New Podcast Episode!
Congratulations to Distinguished Teaching Award winner Brandon Bloch! We speak with Professor Bloch about his approaches to engaging students in areas of their own interest and to teaching challenging subjects in the age of AI. Professor Bloch also recommends books and podcasts that have influenced his teaching practice. Listen for new ideas and resources!
New Article: Engage Students in Community-Based Learning
Creating opportunities for students to apply their skills to community interests can lead to mutually transformative outcomes. Written in collaboration with the Morgridge Center for Public Service, this article shares strategies from the research along with examples of Community-Based Learning from L&S instructors.
Summer Course Design Consultations
Are you teaching this summer? Schedule a 45-minute virtual consultation to get set up with Canvas templates and talk through your design challenges and questions.
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.
