Innovative Learning Center (ILC)
The Innovative Learning Center (ILC) partners with faculty and staff on academic research strategies and acts as a liaison between Information Technology (IT) and faculty. By complementing skilled technologists and cutting-edge technologies, the ILC is a space for faculty to explore what is possible in academic technology now and prepare them for future trends in higher education and beyond. Come find us on the third floor of Howard-Tilton Memorial Library or contact us at ilc@tulane.edu.
WHAT WE DO
Learning Services
We’re here to help you make the most of Canvas for your teaching. Whether you are looking to streamline course organization, explore advanced tools, or implement best practices for student engagement, our team is ready to help.
We support teaching and learning by:
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Providing one-on-one consultation with faculty
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Designing and leading technology programming for faculty and staff
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Helping faculty design instructional projects for courses
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Developing instructional documentation and quick reference guides
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Designing and implementing classroom technology
Ready to connect, discover, and ideate?
Teach Anywhere
Faculty seeking tips and best practices for course delivery can drop into weekly Teach Anywhere Office Hours and receive just-in-time feedback on anything from Canvas questions to academic technology and pedagogical principles. Virtual office hours are jointly hosted by the Innovative Learning Center (ILC) and the Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching (CELT).
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Fall and Spring Semesters: Mondays and Thursdays, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
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Summer Semester: Mondays, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
New! Course Design Clinic
Faculty planning a new course or refreshing a course taught previously can join the bi-weekly Course Design Clinic hosted by CELT and ILC teams. Whether you're brainstorming ideas, refining learning outcomes, reworking assessments, or developing new content, this informal session offers a chance to talk it through with instructional support. Bring your questions, goals, and in-progress plans.
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Every other Wednesday starting Aug. 6, 2025, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Join via Zoom or In-Person in the CELT + ILC Suite
Dare to dream out loud! Collaborate and conversate!
Academic Tech Stack
Tulane sponsors an array of apps and software in the academic tech stack available to faculty, researchers, students and staff as part of the learning journey. Register for an upcoming workshop, schedule a 1:1, small-or-large group training or presentation with the ILC team to explore enterprise licensed apps available to you.
Some apps in the tech stack include:
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Adobe Creative Cloud
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Box Cloud Storage
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Canvas LMS
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Microsoft Office 365
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Qualtrics Survey Platform
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Top Hat Audience Engagement
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YuJa Media and Lecture Capture
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View Tulane Apps: software.tulane.edu
Want to recommend new apps, tools, and software?
ILC Programming
The ILC hosts regular workshops, training, webinars, and events on various topics throughout the academic year. If there's something you'd like to see offered on the ILC Calendar or are interested in offering a Presentation in Partnership with the ILC Calendar, then please don't hesitate to reach out to ilc@tulane.edu.
ICYMI Recap
Tech Talks Summer Series
Hosted by HR’s Talent Development team and the Innovative Learning Center (ILC), Tulane’s Tech Talks Summer Series offered quick & practical sessions designed to fit your schedule and boost your skills. Recordings from the June/July series led by Tulane experts, covering topics like AI in the workplace, Excel mastery, and Tulane-specific tools and resources can be accessed throughout the year.
WHERE WE ARE
Available In Person and Online
Instructional technology supports teaching and learning through the intersection of technology and pedagogy, digital exploration, and classroom design. The ILC is accessible to the teaching and learning community to gather insights, ideas, and experiences in person, online, and through spaces like the IDEA Lab.
IDEA Lab
The ILC IDEA Lab is a creative space equipped with cutting-edge technology available to faculty and staff for ideating, 3D and spatial modeling/rendering, VR exploration, a large-format printer, and Scantron grading. The lab includes access to high-performance Alienware Aurora computing with Wacom tablets, Adobe Creative Cloud, ArcGIS Pro, and Unreal Engine.
Meeting Spaces
The ILC is co-located with CELT in a faculty-focused shared space equipped with two conference rooms, two breakout rooms, and a multimedia classroom. Reservation requests are available for meetings, workshops, and small gatherings primarily designated for faculty, staff, and related university programming. All requests are subject to an approval process and room availability considerations. Stop by to check out the space! Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Suite 300.
LEARNING LAGNIAPPE
Classroom Experience
The Classroom Experience Assistant (CEA) program is a team of Tulane students trained in instructional technologies, ranging from the classroom media equipment, such as cameras and microphones, to EdTech software, such as Zoom. CEAs provide on-demand support for faculty with issues in the classroom and other projects as requested.
ILC Newsletter
Stay in the know with the latest EdTech news, ILC workshops, events around campus, IT updates, and more! The ILC newsletter is shared bi-weekly with Tulane faculty and staff via email. Do you have news you want to share with the Tulane community through the ILC Newsletter? Submit your news for review.
