Academic Technology, a department within the Division of Information Technology (DoIT), advances the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s mission and strategic priorities as well as the Wisconsin Idea by providing innovative and sustainable services that support teaching, research, learning and inclusion throughout the university community.
Who we are
Since our creation in the 1990s, DoIT Academic Technology (DoIT AT) has been a valuable leader and partner for numerous technological initiatives in the teaching and learning ecosystem. Our flexibility and innovation enable AT to meet the changing needs of the university and the increasing demands for instructional technology.
Our team of professionals design, develop and support technology-enhanced experiences for today’s learners. Through initiatives like the Information Technology Academy (ITA) and our university partner projects, we serve residential learners as well as precollege and lifelong learners.
Academic Technology service teams
Learn@UW–Madison
The Learn@UW–Madison team supports the Learn@UW technology suite, enhancing teaching and learning at UW–Madison. Beyond managing academic tools, we provide technical and strategic expertise for a variety of university initiatives, partnerships, and committees, including collaboration with the Instructional Technologist Group (ITG).
Learning Analytics Center of Excellence (LACE)
LACE is a dedicated team focused on leveraging teaching and learning data to support education. LACE drives data-informed practices, manages teaching and learning data, and leads campus-wide initiatives to improve student learning outcomes.
Center for User Experience
We specialize in creating accessible, user-friendly digital spaces for the UW–Madison community. Our team offers consultations, designs, research, and evaluations to improve websites, applications, and online services, ensuring digital content is accessible to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Application Development
Teaching & Research Application Development (TRAD) collaborates with instructors, researchers and university members to design and implement custom software, support digital learning and develop academic advising solutions. We build research tools, create prototypes, and assess project feasibility and evolving infrastructure needs.
Information Technology Academy (ITA)
The Information Technology Academy (ITA) empowers underrepresented high school students from Lac du Flambeau, Madison, Oneida, and surrounding areas to succeed in high school and transition to higher education. ITA graduates accepted to UW–Madison automatically become PEOPLE scholars, receiving a 4-year, tuition-only scholarship.
Software Training for Students (STS)
Software Training for Students (STS) offers free peer-to-peer tech training at UW–Madison, helping students acquire practical skills. Through workshops, one-on-one sessions, and custom group training, we support tools like Photoshop, Excel, Python, WordPress, and more—at no cost to students.
Project Management Group
The Academic Technology Project Management Group (PMG) fosters change at the intersection of teaching, learning, and technology, collaborating with campus leaders to deliver impactful, tailored solutions. By applying proven project management strategies, we lead cross-campus initiatives and ensure the right resources are in place for success.
Academic Technology news
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Harness the power of teaching and learning data – apply today and become more data savvy
Interested in learning how to use course data to better understand how students engage with your online content? Apply today. Deadline: May 22.
April 7, 2025
Engage helps students save on course materials: Fall orders open Mar 19
Engage integrates digital textbooks with Canvas, saving students money while ensuring day-one access to course materials. Order by Mar 26 for summer 2025; fall 2025 ordering opens Mar 19.
March 13, 2025Accessibility in action: spring events & resources
Creating accessible digital experiences requires a shared commitment. Design for usability, refine your processes and put best practices into action to create more inclusive, accessible experiences online.
February 19, 2025Tech made easy with Software Training for Students—for free!
Boost your tech skills with free STS workshops and 1-on-1 support. Learn programming, design, media production and web development—in person or online. Instructors can request custom workshops.
February 18, 2025Reserve your summer Engage eTexts before Mar 26 deadline
Engage offers instructors a way to integrate digital publisher materials into their Canvas courses at a fraction of the cost. To date, students have saved just over $19 million off the retail price of their materials.
January 21, 2025- More Academic Technology News posts
Events, help, feedback
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Schedule a consultation
There are a wide range of tools available and our learning technology consultants are happy to help you choose the best tool to fit your needs. Instructors and instructional staff can request a consultation with a DoIT AT consultant through the DoIT Help Desk.
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