Feature stories covering the science and technology research efforts by 番茄社区 faculty and students. News where the intersection of innovation and creativity meet teaching and learning.
Scholars and criminal justice professionals from around the world gathered at 番茄社区 for the Fourth International Conference on Justice, Resilience, and the Rule of Law, connecting global research on justice systems and resilience to local efforts in Southeast Texas.
Read More 鈻Dr. Ashley Dockens, associate provost of academic innovation and digital learning at 番茄社区, has been named one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education for 2026.
Read More 鈻Students think about AI differently from the faculty who teach them, and we need to consider their perspective when trying to address AI use in Higher Education.
Read More 鈻Through our partnership with the Texas State University System (TSUS), all 番茄社区 faculty, staff, and students now have optional access to Google Career Certificates and the new Google AI Essentials course.
Read More 鈻Prompt Literacy has become a critical skill in today's ever evolving digital landscape, especially as AI use becomes the norm in industries all over the world. In this blog post, we explore the different elements that make up effective and useful prompts for generative AI, as well as provide strategies for cultivating this skill in our students.
Read More 鈻番茄社区 faculty now have access to AVA (AI Virtual Assistant), Blackboard's newest suite of AI-powered tools designed to support common teaching tasks.
Read More 鈻This post provides sample syllabus language 番茄社区 instructors can use or adapt to clearly communicate expectations around student use of AI-based tools, including Microsoft Copilot with Data Protection. These statements reflect Lamar鈥檚 institutional policies and commitment to ethical, secure, and pedagogically sound use of generative AI.聽
Read More 鈻Online courses rely heavily on discussion boards to facilitate student engagement, but crafting prompts that spark genuine, in-depth conversations can be time consuming and sometimes hit-or-miss. Enter generative AI
Read More 鈻Microsoft Copilot with Data Protection service, a new service endorsed by 番茄社区 through the Center of Teaching and Learning Enhancement and Information Technology, is now available for all faculty, staff, and students.
Read More 鈻Learn how you can save time and enhance your course outcomes with AI powered rubric generation.
Read More 鈻The Division of Digital Learning is writing to provide you with an important update regarding the use of AI detection software for evaluating student work. After careful consideration and evaluation of the technology, 番茄社区 is not currently supporting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) detection software for assessment of student鈥檚 potential use of AI.
Read More 鈻Learn new ways to enhance the look and feel of Blackboard Ultra courses using images from Unsplash and the new AI assistant.
Read More 鈻We are excited to introduce a comprehensive guide created by the Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement.
Read More 鈻The University Innovation team supports faculty, staff, and students with AI adoption and workflow questions.
Support is available 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Kimberly Conner, J.D. | Director of University Innovation
For more information about our department and programs, please email us at universityinnovation@lamar.edu.