#  2018 Conference Resources 

 



       ![HILT 2018 Conference attendees networking at round tables.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_28_10__1920x685/public/2025-12/9b0JuWFQ.jpeg?itok=iSEdg3U5) 

 

 



 

 



 

##  Breakout session materials 

### Recordings via the VPAL YouTube channel

- [Welcome Remarks](https://youtu.be/ucBmKI3aZ7w?si=0_E1bJEX3fc1LXJG)
- [Framing the day](https://youtu.be/1AK2JG3su1U?si=s7E9llOc0_NnEFNo)
- [The Intentional University](https://youtu.be/RAnhJm2jYTo?si=bt8b6Tx5vvG7mZwv)
- [Lunch Plenary](https://youtu.be/nljyodrVHwA?si=0vrXnansCvPVbHKs)

### Advancing and Promoting Quality Teaching

- [Session Recording](https://youtu.be/UFICP2ZXw7o?si=Pg4gtIUdFuK-N6kh)
- Frankl, S., et.al., “[The Case-Based Collaborative Learning Peer Observation Worksheet and Compendium: An Evaluation Tool for Flipped Classroom Facilitators](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:296a61a8-c7cb-48e7-af7e-a596ece0aea3).” Association of American Medical Colleges. MedEdPORTAL Publications, 2017.
- [Peer Observation Worksheet of Case-Based Collaborative Learning](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:5ae16258-4836-4016-a220-a0533b765ef6)
- [Peer Assessment of Medical Lecturing Instrument Facilitator’s Guide to Rating](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:57c703cb-ea14-4e63-858a-21c256118ff2)
- [RAE Career Framework Brochure](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:8518fc5d-693d-4887-b94c-09558fb04e35)
- [Session slides by Richard M. Schwartzstein, MD](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:57709014-4634-4585-bfd0-9e32e7e59160)
- [Session slides by Julia C. Lee](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:64c3901c-9533-407c-8bfe-23d430a1b28d)

### Harvard-developed Tools to Enhance Teaching and Learning

- [Harvard-developed Tools one-pager](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:0b37b2a0-67b5-4d55-ae70-c38bcb7fbb3c)

### Improving Teaching by Studying Student Learning

- [Session recording](https://youtu.be/BGVi-WOKFFA?si=qgUpMlLGn1cRzIwk)
- [How to Start Thinking of a Problem and the Questions it Raises](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:716f64b0-455e-40ac-a403-4382f5ec7e85)
- [Gathering Evidence: Making Student Learning Visible](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:9f756d37-e5d8-421d-ae65-c4625136dc96)
- [Session slides by Henrike Besche, PhD](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:48f8f652-15c3-49e9-8533-ff3fe00d1b30)

### Simple Ways to Use the Science of Learning

- [Session recording](https://youtu.be/CGDMOGpBGrA?si=TnsKXGv8dTFSmBMP)
- [Handout of combined examples for 5 principles (Aim, Detect, Activate, Connect, Assess)](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5c4deb1e-089a-4f0b-a058-cd45f2df1d48)
- [Participant ideas generated in Google Docs](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:317a5a16-1c7c-4a48-b828-a8eef36ffe7e)



 

##  HILT Resources 

- [Simple Principles from the Science of Learning: Implications for the Art of Teaching.](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:49eae121-5b20-483a-93b7-20cbaa8207d4) Chart distributed at 2018 Annual Conference.
- Driver-Linn, E. “[Some Evidence-based Principles of Student Learning: Implications for Best Teaching Practices](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:c1b5040f-86f4-4c8c-bf0b-387a2b692f9a).” Unpublished internal working document, summer 2008.
- Moulton, S. T. “[Applying Psychological Science to Higher Education: Key Findings and Open Questions](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:51bef0c4-dcf1-44a2-afa7-7525e4dd7977).” Unpublished internal working document, April 16, 2014.



 

##  Books, Chapters, Articles 

- Ambrose, S.A., et.al. [***How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching***](https://firstliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/How-Learning-Works.pdf). Jossey-Bass, 2010.
- Bransford, J.D., et.al., eds. [***How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School***,](https://cradall.org/sites/default/files/How%20People%20Learn-Brain_Mind_Experience_and%20School%20-%20Expanded%20Edition.pdf) expanded edition. National Academy Press, 2000.
- Kosslyn, S.M. “The Science of Learning: Mechanisms and Principles” In Kosslyn, S.M. and Nelson, B., eds. [***Building the Intentional University: Minerva and the Future of Higher Education***](https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262536196/) (149-164). MIT Press, 2017.
- Lang, J.M. “[**Small Changes in Teaching**](https://www.chronicle.com/package/small-changes-in-teaching/).” *Chronicle of Higher Education,* June 22, 2016.
- [***Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons From the Science of Learning***](https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Small+Teaching%3A+Everyday+Lessons+from+the+Science+of+Learning%2C+2nd+Edition-p-9781119755548)**.** Jossey-Bass, 2016.



 

##  Websites 

- [How Students Learn](https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/FacultyResources/Student-Learning) – [Yale Center for Teaching and Learning](https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/)
- [The Science of Learning](https://bokcenter.harvard.edu/) – Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning



 

##  Media Coverage 

- [Learning About Teaching Now](https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2018/09/harvard-teaching-learning-agenda) - *Harvard Magazine*
- [Kerrey: Let’s re-emphasize critical thinking](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/09/kerrey-lets-re-emphasize-critical-thinking/) - *Harvard Gazette*