Changes are coming to VoiceThread – and Rutgers VoiceThread users will be able to experience this updated version, called “New VoiceThread”, starting on May 13th. This update includes changes to the user interface and design layout, a suite of new features, and improved accessibility for all users. Please note that the New VoiceThread update will… continue reading
On February 29th, 2024, IDT participated in a faculty Lunch & Learn event sponsored by the Office of the Provost, focused on inclusive teaching for students with disabilities. Several resources and strategies for improving course accessibility were discussed, including quick tips on how to: Convert scanned PDFs to machine-readable text Many PDFs that are scans… continue reading
Looking for high-quality, royalty-free images to use in your course presentations or Canvas course sites? Try Adobe Stock. Rutgers offers Adobe Creative Cloud licenses for all faculty, staff, and students. Our license includes access to Adobe Stock, which is available via web interface and does not require downloading or installing additional software. Finding Adobe Stock… continue reading
As we head into the last days of the semester, we invite you to consider the following suggestions to ensure your grades are being calculated accurately in your Canvas gradebooks and that all loose ends have been addressed before submitting final grades. Missing assignments Verify weighted gradebook assignment groups Verify course grade scheme Submit final… continue reading
Interactive Images to Empower All Learners Are you interested in creating interactive content in a way that promotes inclusive scholarship for diverse learners? Text-heavy content can be challenging to process for some learners. Would you like to design an inclusive syllabus for your course? An interactive syllabus is an effective strategy to ensure that a… continue reading
Some professors are excited about integrating ChatGPT into their class activities and assessments. Others might be feeling a bit weary of the endless new challenges technology raises. Rutgers–Camden Instructional Design & Technology will be working with Camden faculty to provide clarity and assistance to our instructors, no matter where they fall on this spectrum. In… continue reading
