FAQ & Contact

Teaching with Technology is a centralized resource designed to help Xavier faculty and staff use educational technologies and AI tools effectively in their teaching.

No. While designed for the Xavier community, these resources are available for broader public use. If you share or adapt content from this site, please provide appropriate attribution.

Xavier-supported tools are licensed by the university and include institutional support from Xavier staff.

Consider whether the tool supports your learning objectives, fits your course structure, and is accessible to your students. A tool should enhance learning, not add unnecessary complexity. If a tool does not clearly support a teaching goal, it may not be the right choice.

Yes. Most tools featured on the site can support multiple teaching environments. The key is selecting tools that align with your instructional goals and the learning experience you want to create.

Each tool page includes a “Where to Get Help” section with support options.

Yes! Faculty and staff are encouraged to share examples of how they use tools in their courses. These examples help expand the site with real-world applications that benefit the Xavier community. Email an example or idea to Daniel.

No. Many tools featured on the site are designed for ease of use. Start with simple applications and build your confidence over time.

Provide a clear purpose, demonstrate how to use the tool, and offer guidance or examples. Students are more successful when expectations and instructions are explicit.

Limit the number of tools used in a course and ensure each one serves a clear purpose. Provide clear instructions, model how to use the tool, and give students time to become comfortable with it. Simplicity and consistency are key to effective integration.

Choose tools that support accessibility features such as captions, transcripts, and screen reader compatibility. Provide alternative formats when possible and design materials with diverse learners in mind. Accessibility should be considered from the beginning of course design, not added later. See IDT's Accessibility Strategies page for more information.

Whenever possible, use institutionally supported tools or clearly explain why an external tool is needed. Consider privacy, accessibility, cost, and ease of access before requiring students to create outside accounts.

Yes. Avoid entering sensitive student data into external tools. Always review privacy policies and treat most AI tools as public environments unless otherwise specified.

AI tools can support course design, content creation, and efficiency when used intentionally. The site emphasizes using AI as a support tool while maintaining instructional quality, alignment, and academic integrity.

AI-generated content should always be reviewed, revised, and aligned to your course objectives before use. Faculty remain responsible for instructional accuracy, clarity, accessibility, and academic quality.

Have a backup plan whenever possible. Focus on the learning objectives and use alternative methods to achieve the same outcome if needed. The Xavier Service Desk can also be contacted for immediate assistance in case of a tech failure emergency.

The Teaching with Technology site is regularly updated with new resources. You can stay informed through Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) workshops, events, and communications. You can also request a consultation with IDT or check out the site Updates page.

Technology can support engagement when it is intentionally connected to learning activities, communication, collaboration, or feedback. The effectiveness depends more on instructional design than the tool itself.

Look for evidence such as improved engagement, clearer student work, or better alignment with learning outcomes. Reflect on whether the tool supports your instructional goals rather than simply adding convenience.

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