LPII Course Development Example – Materials and Tasks

In this post, we’ll share an exemplary model of the type of materials and tasks created through Language Pedagogy Innovation Initiative (LPII), facilitated by the UChicago Language Center and funded by the College. After helping developed an Advanced Language...

Uploading files to shared folders on Box

What is Box?? ‘Box’ is a cloud storage service, similar to Google Drive or Dropbox. The University of Chicago has a site license with Box, so that you have free unlimited storage when you log in with your CNET-ID. There are many useful things you can do...

Embedding large video files in Canvas with Kaltura Media

If you have large video files, you have (at least) 3 options for getting them into Canvas: Upload them directly to Canvas like you would a PDF. Upload them to Box and insert a link within Canvas. Upload to Kaltura and embed within Canvas. Option 1 is undesirable...

Language Pedagogy Innovation Initiative

Supported by the College, the Language Pedagogy Innovation Initiative is spurring innovation in language teaching through language assessment literacy, proficiency-based testing, and reverse design. Instructors first attend workshops on language assessment aimed at...