Thanks to the introduction of Elements of Success into a business course, students better understand their performance and emails to the instructor after final grades were posted were nearly eliminated.

To help meet campus-wide accessibility goals and with input from campus partners, the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology developed an ICON course site template that can help guide the development of an accessible and uniform site. This new course template is optional and not meant to replace existing templates that many units across campus already use for their programs. Rather, it offers resources and help to instructors who'd like some advice on how to present their courses in an accessible way.

Instructors who use ICON Classic Quizzes no longer need to manually adjust the time allowed on quizzes for students who elect to use Student Disability Services extended time accommodations.

Discover how the Anthology Ally pilot is transforming ICON courses by providing real-time accessibility feedback to instructors. Learn tips for implementing Ally in your ICON course.

Gathering student feedback is essential for enhancing the learning experience for instructors and students. Effective feedback is not just about identifying areas for improvement; it’s about fostering a dialogue that promotes growth and understanding. OTLT supports various technology tools that facilitate student-to-student and student-to-instructor feedback.

ICON Direct hits a new achievement, with a total of over $15 million in cumulative student savings as of spring 2025 semester. The textbook adoption periods for summer 2025 and fall 2025 have started. Summer 2025 orders are due April 28, and fall 2025 orders are due July 28.

Are you looking to enhance your teaching strategies and encourage your students to take control of their learning? Join us on Wednesday, March 26, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Zoom for Supporting Metacognition with Technology.

Anthology Ally is a game changer for enhancing accessibility in ICON courses by providing instructors with real-time feedback and actionable insights on the accessibility of ICON content. OTLT will add Anthology Ally to all ICON courses in early April; watch for the Ally indicators—red, orange, light green, and dark green gauges.

This year's Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards (ITTA) recipients are exploring a range of opportunities, including replicating complex joints, using AI to support personalized feedback, mimicking the progression of dental cavities, and developing a simulation for future teachers.

By providing real-time feedback and actionable insights, Elements of Success (EoS) empowers students to take control of their educational journey and achieve their goals. Learn what students are saying about EoS and how instructors can incorporate best practices to maximize its impact.