TLL Speaker Series

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Cultivating a Convivial Classroom
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How the Technological Critics of the 20th Century Can Help Us Wisely Navigate Generative AI in Education On Wednesday, September 10, Dr. Josh Brake, Associate Professor of Engineering at Harvey […]

Building a Better Learning Experience: Using Student Data to Enhance Active Learning for Neurodivergent Students
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On Wednesday, May 14, Dr. Mariel Pfeifer presented the findings of her research exploring how neurodivergent students experience active learning. Experiencing Active Learning as a Neurodivergent Student As a discipline-based […]

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Grading for Growth: Toward more humane, authentic, and trustworthy ways to evaluate student work
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Presentation Slides On Tuesday, March 18th, we hosted Dr. Robert Talbert, Professor of Mathematics and Senior Faculty Fellow for Learning Futures at Grand Valley State University to discuss the issues […]

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Belonging and Motivation Go Hand-in-Hand: Evidence-Based Practice for Understanding and Regulating Student Belonging for Academic Success
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On Thursday, February 20, we hosted Dr. Jill Allen to discuss how integrating belonging and motivation in teaching practices can improve student retention, engagement, and learning outcomes in STEM. The […]

Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum in Engineering: Implications for Educational Practice
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On Wednesday, December 4, we hosted Dr. Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, who spoke about how the hidden curriculum manifests in engineering education and shared practical strategies that instructors can use to […]

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Teaching During Tense Political Times: Acknowledging the Election in the Classroom
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On Tuesday, October 29, Ray Feller and Jane Abbott provided us with their experiences, perspective and insights on how faculty and instructors can navigate discussions around the 2024 election in […]

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Rethinking Rigor: Challenging Students & Supporting Meaningful Learning
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On Wednesday, September 25, we hosted Dr. Kevin Gannon to discuss how instructors can provide a supportive yet challenging learning environment that promotes meaningful learning for students. “Dysfunctional Illusions” About […]

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Creating a Classroom Climate that Supports Student Engagement in Active Learning
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On Wednesday, April 24, we hosted Dr. Sarah Eddy to discuss how course climate supports student engagement in active learning. Active learning in STEM courses Dr. Sarah Eddy’s research focuses […]

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Beyond Content: Teaching for Civic Participation and Engagement
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View Recording on Panopto (restricted to the MIT community). On Wednesday, April 10, we hosted Dr. Bryan Dewsbury to discuss the role that faculty play in supporting students’ identities in […]

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Climate Across the Curriculum: An Octopus’s Journey
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View Recording on Panopto (restricted to the MIT community). On Thursday, February 14, we hosted Dr. Sandra Goldmark to discuss climate-responsive teaching in any discipline. Designing Change Dr. Sandra Goldmark […]