Stanford Introductory Studies
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Academic Technology

Stanford Introductory Studies provides an enhanced level of academic technology collaboration opportunities and support from a dedicated Academic Technology Specialist, Tech Coordinator Fellows in COLLEGE, and trained student workers. 

Contact the SIS Academic Technology Specialist, Hollie Fortkamp, to get started: hollief@stanford.edu 

For Instructors in SIS Programs

  • Consultations: Walk through how to set up an effective Canvas course, chat about a potential audio-visual assignment, or brainstorm solutions to common classroom issues.
  • In-Class Workshops: The ATS can join your class and teach students a technical tool, as well as providing tech instructions and fielding student questions. (Two weeks notice requested.)
  • Equipment: SIS maintains a loan pool of teaching and multi-media equipment as an extra resource specifically for instructors in SIS programs.
  • Digital Projects Exhibit Space: Celebrate and save exceptional student work by nominating students for the COLLEGE Creative Project Award or sharing IntroSems work in the IntroSems project gallery (see the end-of-quarter program email for more info).  
  • Student Tech Experts: The Course Development Assistance Plus program pairs you with a student trained in academic technology and pedagogy. More information on the IntroSems website. (CDA+ students can also work on COLLEGE courses.) 

For COLLEGE Lecturers

In addition to the support offered to all instructors, access to the equipment pool, Canvas training, etc. we offer: 

  • Professional Development: COLLEGE Lecturers can learn more about academic technology through paid and volunteer professional development opportunities, such as the Tech Coordinator role. We also offer one-on-one and group workshops on professional websites, digital identity, etc.

For Undergraduates

  • Job Opportunities: We offer regular positions as Academic Technology Student Workers and Course Development Assistant Plus (CDA+) roles, offering you the opportunity to build your technical skills, connect with our faculty, and help with undergraduate teaching at Stanford. Opportunities posted in Handshake.