B-Term Academic Technology Requests

Department(s):

Academic Technology Center

It's hard to believe we're already approaching B-Term! Our Academic Technology team is here to support you with consultations, training, and technical assistance for the academic software you use every day. 

Schedule a consultation with us: atc-ttl@wpi.edu 

Request Forms – Bookmark us! 

Use the forms below to request administrative tasks for Canvas, Lecture Capture, and wireless microphones. 

*We are continuing to improve our form automation to better support you. If you have any issues using the forms, please email us at atc-ttl@wpi.edu. 

What's New This Term 

Canvas News 

Differentiation Tags  

Differentiation Tags in Canvas LMS allow instructors to tag students based on learning needs, preferences, or academic progress. 

Discussion Checkpoints  

AKA “multiple discussion due dates,” this feature allows instructors to create a more intentional discussion environment. 

Microsoft Education LTI 

The new Microsoft 365 LTI brings together all of their education tools—Assignments, OneNote Class Notebooks, OneDrive, Reflect, Teams, and Teams Meetings—into a single integration. 

Canvas: AI & Emerging Technologies Group  

Want to explore the latest Canvas features, including AI tools? TTL has set up a dedicated group where you can test new features and provide feedback. Use this form to opt-in—you can choose to add a current course or a “testing” course.   

Join AI & Emerging Technologies Experiential Canvas Group 

Workshops 

EdTech Tools for Student Success: Canvas

In this session, we will introduce new AI-powered features in Canvas along with the latest tools added to the platform. The session will connect technological innovations with effective teaching strategies, showing you how to intentionally utilize these tools to enhance student learning and streamline routine tasks, freeing up time for more meaningful engagement with students.

October 15, 2025
11:00AM - 12:00PM

Register Here

 

AI User Group 

Curious about AI? Join faculty, staff, and students for an informal monthly gathering where we explore the opportunities, challenges, and real-world applications of artificial intelligence across campus and beyond.  

Each month we'll dive into a featured AI theme, but the conversation is yours to shape—bring your questions, experiences, and ideas. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, skeptical observer, or somewhere in between, your perspective adds value to our dialogue. 

What to expect: 

  • Relaxed, collaborative discussions in a brown bag format
  • Monthly themes to spark conversation (with plenty of room to explore tangents!)
  • Open submissions for future discussion topics
  • A welcoming space for all experience levels 

Pack your lunch and join us for engaging conversations about how AI is reshaping our work, learning, and daily lives. Together, we'll navigate this rapidly evolving landscape and learn from each other's diverse experiences and viewpoints. 

Upcoming sessions: 

EdTech Office Hours – Book a Time 

Want to learn more about the EdTech tools we have to support teaching and learning at WPI? The ATC-TTL team is always here to help you! Email us to book a consultation: atc-ttl@wpi.edu  
 

Need Help With a Specific Tool? 

Learn at Your Own Pace 

The TTL team offers many asynchronous training opportunities:  

 

Questions? Email atc-ttl@wpi.edu | Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm