Instructional Design and Course/Program Development
Implementing best practices in program and course design to expand enrollment and student choice, through online, blended, HyFlex and technology-enhanced learning environments.
St. Thomas E-Learning And Research Center
STELAR promotes transformative learning by engaging faculty to develop teaching practices through intentional application of technologies, new course delivery methods, and emerging research, as well as by collaborating with STELAR partners to develop systemic supports so that our St. Thomas innovation has sustainable impact.
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Academic Technology & Innovation
Implementing best practices in program and course design to expand enrollment and student choice, through online, blended, HyFlex and technology-enhanced learning environments.
Managing robust instructional technology, media and related systems in support of learning and instruction.
Applying Canvas and other instructional technologies to extend knowledge, skills and digital competency development opportunities online.
Applying computing resources to support research and amplify the findings, and support use of emerging technologies (such as VR).
Existing campus audiovisual systems allow instructors to use multiple input and output video sources such as a dedicate classroom PC, laptop and document camera.
STELAR members can provide guidance and tools for media production that enable instructors to develop audio and video presentations.
After decades of relying on their trusty tape measure … it was time for an upgrade. The University of St. Thomas track and field team recently went on a search for a new system to measure horizontal jumps. They found their solution in the minds of four senior engineering students. The age-old system for measuring… The post VIDEO: Engineering Students Design Laser Measurement Tool for Track and Field appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
The latest master’s degree program offered by Minnesota’s largest private university addresses a growing need for organizations seeking skilled professionals who can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, make data-driven decisions and innovate. The University of St. Thomas’ Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, which was developed in consultation with Twin Cities… The post St. Thomas Launches AI Master of Science Degree appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
As early as 1960, discussions began at St. Thomas about establishing a computing center on campus. Such a center would help with administrative needs like class scheduling, grade computation and fiscal management. Additionally, the center was envisioned to be an essential teaching tool for students in the school’s business and the science programs. In 1963,… The post Tales from the Archives: Early Days of Computing at St. Thomas appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
As scholars of Latin America, Professors Paola Ehrmantraut and Kari Zimmerman are passionate about an interdisciplinary project they developed approximately three years ago that uplifts immigrant voices while showcasing student research. Walking Together, a digital research hub officially launched at the University of St. Thomas in August 2021, is designed to celebrate the history of… The post Diverse Voices Walking Together appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
On a spring evening at the University of St. Thomas, two dozen MBA students learned what the task ahead of them was: to give feedback on a project to Jeremy, a valued member of their team. Spread across Schulze Hall on the Minneapolis campus, the students prepared for their turn to chat with Jeremy, who… The post STELAR Brings Virtual Reality and AI Into the Classroom appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.