New Podcast Episode!
Students are making a difference in Wisconsin communities and learning course content at the same time. Dr. Patti Coffey shares how she integrates community-based learning into both introductory and capstone psychology courses. Listen for strategies and resources for creating mutually beneficial community partnerships with your own students!
Mini Discussion of the Month
How might you use group work to encourage more interdependence in your course? How will working with peers be relevant to students’ future lives beyond the classroom?
Use our Encourage Interdependent Group Work Mini Discussion with colleagues to consider changes you might make next semester.
Awarding Extra Credit in Canvas
At the end of the semester you may have questions about grading and extra credit. Review three ways you can Award Extra Credit in Canvas while calculating your students’ final grades accurately.
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.
