Student Success Initiatives
April 28, 2021
Learning Design Affinity Group Student Success Initiatives Wednesday, April 28: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Among the myriad hardships of the past year, learners of all ages rapidly adjusted to distanced educational environments, including student support services outside of the classroom. Such changes across Harvard University required swift and decisive work by faculty, instructors, and staff as […]
Virtual Harvard: Using 3D imaging to support learning space planning
March 22, 2021
Learning Spaces Affinity Group Virtual Harvard: Using 3D imaging to support learning space planning Monday, March 22: 3:00pm – 4:00pm While many of our campus spaces have been empty, the Virtual Harvard team has been hard at work, capturing high-resolution 3D scans of building interiors. Rus Gant from the Harvard Visualization Lab will show us some […]
Module 0, Preparing students for online learning success
February 10, 2021
Learning Design Affinity Group Module 0, Preparing students for online learning success Tuesday, February 10: 12:00pm – 1:00pm What is Module 0? It depends on who you ask. When it comes to helping our students get started with a course, every school has a different way to do that. Some programs focus on helping students access […]
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 […]