Applications are Open!

We are pleased to announce the return of the winter Course (Re)Design Institute series for MIT Faculty and Lecturers over December 2025 and IAP 2026!

This hands-on, interactive workshop series leverages principles of course design and the science of learning to support effective, efficient course (re)design. Whether you are building a course from the ground up or refining an existing one, you will have the opportunity to explore evidence-based teaching and course design strategies to energize and strengthen student learning. Together, we will share and apply practical tools and approaches to create engaging, rigorous, and inclusive learning experiences. The workshop series provides dedicated time, structured activities, and a supportive community that can help you avoid the “spinning wheels” phase that often comes with (re)designing alone.

Each session builds on the last, and attending the full series helps deepen connections and ideas within our growing community of practice. We realize there are many demands on your time and varied timelines for course design. To that end, we are offering flexible options for engagement with:

• Two opportunities to take Workshop 1 (one in December for an early start and one in January; attendance at one of these workshops is sufficient)
• An optional third workshop with multiple pathways for what you’d like to explore

We will wrap up each session with a light lunch and informal conversation, an opportunity to share insights, questions, and good company.

Workshop Schedule

Location: TLL Workshop Room E19-607

• Thursday, 12/11 OR Tuesday, 1/06 – Workshop 1: Course Design for Relevance and Rigor
• Thursday, 1/8 – Workshop 2: Authentic + Aligned Assessments
• Tuesday, 1/13 – Workshop 3 (Optional): GenAI-aware Assessments
• Thursday, 1/15 – Workshop 4: Active Learning


Application deadline: Monday, December 1. Space is limited. Successful applicants will be notified on a rolling basis.