Academic Technology at the GSE
Welcome! Explore our resources and articles on academic technology.
New in 2026, NotebookLM and Google Gemini available for free with SUNet IDs. Check out the new Academic Technology Tools List by Teaching Commons and Stanford’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) just launched a new, self-paced Critical AI Literacy for Instructors course.
Reach out through this feedback form, or if you have questions contact Mae Bethel, Academic Technology Manager, at instructionalsupport@stanford.edu.
- Curious Conversations: Student Deliverables and Learning Outcomes
Recently, faculty members at the GSE gathered for a "Curious Conversations" event to discuss this emerging frontier. Their dialogue centered on intriguing questions: How might AI transform the way we teach and learn? What new opportunities does it present, and what challenges should we anticipate? - Using 'Hypothesis' to Elevate Analytical Reading and Class Discussion
This article explores how Hypothesis can enhance student learning, facilitate insightful discussions, and provide valuable insights for instructors. - Beyond Slides: Strategies and Other Tools
In today’s educational landscape, captivating student attention is more important than ever. This article presents innovative approaches that can help you revitalize your presentations, ensuring they resonate with your students and foster a more engaging classroom experience. - How to Customize a Google Slide Template (video)
- Streamline with Stanford Software
This article highlights several innovative Stanford software features that can help streamline your daily tasks. From optimizing your Slack and Outlook usage to harnessing the power of Zoom’s AI companion, here are five practical features you can start using today to enhance your efficiency and collaboration.
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- Citation Tools (accordion)
- Visual Communication Tools (accordion)
- How to seek compliance
- Step 1: IRB. Do I Need IRB Review? | Human & Animal Research Compliance Office
- Step 2: DRA. Data Risk Assessment | University IT
- Step 3: DUA. Data Use Agreements | Office of Research Administration
- Please reach out to the GSE IT data team, including Monica Chen and Wilson Wang, for support.
- Purchasing
- Software Purchases at the GSE are handled by this Software Purchasing form. For help evaluating which software to purchase, please consult the Software Evaluation Guide | University IT.
- How to report possible data exposure
- If you have a suspected or confirmed data exposure, please fill out the Report an Incident | University IT form. You can reach out to your GSE IT team including Paul Michael David and Stephen Wong for support.
- How to keep access to your dissertation data
- Please review the Research Policy Handbook, specifically Retention of and Access to Research Data | DoResearch. You may need a Data Use Agreement to retain access to your dissertation data.
Reach out to Mae Bethel, Academic Technology Manager, at instructionalsupport@stanford.edu.
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