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The Innovative Learning Center (ILC) partners with faculty and staff on academic research strategies and act as liaisons between Information Technology and faculty, in academic and research endeavors. By providing a complement of skilled technologists and cutting-edge technologies, the ILC is a space for exploration for faculty to experience not only what is possible in academic technology now but also prepare them for future trends in higher education and beyond.

Mission: The Innovative Learning Center (ILC) aspires to promote the strategic advancement of Tulane’s academic mission through the incorporation and development of academic technology across all aspects of university life.

ILC Resource Hub

The ILC team is on-hand to strategize and promote your academic and research focused endeavors. Join our weekly office hours or schedule an appointment to experience what is possible in academic technology and digital trends. Visit the ILC Hub within Canvas to access the interactive Tech Stack and additional resources.

Where to find us

The ILC is located on the 3rd floor of Howard-Tilton Memorial library. All faculty interested in exploring new tactics for delivering their lessons and assessing students are invited to visit us for a personalized consultation.

Can’t make it in person? Teach Anywhere virtual office hours are held every Monday and Thursday from 12pm – 1pm via Zoom.

Canvas LMS

Tulane University uses Canvas by Instructure as the primary learning management system (LMS). This site serves as a communication platform for Tulane specific information about Canvas and other academic tools and integrations. Please check often for additional information and updated guides.

Workshops

Click the link below to view the line-up of exciting workshops and trainings. ILC workshops are offered in a hybrid format, unless otherwise noted. If you have a specific workshop request, please contact ilc@tulane.edu.

Academic Technology

Tulane University sponsors an array of software available to faculty, researchers, students, and staff as part of the learning journey. Click the link for each tool to learn more.

For a comprehensive list of academic tech tools, please visit the ILC Hub.

Do you have recommendations for other tools or software applications? Submit an LTI Request.

Adobe Creative Cloud
Microsoft Teams
Top Hat Online Polling and Engagement
Box Cloud Storage
Qualtrics surveys and data collection
TurnItIn Originality Checker
Canvas Learning Management System
Respondus Lockdown Browser
YuJa lecture and media capture
Hypothesis Social Annotation
ShareStream Video Hosting
Zoom Video Conferencing

Classroom Experience Assistants

The Classroom Experience Assistant (CEA) program is a team of Tulane students trained in instructional technologies, ranging from the classroom media equipment, such as cameras and microphones, to EdTech software, such as Zoom and Canvas. CEAs provide on demand support for faculty with issues in and out of the classroom. Need assistance in your classroom? Place a request at cear.tulane.edu.

ILC IDEA Lab

The ILC IDEA Lab is a new creative space equipped with cutting-edge technology that is open for use by Tulane faculty and staff. Located in the ILC, on the 3rd floor of Howard Tilton Memorial Library. The lab includes:

  • Two high-performance Alienware Aurora R15 computers with Wacom tabelts and 3D scanners
  • Adobe Creative Cloud, ArcGIS Pro. and Unreal Engine
  • MakerBox Method X 3D printer

Contact ilc@tulane.edu for availability and more details.

Reserve A Room

Reserve a room in the CELT+ILC Suite
Reservations are available for meetings, workshops, and small gatherings primarily designated for faculty, staff and related university programming. All requests will go through an approval process. If the desired space you requested is available on the date and time you provided you will receive a reservation confirmation within 72hrs of completing this request. View the Room Reservation Request page for room details and request form.

ILC Newsletter Archive

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Questions or concerns? Please contact ilc@tulane.edu