The Future of Learning Innovation at Duke
Reading Shawn’s recent post on the history of Learning Innovation at Duke, I was inspired to share my initial musings on our present and future. I am new to Learning …
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The Story of Learning Innovation at Duke
Over the past 17 years, I’ve often been asked to tell the story of Learning Innovation at Duke. Versions of that story have ended up on podcasts, in books, annual …
Summit Reflection: Design-Based Pedagogy for Transformative Learning
By Aria Chernik and Xinzhu Wang In early October, Learning Innovation hosted the inaugural Emerging Pedagogies Summit for Duke faculty and staff invested in teaching and learning. The Summit’s goal was to …
‘Making AI Generative’ at Duke and Beyond with Ithaka S+R
Learning Innovation and Duke Libraries are representing Duke University in Ithaka-S+R’s study Making AI Generative for Higher Education, joining 18 leading institutions committed to “making AI generative for their campus …
In Response to the Emerging Pedagogies Summit 2023: Transforming Teaching and Learning at Duke and Beyond
Last week, we hosted our inaugural Emerging Pedagogies Summit for Duke faculty and administrators, built on the long tradition of academic innovation at Duke and the foundational success of the …
Caio Yurgel – Seven Weeks of Fiction, Global Mindedness, and Tarot – Exploring Emotion’s Role in Long-lasting Learning
A DKU student and CTL student partner, Sebastián Portilla (Class of 2025), took Professor Caio Yurgel’s 7-week ”The Art of Interpretation” course and wrote about his professor. This teaching story recognizes Prof. Yurgel’s cathartic and humanist instruction, evoking memorable personal experiences that translate into genuine education.
Yitzhak Lewis: 2023 DKU Teaching Award Winner
Dr. Lewis is the student-nominated winner of the 2023 DKU Teaching Award. This post highlights his own reflections on student comments and his advice for all teaching professionals.
How Does Ungrading Bring Out an A+ Classroom?
Dr. Ben Van Overmeire, a professor at DKU, has implemented an ungrading approach and feedback practices in his courses. It inspired a CTL student partner who interviewed him to write the teaching story.
Hilary Culbertson Selected To Lead Lifelong Learning Marketing And Communications At Duke
In new role, Culbertson will direct Duke’s Learning Innovation and Continuing Studies brand integration and growth marketing strategies. Hilary Culbertson, a seasoned marketing and communications professional in adult education, has …
A Crash Course for Teaching This Fall
This post offers quick takeaways to help you be successful in your most pressing tasks before the semester begins. There are tips for brand-new instructors as well as seasoned pros.