C-Term Academic Technology Support (C26)
Department(s):
Academic Technology Center
Welcome back, faculty! We hope you had a restful break and are ready for 2026. 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.
- Canvas Request Form - Merge sites, add users, copy content, create new courses
- Echo360 Lecture Capture Form - Opt-in to automatic lecture recording
- Classroom Microphone Request - Wireless lavalier microphones for classrooms
*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
New Features! Check out the new AI productivity tools available to you in Canvas. These tools are “OFF” by default but can be enabled at the course level by going to Settings > Feature Options.
The new Microsoft Education LTI brings together all their education tools—Assignments, OneNote Class Notebooks, OneDrive, Reflect, Teams, and Teams Meetings—into a single integration.
Canvas: AI & Emerging Technologies Group
If you would like to try out new Canvas features without impact on your active courses, the ATC has an AI Canvas group where all AI features are enabled. You can request an AI Testing "sandbox" course site by filling out this form. We can also move any active or past course into this group.
Join AI & Emerging Technologies Experiential Canvas Group
Workshops
New Canvas Groups Management & Intra-Group Discussions Tool Demo
Friday, January 16th
10:00am-11:00am
Please Register to attend. Workshop offered via Zoom.
Looking for a better way to manage large enrollment, multi-section classes that utilize group work and group discussions? We’ll be demonstrating some new tools developed by the Technology and Teaching and Learning team to streamline group management and group discussions in Canvas.
EdTech Open House
Tuesday, January 20th
10:30am-12:00pm
Anderson Lab, Gordon Library
Try out new technology tools in a low-pressure environment. Looking for ways to engage your class or increase attendance? Curious about AI productivity tools and emerging technologies? The Technology for Teaching and Learning team will be here to guide you as you explore tech tools hands on and will be able to answer all your burning questions. And if that’s not enough to entice you, snacks will be provided!
AI Detection & Academic Integrity Demo
Tuesday, January 27th
11:00am-12:00pm
Please Register to attend. Workshop offered via Zoom.
See a live demo of how AI & Plagiarism Detection works at WPI. Should you use these tools? How do they work? We will also share best practices for designing improved assignments, regardless of whether these tools are utilized.
EdTech Office Hours – Book a Time
Have a specific question about using technology to enhance teaching and learning at WPI? The ATC-TTL team is always here to help you! Email us to book a consultation at a time that is convenient for you: atc-ttl@wpi.edu
Need Help With a Specific Tool?
- Canvas LMS: Course websites, assessments, grades → Complete Canvas Guide | canvashelp@wpi.edu
- Zoom & Echo360: Web conferencing and lecture capture → jcotnoir@wpi.edu | echocapture@wpi.edu
- Video Storage: Dedicated servers for large media files → Storage Solutions Guide | atc-ttl@wpi.edu
- Interactive Tools: Increase student engagement → Poll Everywhere | atc-ttl@wpi.edu
- STEM Assessment: Gradescope → | atc-ttl@wpi.edu
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Content Creation: Adobe AI, Camtasia → Media Creation Resources | jmonaco@wpi.edu
Learn at Your Own Pace
The TTL team offers many asynchronous training opportunities:
- Training Library - 45-minute recorded sessions
- Micro-Trainings – Learn something new in 10-minutes or less
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TTL Blog - Latest resources and tech updates
Questions? Email atc-ttl@wpi.edu | Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm