Category: Learning Spaces

Academic Technology, Active Learning, Development, Learning Spaces
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Course Development Workshop for Flexible Learning Spaces

Ashley Turner

The Provost’s office, in partnership with ITS, would like to pilot a workshop opportunity for faculty to learn more about developing interactive teaching approaches for flexible learning spaces on campus. Several Swarthmore faculty have participated in discipline-specific workshops for student-centered … Continue reading Course Development Workshop for Flexible Learning Spaces

Academic Technology, Active Learning, Course Planning, Faculty/Staff, Learning, Learning Spaces
students paired in groups

Active Learning improves student evaluations

Doug Willen

I recently came across this article in a Science magazine email blurb and thought that others might be interested. Although some faculty worry that trying different pedagogical methods can be detrimental to promotion, the bottom line is that Active Learning … Continue reading Active Learning improves student evaluations

Academic Technology, Active Learning, Design Thinking, Learning Spaces, MakerSpace, Students

Makerspace Made Grad School Possible: Interview with Tracy Tang

Doug Willen

  The Beardsley MakerSpace is a welcome resource for students, faculty and staff who are eager to create and realize their ideas physically. MakerSpace Manager Russell Prigodich and the Academic Techology team are ready to help you realize your ideas in … Continue reading Makerspace Made Grad School Possible: Interview with Tracy Tang