Instructional Design and Course/Program Development
Implementing best practices in program and course design to expand enrollment and student choice, through online, blended, HyFlex and technology-enhanced learning environments.
STELAR
St. Thomas E-Learning And Research Center
Transforming Teaching & Learning
STELAR promotes transformative learning by engaging faculty to develop teaching practices through intentional application of technologies, new course delivery methods, and emerging research, as well as by collaborating with STELAR partners to develop systemic supports so that our St. Thomas innovation has sustainable impact.
Contact Us
Email:
stelar@stthomas.edu
Phone:
(651) 962-7835
St. Paul:
O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library (LL 20)
Minneapolis:
Terrence Murphy Hall (TMH 440)
stelar@stthomas.edu
Phone:
(651) 962-7835
St. Paul:
O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library (LL 20)
Minneapolis:
Terrence Murphy Hall (TMH 440)
Popular Articles from Tommie Tech Services
Follow these links to learn more about the most common instructional technology questions and innovate solutions from the STELAR team at St. Thomas.
Academic Technology & Innovation
Our Service Areas
Instructional technologies and instructional design resources that directly support teaching and learning. This includes consulting on course design, technologies for courses, assessment and learning analytics, media recording and lecture capture, student response systems, training and student digital orientations and badge development.
Instructional Technologies
Managing robust instructional technology, media and related systems in support of learning and instruction.
Digital Learning Success & Badging
Applying Canvas and other instructional technologies to extend knowledge, skills and digital competency development opportunities online.
Research Computing & Emerging Technologies
Applying computing resources to support research and amplify the findings, and support use of emerging technologies (such as VR).
Classroom & AV Technologies
Existing campus audiovisual systems allow instructors to use multiple input and output video sources such as a dedicate classroom PC, laptop and document camera.
Video Studios & Instructional Media
STELAR members can provide guidance and tools for media production that enable instructors to develop audio and video presentations.
STELAR Project Showcase
Take a look at some of the innovative projects we have underway in STELAR, working closely with faculty and other campus partners.
VR and Bodyswaps
Bodyswaps is a skills development platform created for higher education. With modules in DEI, leadership, interview skills, healthcare and more, students who experience Bodyswaps content report feeling more confidence going into difficult conversations.
Badging and Microcredentials
Academic programs that want to ensure student skills or competencies are realized can consider adding badges to courses, such as the engineering lab safety badge that is required before students may work in the labs.
TommieBot 1.0
ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI are presenting opportunities, as well as threats, to higher education. One of the projects underway is the development of our own chatbot, TommieBot, to provide a conversational interface to university content.
Faculty can attend a Lunch and Learn session this Spring, or join the ITS Learning: Book Club to explore ongoing conversations about generative AI at St. Thomas.
Digital Accessibility: It’s About All of Us
Our Digital Accessibility definition: “All people, including people with disabilities and those using assistive technology, can find and use digital content, technologies, and electronic communications.” How are you ensuring that your digital content is accessible to all learners?
Technology News
January 29, 2024
VIDEO: Engineering Students Design Laser Measurement Tool for Track and Field
After decades of relying on their trusty tape measure … it was time for an upgrade. The University of St. Thomas track and field team recently went on a search for a new system to measure horizontal jumps. They found their solution in the minds of four senior engineering students. The age-old system for measuring… The post VIDEO: Engineering Students Design Laser Measurement Tool for Track and Field appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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December 4, 2023
St. Thomas Launches AI Master of Science Degree
The latest master’s degree program offered by Minnesota’s largest private university addresses a growing need for organizations seeking skilled professionals who can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, make data-driven decisions and innovate. The University of St. Thomas’ Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, which was developed in consultation with Twin Cities… The post St. Thomas Launches AI Master of Science Degree appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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September 11, 2023
Tales from the Archives: Early Days of Computing at St. Thomas
As early as 1960, discussions began at St. Thomas about establishing a computing center on campus. Such a center would help with administrative needs like class scheduling, grade computation and fiscal management. Additionally, the center was envisioned to be an essential teaching tool for students in the school’s business and the science programs. In 1963,… The post Tales from the Archives: Early Days of Computing at St. Thomas appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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June 23, 2023
Diverse Voices Walking Together
As scholars of Latin America, Professors Paola Ehrmantraut and Kari Zimmerman are passionate about an interdisciplinary project they developed approximately three years ago that uplifts immigrant voices while showcasing student research. Walking Together, a digital research hub officially launched at the University of St. Thomas in August 2021, is designed to celebrate the history of… The post Diverse Voices Walking Together appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 9, 2023
STELAR Brings Virtual Reality and AI Into the Classroom
On a spring evening at the University of St. Thomas, two dozen MBA students learned what the task ahead of them was: to give feedback on a project to Jeremy, a valued member of their team. Spread across Schulze Hall on the Minneapolis campus, the students prepared for their turn to chat with Jeremy, who… The post STELAR Brings Virtual Reality and AI Into the Classroom appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.