Tulane University Information Technology

As we near the end of another exciting semester of innovation and collaboration, I’m proud to share highlights from our latest projects, partnerships, and upcoming opportunities. This newsletter reflects the incredible work happening across our community—and I hope it sparks ideas, connections, and momentum as we look ahead.

Mike Griffith, PhD 

Executive Director -  Strategic Digital Innovation  | Information Technology 

Director - Innovative Learning Center 

 

Thank you for attending PDW + ILC TU-TORIALS!

We are grateful to everyone who took the time to attend sessions during the week, and a special THANK YOU to all of our sponsors!

Session recordings will be available soon! In the meantime, please share your feedback when you receive the PDW Survey link.

 

By Blaine Fisher, Ph.D., MS, MA, NRP, PG-Cert

The Digital Alchemist's New Canvas

 

Imagine this scene: A digital marketing director for a small travel agency types a simple prompt: "Create a sunset over Santorini with whitewashed buildings cascading down the cliffs, Mediterranean blues, dramatic clouds, in the style of a watercolor painting." In seconds, the AI generates an image so captivating it could hang in a gallery—the warm oranges of sunset reflecting off pristine white structures, the delicate transparency of watercolor techniques perfectly executed, all from a mere text description. This hypothetical scenario illustrates the remarkable capabilities of OpenAI's latest image generation technology. What would have taken a professional artist days to create can now materialize in moments through an artificial intelligence that's mastered the visual language of human creativity.

OpenAI's latest updates to their image generation capabilities have propelled this technology into uncharted territory, offering unprecedented creative possibilities while simultaneously raising profound questions about the future of human artistry. The lines between imagination and visualization have never been thinner—or more controversial.

READ Full Article - The Artistic Revolution: How OpenAI's New Image Generation Features Are Reshaping the Creative Landscape
 
Play 

Understanding LockDown Browser

Wednesday, April 23 | 10am to 11am | Hybrid

Familiarize yourself with the LDB user experience and learn about common issues that impact students on class or exam day.

Register to Upcoming Workshops
 

 

Recordings for AnnotatED 2025 are available!

 

AnnotatED 2025: Empowering Learning through Social Annotation (sponsored by Hypothesis)

 

Virtual conference event for educators, administrators, and innovators passionate about enhancing learning through social annotation. 

 

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