Learning and Teaching Hub

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Finding Joy in Teaching Asynchronous Courses: Building Connection and Community Online

Teaching has always been about connecting with students, sharing knowledge, and sparking curiosity. But when physical classrooms are replaced by digital spaces, how can educators reimagine their approach to inspire students and themselves in asynchronous environments? Many educators still think online teaching isn’t “real teaching”, but there are ways for faculty to embrace and find…

A professional conference setting featuring McMichael and Huffman presenting at the OLC event. The image is divided into two sections. On the left, attendees sit around a table covered with a blue tablecloth. McMichael, wearing a black vest, gestures while speaking. Other participants listen, with notebooks and water bottles in front of them. On the right, Huffman stands at the front, holding a microphone and gesturing as she presents. Attendees in the foreground take notes and engage in discussion.

Hub Designers win Best-In-Track at OLC for AI-Powered Instructional Design

Jonathan McMichael and Sue Huffman, learning experience designers at the Learning and Teaching Hub, were awarded the Best-in-Track honor by the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) – a globally recognized leader in advancing quality digital education. Their session, “AI Design Challenge: Make Your Own Instructional Design Tool!”, was selected as a standout in the Innovative Learning…

Two Years of LTH Book Studies: 12 Essential Takeaways

Over the past two years, the FSE Learning and Teaching Hub has hosted professional book studies every semester. These studies reflect a learner-centered approach, fostering collaborative knowledge construction among members. Participants have had the chance to experiment with small-scale instructional techniques and share their outcomes with the book study group. “The most valuable aspect of…

Reflective and Iterative Teaching: Insights from Keith Hjelmstad

Keith Hjelmstad’s keynote presentation at the Fulton Schools of Engineering Education Seminar (SEEdS) social event delved into the power of reflective and iterative teaching at the end of the spring semester. He highlighted two critical perspectives: improving teaching methods and encouraging student self-assessment. “Seek feedback. Reflect on it. Embrace failure as a learning opportunity, not a…

AI Innovation Challenge Projects: Fulton Highlight

Arizona State University recently showcased the overwhelming response to its AI Innovation Challenge, receiving over 175 proposals from staff and faculty to use ChatGPT Enterprise accounts. These projects are across diverse university contexts and initiatives. The Fulton Schools of Engineering (FSE) had 18 proposals accepted, covering topics such as program analysis, code generation, metacognitive corrections, and student integrity guides. Two…

Future of Learning Community (FOLC) Fest

The inaugural Future of Learning Community (FOLC) Fest at Arizona State University was a two-day event attended by over 1,000 faculty, staff, and students. The community gathered to explore how ASU can fulfill its Charter commitment to making education accessible to all students and learners, while also remaining at the forefront of technological and academic excellence. At FOLC…