DL&I News
Re-imagining Connectivity: Networked Learning in the Pandemic Era
In this point of view, Center for Teaching & Learning Director Dr. Deborah Breen discusses the powerful role of connectivity and equitable and compassionate interactions with students within today’s BU learning environments, and highlights a variety of tools to increase connectivity.
Inside Look at Prepare with CARE: Chemistry Active-learning Resources for Educators
Learn about the DL&I Incubator CARE project from project lead BU College of Arts & Sciences Master Lecturer and Director of Chemistry Binyomin Abrams.
Lightning Talks Fall 2021 Speaker Series: Exploring Innovations in Teaching & Technology
The Lightning Talks series is a reflection and learning forum where Boston University faculty, staff and students identify areas of challenge and opportunity and share strategies for engaging educational experiences in the in-person learning environment. Learn about the Spring 2021 speaker series, co-hosted by Digital Learning & Innovation and The Center for Teaching & Learning.
7 Most Popular Faculty Guides Fall 2021
BU’s Digital Learning & Innovation highlights the top 7 most popular teaching and technology faculty guides 2021.
Back to the Classroom, Not Back to the Old Routines
In this point of view, BU Digital Learning & Innovation Associate Provost Chris Dellarocas discusses the fall 2021 return to in-person teaching and learning; the importance of not reverting back to pre-pandemic modalities, and highlights a wide range of BU resources to support faculty.
Blackboard Ultra: Top 5 New Features
The new Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation offers a more modern, intuitive navigation that provides quick access to the most critical information from across all courses. Here are 5 new areas to explore within the new navigation.
Turnitin Draft Coach For Google Docs
Introducing Turnitin Draft Coach™ – Students can now use Turnitin similarity tools in Google Docs while working towards the final artifacts.
Turnitin Draft Coach – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers to commonly asked questions about using Turnitin Draft Coach with Google Docs.
Promising Practices in Teaching Public Health
In this point of view, BU School of Public Health Assoc. Dean of Education Lisa Sullivan discusses the pandemic and highlights several promising practices in public health teaching.
Best Practices: Hybrid Meetings with Zoom
Virtual and hybrid meetings are here to stay. Learn some of the best practices for hybrid meetings with Zoom.