Pedagogy News
Top 5 New Features for Blackboard Learn
In search of Blackboard Learn updates? Look no further. Dive into this list of new features and get the tools you need to help increase efficiency, ensure course accessibility, enhance assessment and grading capabilities and much more.
Using video as an instructional tool
Educators face a number of limitations in traditional learning environments. Student engagement can be low because of the number of people in each class, and valuable time for reinforcing and discussing content can be lost in the rush to introduce new content. Learn how educational video can help instructors overcome these limitations.
Digital Multimedia Expression
Brad Wheeler from the Center for Teaching and Learning gives an overview of a digital media training model and how it can be used to assist in student learning. The
Swarthmore College Delegation Visits DL&I
On June 6th Digital Learning & Innovation received a visit from a delegation of colleagues from Swarthmore College. The group of eleven was led by Andrew Ruether, Head of Academic
Learning Science Seminar Series with Luke Conlin April 4th
Dr. Luke Conlin, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Physics at Salem State University is our featured speaker in the 3rd Learning Science Seminar Series hosted at Boston
Learning Sciences Speaker Series Continues with Mike Tissenbaum
Mike Tissenbaum is a Learning Research Scientist and App Inventor at the Center for Mobile Learning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His education includes a PhD in Curriculum, Teaching, and
Learning Sciences Series Kicks off February 21st
The first of three events for faculty and staff interested in Learning Sciences will be held February 21st and will feature Kemi Jona, Founding Director of the Lowell Institute School
BU Hub Updates for Proposers
There are newly-updated General Education Committee (GEC) Guidelines for Proposers, which discuss characteristics of successful Hub proposals and syllabi. In addition, there are now examples of approved GEC courses available, and
Interdisciplinary Trauma Course Featured
Interdisciplinary Course Development Grant awardees Joshua Pederson of CGS, Ellen DeVoe of SSW, and Shelly Rambo of STH designed a multidisciplinary course on trauma after watching several academic fields take
DEI Hosts Information Sessions on Call for Proposals
The first of four Information Sessions is coming up — register today! These sessions are for all Boston University academic staff (faculty, academic staff, post-doctoral students, and graduate students) to