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
Time to employ a Mid-term survey?
Mid-term is a great time to pause, listen, and make small adjustments that can have a meaningful impact. Our new On-Demand Module on Mid-term Surveys offers practical guidance for checking the pulse of a course, gathering actionable student feedback, and responding while there is still time in the term.
Making Digital Learning Accessable
Accessible course design benefits every learner. In this LTH blog post, explore how small, proactive choices can reduce barriers, improve course materials, and create more inclusive learning experiences for all students.
Clarifying the Muddiest Points
What are students still unsure about? The Middiest Points Quick Reference Guide introduces a simple active learning strategy for gathering informal feedback, identifying common areas of confusion, and using the next class session to clarify key concepts while they are still fresh.
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.
