Set your students up for success this fall!
We kick off season three of the L&S Exchange with a conversation about starting the semester strong. Greg Downey shares strategies for building trust, intervening early, and communicating transparently, with special tips for large-enrollment courses. What will you bring to your course?
New Article: Support Student Connection
Early in the semester, helping students connect with instructors, other students, and course content can build motivation and a sense of belonging. Explore examples and strategies from research literature and L&S instructors.
Inclusive Canvas Setup Guide
Does your Canvas course match your syllabus? What initial Canvas settings can save you time later in the semester? Use our guide on your own to pick and choose steps, or meet with us to get started. We can help you prioritize what’s most important and check a few steps off your list.
L&S Design for Learning Series
Read an article from our library. This series explores teaching and learning topics relevant across L&S. Grounded in research literature, articles feature examples from L&S instructors, student perspectives and practical tips.
L&S Exchange Podcast
Listen to an episode on your own or with your group.
Episodes are 30-minutes or less and focus on teaching and learning in L&S. Guests share ideas, challenges, and stories of success.
L&S Mini Discussions
Add a short discussion about teaching to your next meeting. We present quotes from L&S instructors and research literature along with discussion questions to enrich your group’s discussions about teaching and learning.
Who We Are
The L&S Instructional Design Collaborative is committed to advancing the College of Letters & Science’s vision of learner-centered teaching excellence. We partner with instructors and academic departments, offering specialized expertise in evidence-based learning design, instructional technology, and media creation. We develop programming and outreach initiatives that extend the collective expertise and experience of the L&S teaching community, contributing to the advancement of effective, equitable, and enjoyable L&S learning experiences. Our work is rooted in a deep appreciation for the diversity of L&S and a firm belief in the value of collaborative relationships that enable reciprocal and continuous learning for all.
