Overview
The Teaching & Learning Online Appointment Requests service at Loyola University Chicago enables faculty, staff, and students to schedule one-on-one consultations with instructional technology and design experts. These appointments are aimed at supporting effective online teaching and learning strategies, addressing technology needs, and enhancing overall educational experiences in virtual environments.
Key Features
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Personalized Consultation: Allows users to book individualized appointments for guidance on online teaching techniques, learning management tools, and digital resources.
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Instructional Design Support: Provides expertise in course design, helping educators create engaging and interactive online learning experiences.
- Technology Integration Assistance: Offers support with integrating various digital tools and platforms, including Sakai and other learning resources, to enhance teaching efficacy.
- Flexible Scheduling: Appointments can be scheduled to accommodate busy academic schedules, ensuring faculty, staff, and students have access to support when they need it.
- Resource Recommendations: Provides recommendations on best practices and resources for optimizing online courses and supporting student engagement in virtual learning.
Benefits
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Improves Online Teaching Quality: Helps educators design and deliver high-quality online learning experiences, promoting academic success in virtual settings.
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Enhances Digital Skills: Equips faculty, staff, and students with essential skills in using online teaching tools, fostering a supportive and technologically adept academic community.
- Convenient Access to Expertise: Offers flexible, direct access to instructional technology experts who provide solutions tailored to individual teaching or learning needs.
- Supports Effective Learning Environments: Ensures that online courses are engaging, well-organized, and equipped with resources that support various learning styles.
Available to
The Teaching & Learning Online Appointment Requests service is available to all Loyola University Chicago faculty, staff, and students seeking assistance with online teaching and learning.
Cost
This service is provided at no additional cost to eligible* individuals or departments, as it is fully funded by the institution.
*Questions on eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*