Speed Dating with Learning Technologies

Join UITS Learning Technologies for GenAI to Gen Z: Tools for new faculty, a Speed Dating event. This event will take place on August 15, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET.

Join us for a fast-paced, interactive “speed dating” event designed to introduce new (and returning) faculty to a wide range of teaching tools, services, and strategies—from generative AI to Gen Z teaching strategies.

In this virtual event, each Zoom breakout room will spotlight a different resource or approach. You’ll have about 9 minutes to “date” (i.e., explore) each tool or service before moving on to the next. It’s a fun and efficient way to discover what’s out there and find your perfect match for the classroom.

Meet your matchmakers—experts from UITS Learning Technologies and campus partners—who are ready to help you connect with the tools that best support your teaching goals.

Note: Connection details will be sent after registration. To fully participate in this event, please make sure you download, install or upgrade to the latest Zoom app for your desktop or mobile device and log in with your IU credentials.

Speed Dating Topics

Ally

Ally is a tool that integrates with your Canvas course to provide you with insight into the course's accessibility. Ally automatically scans your original course content for accessibility. It then works with you to create alternate, accessible course content. Learn more about Ally.

AMPS (Academic Media Production Spaces)

Recording facilities for faculty use at IUB, IUI and select regional campuses: with technology suited for producing high-end instructional multimedia content.

Canvas topics

Learn the essentials of getting started in Canvas with a quick overview of course setup, including the dashboard, home page, syllabus, and modules. Explore tools for delivering content through assignments and announcements, engaging students via messaging and office hours, and grading efficiently with SpeedGrader. Wrap up with time-saving tips to streamline course management. Perfect for instructors looking to build confidence and save time.

GenAI at IU: tools at IU

Indiana University has approved several GenAI tools for use at IU. Learn what those tools are, why they are preferred, and how to access them.

GenAI prompting

This session will provide an overview on how carefully crafting your prompts can help you get the results you are looking for from generative AI. Learn about best practices, techniques, and strategies for developing prompts in a precise, context-driven manner.

Inscribe

InScribe is a digital community platform that helps connect students to the answers, resources, and people they need to succeed. Join this session to see how IU Online used InScribe to create community with their students – an adaptable approach for any course, especially large enrollment courses. Learn more about InScribe 2.0 at IU.

IU eTexts

Save your students up to 90% on the books and publisher course materials you may already be using. Plus, all students in your class will have access to their course materials on the first day of the term so they can be ready to learn from the start.

Kaltura

Works with Canvas for cloud-based video recording, inline quizzing, sharing, and management.

Minimum accessibility requirements

On April 24, 2026, all digital course materials, including content in the Canvas learning management system, must comply with new federal rules around accessibility. Join this session to learn what you need to do and where to find guidance and assistance.

Teaching Gen Z

Peak into the realities and misconceptions surrounding Gen Z students. Discover practical strategies to navigate modern classroom dynamics and connect more effectively.

PlayPosit

Transform passive video watching into an active learning experience using PlayPosit. This session introduces you to PlayPosit's interactive features by understanding how to create a bulb (PlayPosit's video units) with embedded polls, pauses, quizzes, and free-response questions. You’ll also learn the basics of branching and feedback options that can be used to personalize the learner experience.

Using Research Technologies Resources for Teaching and/or Research

What to know about technology at IU

If you’re new to IU, there is a lot to learn! Join this session to hear about technology tools available to you and your students at Indiana University.