As we head into April, many instructors are balancing the present while preparing for what’s next. This month’s newsletter shares updates, sessions, and tools to help you streamline your workflow, enhance student engagement, and plan confidently for future courses. We hope these highlights help you finish the semester strong and feel supported along the way. Instructional Technology Education…
March marks a season of momentum and possibility as we continue to advance, innovate, and evolve together. Guided by a transformative mindset, this month reflects our shared commitment to growth, forward thinking, and meaningful impact. In this issue, you’ll find updates, opportunities, and resources that support progress, spark new ideas, and empower our community to…
Welcome to a new year and a new era of teaching at UA! This spring, everyone is using Blackboard Ultra—and we’re here to make the transition smooth and successful. In this issue, you’ll find resources to help you master Ultra: join our upcoming trainings and events, explore tips for creating dynamic courses, and connect with…
As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating the season of learning and growth! December is the perfect time to reflect, recharge, and get ready for an exciting spring semester. To help you prepare, we’ve packed this issue w/hith opportunities to make your courses shine—join our upcoming CIT trainings and events, explore new tools,…
The Center for Instructional Technology (CIT) will enable select Blackboard AI Design Assistant (AIDA) features for UA instructors on Monday, August 4, 2025. Need-to-knows About the AI Design Assistant The AIDA is a set of features that help instructors create and design courses, using generative AI to help create learning modules, assignment, discussion, and journal…
Greetings from your Center for Instructional Technology! CIT provides training, support, and consultations for UA’s instructional technologies and technology accessibility. Visit cit.ua.edu to find step-by-step guides with pictures, discover upcoming workshops and webinars, or book an appointment. You can also reach us at cit@ua.edu or 205-348-3532 or visit us in A203 Gordon Palmer Hall. This…
Greetings from your Center for Instructional Technology! CIT provides training, support, and consultations for UA’s instructional technologies and technology accessibility. Visit cit.ua.edu to find step-by-step guides with pictures, discover upcoming workshops and webinars, or book an appointment. You can also reach us at cit@ua.edu or 205-348-3532 or visit us in A203 Gordon Palmer Hall. This…
Greetings from your Center for Instructional Technology! CIT provides training, support, and consultations for UA’s instructional technologies and technology accessibility. Visit cit.ua.edu to find step-by-step guides with pictures, discover upcoming workshops and webinars, or book an appointment. You can also reach us at cit@ua.edu or 205-348-3532 or visit us in A203 Gordon Palmer Hall. This…
Greetings from your Center for Instructional Technology! CIT provides training, support, and consultations for UA’s instructional technologies and technology accessibility. Visit cit.ua.edu to find step-by-step guides with pictures, discover upcoming workshops and webinars, or book an appointment. You can also reach us at cit@ua.edu or 205-348-3532 or visit us in A203 Gordon Palmer Hall. This…
Greetings from your Center for Instructional Technology! CIT provides training, support, and consultations for UA’s instructional technologies and technology accessibility. Visit cit.ua.edu to find step-by-step guides with pictures, discover upcoming workshops and webinars, or book an appointment. You can also reach us at cit@ua.edu or 205-348-3532 or visit us in A203 Gordon Palmer Hall. This…
