We are excited to welcome Gohar Shahinyan to our team as the new GIS Specialist! Gohar brings extensive experience in using spatial thinking and mapping technologies within institutions of higher education, government, and non-profit organizations. She most recently worked in Yerevan, Armenia developing and leading training in GIS as part of an EU-funded research project…
OER Grant Program Saved Students Over $166,000
Since Connecticut College’s OER Grant Program launched in 2019, it has saved students over $166,000 in course materials. You can be part of this impact! Funded by Library & Information Technology and the Office of the Dean of Faculty, the 2026-27 OER Grant Program is now accepting applications. Whether you’re adopting open educational resources, adapting…
Upcoming OER Initiatives: Funding and Workshop THURSDAY 2/26!
Are you looking for ways to reduce financial barriers for your students while tailoring course materials to fit your specific teaching style? We are excited to announce two opportunities for faculty: a hands-on OER Workshop to get you started, and the OER Grant Program to fund your work. 1: Join the Workshop: Discover the Power…
Your Course, Your Terms: How AI@Conn Funding Supports Your Specific AI Position
You’ve attended the workshops. You’ve been thinking about AI and your teaching.Maybe you’re experimenting with tools like Gemini or BoodleBox, exploring how AI might enhance student learning. Maybe you’re reading about AI’s implications for your field (e.g., labor displacement, algorithmic bias, environmental costs) and want students to grapple with these questions. Or maybe you’re somewhere…
Side-by-Side Success: Chrome Split View
Splitting 2 chrome tabs across one screen has really helped when I need to be able to reference both with speed! Alt+Tab (Command (⌘)-Tab for my macOS friends) is invaluable and second nature, but sometimes it’s just plain better™️to have all the info on the screen at the same time. If you need help enabling…
Transfer your Connecticut College Gmail to a personal account
Google transfer will help you move your Conn College email to a personal Gmail account. The info it will transfer to your personal Gmail account: What it will NOT do: Before we start this process, we should check and see how much space we are using in Google Drive. This is important because personal Gmail…
Wireless Projection Enabling Classroom Innovations
Last week we held a workshop focused on the possibilities of wireless projection in our classrooms. The session focused on using the technology to create dynamic, student-centered learning environments. After a brief introduction and technical demonstration, participants dove into three hands-on scenario-based activities that showcased the versatility of wireless screen sharing. How would you use…
Join us! Week of 1/26 RS&CT Events
We are very busy next week and hope to see you! Please join us at the following workshops and events, for faculty/staff and students. Click on the workshop titles to register! Workshops for Faculty and Staff Beyond the Podium: Creative Teaching with Wireless Projection Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | New London…
Recording Studio Drop-in Training Hours
Are you interested in creating or assigning podcasts or other audio and video production? Did you know that Shain Library has a Recording Studio on the 3rd floor? Recording Studio Assistant, Ellie Traan ’28, will be holding open hours this semester for drop-in training for anyone who is curious about what can be done in…
CFP: Connecticut Digital Humanities Conference at CCSU, March 19-20, 2026
The fourth Connecticut Digital Humanities Conference (CTDH) will take place March 19-20, 2026 at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. We seek participation from a broad range of digital humanities practitioners, including participants from higher education, community and cultural organizations, K-12 education, state and local government, and the general public. CTDH endeavors to bring together a…
