Latest Past Events

Panel Discussion– How AI is Changing Student Learning: Perspectives from MIT Students

Moderated by Dr. Lourdes Alemán, in collaboration with MIT Radius Description As AI transforms our teaching and learning, it is important to recognize that students’ experiences and attitudes towards AI are not homogeneous. In this panel of MIT students, we will discuss how they use AI tools, the impact of these tools on their learning, […]

Leveraging the Power of Feedback for Student Motivation and Equity: An Evidence-Based and Practical Perspective

Dr. Alison Koenka, Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Oklahoma Description Academic feedback–or messages provided to learners about their performance–is a powerful tool that instructors can leverage to boost student learning and motivation and to create more equitable college classrooms. High-quality feedback provides learners with valuable information about their current performance and […]

What Happens in the Classroom is the Main Event

Dr. Carlo Rotella, Professor of English, American Studies, and Journalism at Boston College Description What happens in the classroom is getting more, not less, cutting-edge all the time. Face-to-face teaching and learning become rarer and more valuable with each advance in educational technology. At the same time, the higher-ed classroom is a black box in […]