Ed Tech High Rollers Winning big with the Learning Technology Adoption Process (LTAP)

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Day, July 11 at 11:00am

Presenters

Dr. Julie Schell, Karyn Kondoff, and Angela Turner

Abstract / Session Overview

The LTAP is a comprehensive framework for formally vetting academic technologies. The framework guides informed decision-making about the adoption of learning technologies on campus. It offers a central strategy for coordinating academic technology resources and support, managing security and privacy concerns, improving end-user experiences, and advancing digital literacy.

Details

Big Idea:

The Learning Technology Adoption Process (LTAP) at the University of Texas at Austin strategically coordinates the adoption of academic technology using a three-pillar framework that poses the following questions: 1) What is the pedagogical efficacy of this tool? 2) What is the user experience (including privacy and security, accessibility, and usability)? 3) And what is the long-term sustainability of using this tool on campus. The LTAP provides the policy, governance, and adoption infrastructure with Canvas serving as the hub for all LTAP vetted tools. 

Presentation Main Points and Key Takeaways:

1. Background and Challenges:

  The presentation begins with a discussion of the initial state of academic technology adoption at the University of Texas, highlighting the move to Canvas and the impact of the pandemic on technology needs. The lack of a centralized adoption strategy led to inconsistencies and risks.

Key Takeaway: The shift to Canvas and subsequent pandemic created significant changes and challenges in technology adoption, highlighting the need for a centralized process. Risks included privacy, security, spend and effort redundancies, accessibility, and bifurcated digital literacy, service, and support. 

2. Design and Implementation of the LTAP 

   This section outlines the development and structure of the LTAP, detailing its criteria for evaluating new technologies, including administrative viability, pedagogical efficacy, and user experience.

Key Takeaway: The LTAP provides a strategic approach to evaluate and integrate new educational technologies, ensuring they meet administrative, pedagogical, and user experience criteria.

3. Lessons Learned and Future Steps:

   The final section discusses the insights gained from implementing LTAP, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, faculty support, and streamlined processes. It also outlines future steps, including the integration of AI tools and other technologies and our new Canvas feature: A vetted app store. 

Key Takeaway: Effective communication, support for faculty, and streamlined processes are crucial for successful technology adoption. The roadmap includes AI tools, social annotation, and more, ensuring continuous improvement.

Summary:

The presentation covers the transition to Canvas, the creation of LTAP in response to challenges, and the lessons learned from its implementation. It emphasizes the importance of a centralized, transparent process for technology adoption to improve the educational experience and manage risks effectively.

Resources:

Slide Presentation - Winning big with the Learning Technology Adoption Process (LTAP)

LTAP Resources and Scorecards - https://provost.utexas.edu/the-office/academic-affairs/office-of-academic-technology/ltap/