New Podcast Episode!
We talk with Lyn Macgregor of Sociology about a new resource that can help instructors uncover the hidden curriculum for their students with just 5-7 minutes of class time. Listen to learn more about how you can use or adapt these slides for your own course!
Inclusive Canvas Setup for Spring Semester
Make an appointment with an IDC consultant to review your Canvas course using our Inclusive Canvas Setup Guide. We can help you prioritize and configure the most impactful changes for your Canvas course this semester.
Support Student Connection Early in the Semester
Immediately helping students connect with you, other students, and your course content can build motivation and a sense of belonging. What activities can help students connect in the first weeks of your course? How can instructors understand student progress and motivation? Explore examples and strategies from research literature and L&S instructors.
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.
