How to talk about far-right extremism and disinformation in the classroom
February 9, 2021
How to talk about far-right extremism and disinformation in the classroom with Joan Donovan Tuesday, February 9: 5:00pm to 6:00pm It’s always difficult to talk about pressing social issues in the classroom, especially as political polarization, disinformation, and extremism take over public conversations. Students often rely on social media, particularly YouTube and Tik Tok, to […]
Human Bridges in the Study of Race, Religion, Art, and Politics
December 7, 2020
Human Bridges in the Study of Race, Religion, Art, and Politics Monday, December 7 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm (Registration closes at 3:00pm on Monday, December 7) Speakers (pictured above from left to right) K. Healan Gaston, Lecturer on American Religious History and Ethics (HDS) Steven Harris, Ph.D. student in the Committee on the Study of […]
Next Gen Success = Harvard Success: Inclusive Practices for Supporting First-Gen, Lower-Income Students In and Beyond the Classroom
November 10, 2020
Next Gen Success = Harvard Success: Inclusive Practices for Supporting First-Gen, Lower-Income Students In and Beyond the Classroom Tuesday, November 10 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm Q&A: Answers from speakers Speakers: Becca Spindel Bassett, NGI Curriculum Development Fellow and P.h.D. Candidate at HGSE Shandra M. Jones, NGI Curriculum Development Lead and P.h.D. Candidate at HGSE Danny Rojas, […]
2020 HILT Conference
October 16, 2020
2020 Conference: Championing Equitable Instruction and Inclusive Classrooms A virtual event: Friday, October 16, 2020 Video recordings: Event content: Conference Program Breakout Sessions Virtual Event Logistics and FAQs Speaker Bios Resources The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with newly energized movements opposing inequality and oppression of Black communities and people of color, highlights the importance of […]
How Good Accessibility Practices Enhance Online Teaching
September 30, 2020
How Good Accessibility Practices Enhance Online Teaching When it comes to accessibility, it’s much better to be proactive than reactive—especially when designing major components of your courses. Furthermore, designing accessible courses helps provide equitable educational opportunities and added benefits for all learners. Join us to learn more from our panel of accessibility experts from across […]
Policy and practice: Learning data in learning design
October 23, 2019
Learning Data & Analytics Date: 10/23/2019 Topic: Policy and practice: Learning data in learning design Speakers: Evan Sanders, Associate Director of Curriculum Services (HMS); Cynthia Deng, candidate for Master in Architecture and Master of Urban Planning, 2021 (GSD); Milos Mladenovic, candidate for Master in Architecture, 2020 (GSD); Tara Abbatello, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Christensen Center for Teaching and […]
Operation Impact Kick-Off Event
October 3, 2019
Operation Impact: Education innovation University-wide kick-off Thursday, October 03, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Smith Campus Center, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA We believe that Harvard students have a unique role to play in education innovation – both at Harvard and beyond. Our goal with this initiative is to lower the bar to entry for students […]
2019 HILT Conference
September 27, 2019
2019 HILT Conference Peer Learning: Everyone’s a Teacher, Everyone’s a Learner Friday, September 27, 2019, in Wasserstein Hall HILT’s eighth annual conference held on September 27, 2019, in Wasserstein Hall, explored various approaches to peer learning at Harvard and beyond: in the classroom (residential and online) and outside the classroom. Conference Program Breakout Sessions Speaker […]
Education Innovation Showcase
April 11, 2019
Education Innovation Showcase Thursday, April 11: 4:00pm—6:00pm Harvard Innovation Labs, 125 Western Ave., Allston, MA AGENDA 4:00 pm Poster session and demos 4:30 pm Welcome remarks from Bharat Anand, Vice Provost for Advances in Learning 5:00 pm Flash talks & ongoing poster displays and demos 6:00 pm Close The Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching […]
2019 HILT Spark Grants Kick-off + Networking Event
February 7, 2019
2019 HILT Spark Grants Kick-off February 7, 2019 3:30pm – 5:30pm Discovery Bar, Cabot Science Library Come and learn about HILT’s Spark Grants for faculty and staff. This event is in advance of our spring 2019 application deadline to help potential applicants hear tips on how what make successful HILT Spark projects, meet recent awardees, […]
Data Science and Applied Statistics Education Workshop
January 25, 2019
Data Science and Applied Statistics Education Workshop Friday, January 25, 2019 10:00am—3:00pm CGIS Belfer Case Study Room Co-sponsored by the Harvard Data Science Initiative, the Institute for Quantitative Social Science, and the Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity, this event focused on data science and applied statistics and brought together a select set […]
2018 HILT Conference
September 21, 2018
HILT Conference 2018: Implementing the Science of Learning to Advance the Art of Teaching Date: Friday, September 21, 2018 Location: Wasserstein Hall, Harvard University Program | Breakout Sessions | Speaker Bios | Logistics Resources | Video | Photos The goals of the HILT Annual Conference are to: Promote dialogue across Harvard’s campuses about educational innovation, […]
Curriculum mapping projects across Harvard
June 4, 2018
Curriculum mapping projects across Harvard Speakers: Dustin Tingley, Logan McCarty, Louis Deslaurier, Brittany Butler, Harvard University Date: Monday, June 4, 2018, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Location: Boylston Hall, Fong Auditorium Have you wondered which instructors have also taught your current students? Or how many courses are offered for a specific topic like ethics, applied statistics, or […]
Microsoft Teams for Collaborative Case Writing
May 30, 2018
Case Studies Affinity Group Date: 5/30/2018 Topic: Microsoft Teams for Collaborative Case Writing Speakers: Lisa Brem, co-chair of TLC; Rachel Gordon, Executive Education case writer and curriculum consultant; Meg McCafferty, Editor and Production; and Mary O’Rourke, website and publishing coordinator, all of Harvard Law School *Co-sponsored by the Learning Design Affinity Group.
Integrating my online course to improve the classroom experience
December 8, 2017
Integrating my online course to improve the classroom experience Speaker: Kathryn Parker Boudett Date: Friday, December 8, 2017, 11:00am to 12:00pm Location: Harvard Hall 202 Lecturer Kathryn Parker Boudett shared how she utilizes her HarvardX online course, Introduction to Data Wise: A Collaborative Process to Improve Learning & Teaching, as pre-matriculation material in HGSE’s campus-based […]
Case Studies Affinity Group: Challenges and Trends in Case Writing and Development
October 26, 2017
Please save the date for our fall Affinity Group meeting, Challenges and Trends in Case Writing and Development, hosted by Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) on Thursday, October 26, 2017, from 3:00-4:30 pm. We’ll be hearing from our partners at HBS on three core topics: (1) International Aspects of Case Use and Writing: Allison Monro, Director […]
2017 HILT Conference
September 20, 2017
HILT Conference 2017 Evaluating teaching Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Wasserstein Hall, Harvard University #hiltconf HILT’s sixth Annual Conference on “Evaluating teaching” was held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Wasserstein Hall. Thank you to those of you who joined us to explore various facets of evaluating teaching effectiveness at Harvard and beyond that incorporate partnerships between academic […]
Learning Spaces Affinity Group: Inaugural Event
June 7, 2017
The HILT Learning Spaces Affinity Group will hold its first event on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 from 3 to 5 pm in Cabot Science Library. Please join us for a fun exploration of learning spaces around campus, and a chance to experience in person the new spaces in Cabot – featured in a recent Gazette article […]
Learning Data & Analytics Affinity Group Meeting
June 6, 2017
Have you been wishing or planning to use data from your school’s Canvas sites to understand student learning and behavior? Join the HILT Learning Data Analytics affinity group and VPAL Research for a presentation of VPALs Canvas Data products and a discussion how they can be used to help you answer your analytics questions. June […]
Simulations & Games Affinity Group: Educational Games Gallery Walk
May 31, 2017
Educational Games Gallery Walk Wednesday, May 31, 2017: 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Cabot Science Library HILT Simulations & Games Affinity Group invites you to join them for an afternoon of learning, fun, and exploration. Featuring hands-on board games, role plays, video games, and virtual reality — this event will showcase a variety of educational games […]