Fixing accessibility issues in documents is a skill that can...
Read MoreFrom low-tech to high-tech the IDAT team is here to help faculty and staff find solutions through training and consultations in support of instruction and office productivity.
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If you have just dipped your toes in the ed tech and instructional design waters or you are feel like you’ve got the basics down, we’ve got something for you! Why not try out a topic based on your skill level? Just click a gauge or title below to jump to a list of topics.
A little preparation and setup at the beginning of the semester can really put you on the path to less work and less stress for you courses. So let’s start right for a successful semester!
Latest Updates from IDAT
Panorama Accessibility – All Employee Access
Yuja Panorama is a tool for checking document accessibility and...
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Panorama Accessibility in Brightspace
Yuja Panorama is an accessibility tool integrated directly into Brightspace....
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Setting up CopyLeaks for Student Success
CopyLeaks is our new plagiarism detection software. CopyLeaks is replacing...
Read MoreVisit our Training Library
Want training specific to Meredith College software?
Along with Infobase Learning Cloud trainings, we now have videos and resources compiled specifically for software and tools we use here at Meredith College. Employees and students can sign in directly from this link or through the My Meredith portal page. Just click on “My Training” from the Infobase account drop down.
Infobase Learning Cloud (formerly Hoonuit) is an online resource that has how-to training on common software and devices. Each online training course is made up of short 1- to 3-minute video segments. This learn-at-your-own-pace solution offers the flexibility to skip lessons you’re already familiar with and review lessons that prove more difficult. All training is online and on-demand.
Join us for a Live Training!
We offer regular Tech30 trainings and workshops about software and tips for the faculty and staff of Meredith College. Here’s what we have coming up as virtual training.
Panorama (Accessibility)*
Thurs Jan 29th 11am – noon (faculty/staff)
LockDown Browser*
Thurs Jan 29 @ 2-3pm
*These sessions are offered by the software vendors, not IDAT.
Course Design
Explore some tools and practices for designing better courses.
Are You Having Problems with Chegg? – Strategies to Deter Cheating
Chegg and services like it continue to cause concern for...
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Quick Start Brightspace Course Shell
A course shell is a starter structure for your course....
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Brightspace Course Builder
Course Builder is an alternate way to build your course...
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Using Brightspace for Foreign Language Courses – Débora Maldonado-DeOliveira on Best Practices for the New Normal
The pandemic brought with it major shifts in education and...
Read MoreAssignment Tips & Tools
Pedagogy tips for assignment types and presentation. Tools for assignment management.
Organize Assignments in Brightspace
Organize your assignments into categories to make it easier for...
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What Tool do I Use? – Match a Tech Tool with Your Teaching Goal
You might have a goal of what you want to...
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Backwards Design and Transparency 2: Modules and Assignments
Previously we discussed how to use backwards design to design...
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Basic Student Help Videos for Your Course
Sometimes we play a little bit of the telephone game...
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Other Resources for Online Learning
Other articles and resources around online learning that we love. Faculty and staff from Meredith College can sign into these services using your NetID login information.
Online Learning Consortium is a collaborative community of higher education digital teaching and learning. Read the newest from their blog:
- Innovate 2026: Reflections on a Week of Connection, Creativity, and Courageby Natalya Hierholzer on March 5, 2026 at 10:13 pm
As the (virtual) lights dim on Innovate 2026, I’ve found myself thinking back over the past […]
- Five Strategies to Enhance Online and Hybrid Learning through Faculty Developmentby Natalya Hierholzer on March 5, 2026 at 7:53 pm
Online and hybrid learning are now standard, not exceptions. However, many educators still feel […]
- Rankings Reflect Achievement. Ecosystems Shape the Future.by Natalya Hierholzer on March 5, 2026 at 7:33 pm
Each year, when national rankings, like the U.S. News & World Report Best Online Bachelor’s […]
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association that helps higher education elevate the impact of IT.
Try their “7 Things You Need to Know About…” series ->
Or read the newest from their blog:
- Careers Grow Where Community Existson March 5, 2026 at 7:00 am
Many young professionals struggle to find their footing as they build their careers. This […]
- The Penn Instructional Design Working Group: Professional Learning and Growth for ID Professionalson March 4, 2026 at 7:00 am
At the University of Pennsylvania, the Instructional Design Working Group is blending professional […]
- The Role of Faculty in the University of the Futureon March 3, 2026 at 7:00 am
In the age of AI, the true future of higher education lies not in replacing faculty but in freeing […]