Missed Connections?: A Study of Academics and Student Employment at Harvard
March 7, 2023
Research-Informed Teaching and Learning Affinity Group Missed Connections?: A Study of Academics and Student Employment at Harvard Tuesday, March 7, 2023: 3:30pm – 4:30pm ET Longfellow Hall 2nd floor, Eliot Lyman Room, 13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA RSVP here In this session, hosted by the Research-Informed Teaching & Learning (RITL) TLC Affinity Group, HGSE Assistant […]
Tour of Learning and Making Spaces at the Science and Engineering Complex (SEC)
March 1, 2023
Learning Spaces Affinity Group Tour of Learning and Making Spaces at the Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) Wednesday, March 1, 2023: 2:30pm – 4:00pm ET 150 Western Avenue, Allston. Meet outside REEF Makerspace, SEC 1.112 RSVP here Please join us for a tour of Learning and Making Spaces at the Science and Engineering Complex (SEC). […]
Teaching in the Age of Misinformation
February 28, 2023
“Teaching in the Age of Misinformation” with Neil McGaraghan, Shifali Singh, and Eric Torres. Moderated by Meira Levinson. Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET Register here What do you do as an educator when someone brings up misinformation in your class? Moderated by Meira Levinson, join Neil McGaraghan (HLS), Eric […]
Learning Analytics
February 28, 2023
Learning Analytics Affinity Group Informal Sharing and Discussion about the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence Tools and Learning Data Tuesday, February 28, 2023: 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET Virtual Event RSVP here Join the Learning Analytics Affinity Group virtually for an informal sharing and discussion about the intersection of artificial intelligence tools and learning data. Participants will […]
Tour of Teaching & Learning Spaces at the Harvard Art Museums
October 25, 2022
Learning Spaces Affinity Group Tour of Teaching & Learning Spaces at the Harvard Art Museums Tuesday, October 25, 2022: 11:00am ET Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA RSVP to attend Please join us for an in-person event with the Learning Spaces Affinity Group. The Harvard Art Museums will provide a tour of the […]
Exploring Teamwork and Collaboration in Learning – A Social Event
September 29, 2022
Learning Design Affinity Group Exploring Teamwork and Collaboration in Learning – A Social Event Thursday, September 29: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Cabot Science Library – Cabot Instruction Room (LL03) Snacks and refreshments included. Register here. Building off of the HILT conference’s theme of teamwork and collaboration, the Learning Design Affinity Group invites you to attend a […]
2022 HILT Conference
September 23, 2022
2022 Conference “Teamwork: Facilitating Group Dynamics and Encouraging Student Collaboration” A virtual event Friday, September 23, 2022 Solving the complex and systemic issues embedded in our world will require cooperation and collaboration between individuals and groups that span many dimensions, including generations and political ideologies. So, how can we provide opportunities for students to practice […]
Ungrading: Reimagining Traditional Assessments
May 5, 2022
Learning Design & Research-Informed Teaching & Learning Affinity Groups “Ungrading: Reimagining Traditional Assessments” Thursday, May 5, 2022: 3:30pm to 4:30pm Longfellow 319 (13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA) The best assessments support robust learning by providing a means of consolidating and processing information, promoting reflection and metacognition, and motivating students towards deep learning. Yet critics suggest that […]
Teaching Climate Change Across Disciplines
April 26, 2022
“Teaching Climate Change Across Disciplines” with Jim Stock, Marianna Linz, Mayra Rivera, Lucas Stanczyk, Robert N. Stavins, and Dustin Tingley Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET Watch full recording In a follow-on to HILT’s 2021 Conference, Harvard faculty from STEM and non-STEM disciplines will share how their students learn about […]
Learning Analytics at Harvard Business School Online
March 29, 2022
Learning Data & Analytics Affinity Group Learning Analytics at Harvard Business School Online Tuesday, March 29: 12:00pm – 1:00pm A primary goal of HBS Online was to build a platform to bring active, social, and case-based learning experiences to asynchronous online learners. It was also a goal to instrument this platform to facilitate learning analytics […]
Flexible Classroom Panel
March 23, 2022
Learning Spaces Affinity Group Flexible Classroom Panel Wednesday, March 23: 10:00 a.m. The HILT Learning Spaces Affinity Group will host a panel discussion around the topic of flat flexible classroom space, via Zoom. We will hear from your colleagues from across Harvard about their experience setting up, supporting, and teaching in classrooms with flexible furniture […]
The Spark of Learning – Energizing and Motivating Students in Uncertain Times
December 10, 2021
Research-Informed Teaching and Learning Affinity Group The Spark of Learning – Energizing and Motivating Students in Uncertain Times Friday, December 10: 11:00am – 12:15pm Historically, we have constructed our classrooms with the assumption that learning is a dry, staid affair, ruled by an unemotional consideration of the facts. The pedagogical world, however, is beginning to […]
“Connecting Scholarship with Action” with Paul Farmer and Arthur Kleinman
November 17, 2021
“Connecting Scholarship with Action” with Paul Farmer and Arthur Kleinman Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET Watch event recording Professors Paul Farmer and Arthur Kleinman share a passion for teaching students how to tackle real-world problems. In this follow-on event to HILT’s 2021 annual conference, the professors will discuss their […]
State of Learning Design: An Informal Event to Talk About Where Our Work Is Right Now
November 17, 2021
Learning Design Affinity Group State of Learning Design: An Informal Event to Talk About Where Our Work Is Right Now Wednesday, November 17: 12:30pm – 1:30pm How are you? We have experienced so many changes to our work that now that we transition into another academic year, we thought it would be a good time […]
“Ethical Reasoning for Computer Scientists” with Jeff Behrends, James Mickens, and Trystan Goetze
November 10, 2021
“Ethical Reasoning for Computer Scientists” with Jeff Behrends, James Mickens, and Trystan Goetze Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET Watch the video recording In a follow-on to HILT’s 2021 Conference, we will learn how Embedded EthiCS meets the challenge of making ethical reasoning integral to computer science education. We’ll explore […]
Virtual Tours of Houghton Library and Countway Library Renovations
November 2, 2021
Learning Spaces Affinity Group Virtual Tours of Houghton Library and Countway Library Renovations Tuesday, November 2: 10:30am – 11:30am Last year while many of us were working remotely, Houghton and Countway libraries were getting a makeover. Kristine Greive from Houghton Library will lead us on a virtual tour of Houghton’s renovation highlighting the ways that […]
Using Microsoft’s PowerApps to quickly create formative assessment tools (and other fun stuff)
October 7, 2021
Learning Data & Analytics Affinity Group Using Microsoft’s PowerApps to quickly create formative assessment tools (and other fun stuff) Thursday, October 7: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Watch event recording Formative assessment tools can greatly enhance the learning experience of our students. However, standard surveying tools seldom have the flexibility we need to capture and mirror back […]
2021 HILT Conference
September 24, 2021
2021 Conference “Tackling Global Challenges from the Harvard Classroom and Beyond” A virtual event Friday, September 24, 2021 The last two years have emphasized the importance of active learning principles, working collaboratively in groups, and engaging with local communities on important issues. Given the ongoing worldwide challenges that were at the forefront of 2020 – […]
VPAL’s Canvas Dashboards – Lessons Learned
August 11, 2021
Learning Data & Analytics Affinity Group VPAL’s Canvas Dashboards – Lessons Learned Wednesday, August 11: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Zac Wang, HILT’s Senior Manager for Resources Adoption and Impact in VPAL, will discuss Canvas Dashboards-Lessons Learned, and later we will try to identify some of our community needs for Zac to bring back to VPAL.
Designing and Teaching a Hybrid Course
July 28, 2021
Learning Design Affinity Group Designing and Teaching a Hybrid Course Wednesday, July 28: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Watch the event recording The hybrid classroom took teaching and learning world by storm as colleges and universities grappled with balancing online teaching, in-person learning, and public health considerations. With the hybrid model at the forefront of many schools’ […]