Learning and
Teaching Hub
“Fostering a culture of teaching excellence and learning
to promote inclusion and academic success.”
The Learning and Teaching Hub is a dedicated Engineering faculty resource for ongoing professional development and communities of practice, instructional consultation and coaching, collaborative learning development, and effective use of learning technology and analytics. Explore the links below to access helpful resources and information.
Spotlight
Quick Reference Guide: Entrepreneurial Mindset
The entrepreneurial mindset (EM) is a problem-solving approach that begins with curiosity about our changing world, connecting information from various resources to gain insight, and identifying unexpected opportunities to create value.
Teaching In-Depth:
Kern Entrepreneurial Engineer Network (KEEN)
KEEN — a community supporting faculty to teach entrepreneurial mindset, with practical strategies, student-centered curriculum design, workshops, and resources to spark innovation and real-world impact.
CORE: Entrepreneurial Mindset Virtual Workshop
This virtual workshop introduces teaching strategies that cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in engineering students, encouraging curiosity, bold thinking, and meaningful connections between coursework and real-world challenges.
News and Events
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Minute Papers
Minute Papers offer a quick, low-stakes way to gather feedback on student understanding and guide formative assessment. This module introduces the technique, its benefits for identifying misconceptions and shaping instruction, and strategies for crafting effective questions
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Think Pair Share
Think-Pair-Share transforms passive learning into active, collaborative engagement. This module introduces the strategy’s core components and guides educators in structuring discussions that promote deeper thinking and peer interaction.
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Muddiest Points
The Muddiest Point technique provides a simple way to pinpoint areas of confusion and guide timely instructional adjustments. This module explains the strategy, its value for both students and instructors, and practical tips for implementation.
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Flipped Classroom
This module examines the flipped classroom model and its implications for course design, assessment, and in-class engagement. Educators review core elements of flipped instruction, common implementation challenges, and strategies for organizing course materials and activities.
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Jean Larson
Assoc. Director of Instructional Effectiveness and Innovation
