Extended Reality (XR) at Loyola University Chicago encompasses immersive technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), offering faculty innovative tools to create impactful, interactive, and research-backed learning experiences.
Labster is a virtual science lab platform offering over 300 interactive laboratory simulations, allowing students to conduct experiments and practice lab skills in a safe, realistic, and immersive environment.
myLUMEN provides SSOM medical students access to resources such as online exams, course evaluations, student log reports, portfolios, and grades, using LUC or Trinity credentials to log in.
Panopto is a lecture capture software that enables Loyola faculty, staff, and students to record video, audio, screen content, and presentation slides into cohesive sessions for creating and sharing educational recordings.
Piazza is a collaborative discussion platform integrated with Sakai that enables faculty and students to engage in class discussions, share knowledge, and work through course material with real-time, wiki-style updates.
Respondus LockDown Browser is a specialized web browser integrated with Sakai that restricts access to other software and websites during exams, maintaining a secure test environment for high-stakes assessments.
Sakai is Loyola's open-source learning management system (LMS) used for online, blended, hybrid, and in-person courses. It also supports collaborative project sites for research, student clubs, and training activities.
The Loyola Scantron system provides a reliable method for administering selection-based tests, quizzes, and surveys using Scantron forms, ensuring efficient and streamlined assessment and data collection.
Simple Higher Ed (formerly Simple Syllabus) is a platform adopted by Loyola University Chicago to simplify syllabus uploads, mandatory for all faculty each term, ensuring easy access for students and faculty alike.
SmartEvals is Loyola University Chicago's online platform for course evaluations, managed by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, allowing students to provide anonymous feedback that supports academic improvement and teaching enhancement.
Top Hat is an interactive learning platform that enhances classroom engagement by using students' personal devices for real-time discussions, quizzes, and attendance tracking, promoting active learning in both in-person and remote classrooms.
VoiceThread is an interactive multimedia platform that enables faculty and students to upload and share presentations asynchronously, engaging with documents, videos, and images through audio, video, or text comments.