Ultra Course View section of this site.
If you'd like to learn more about upgrades to HuskyCT, keep an eye on this page and the Daily Digest, attend a HuskyCT workshop, or contact the CETL-EdTech office.
New software review process
Procurement has developed a new software and technology service review process to ensure the safety of FERPA-protected data.
EdTech FAQs
