“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 […]
“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’ […]
Canvas APIs, LTIs, Data and more!
July 14, 2021
Learning Data & Analytics Affinity Group Canvas APIs, LTIs, Data and more! Wednesday, July 14: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Watch event recording Thank you to all who attended our kick-off meeting and provided ideas for future meetings. We are excited to welcome Gabe Abrams, Senior Software Engineer at DCE who will discuss Canvas APIs, LTIs, Data […]
Learning Analytics Reboot
May 19, 2021
Learning Data & Analytics Affinity Group Learning Analytics Reboot Wednesday, May 19: 12:00pm – 1:00pm This will be a chance to hear what others are doing (or wondering about) with respect to learning analytics at Harvard, and of course networking! In preparation for this meeting we encourage you to read the latest EDUCAUSE 2021 Teaching […]
Distracted: Using the Science of Learning to Cultivate Student Attention
May 7, 2021
Research-Informed Teaching & Learning Affinity Group Distracted: Using the Science of Learning to Cultivate Student Attention Friday, May 7: 11:00am – 12:00pm It often seems that the current generation of students is more distracted than ever, especially given the proliferation of technology at our fingertips. In the face of ever-present distractions, how can we cultivate […]