January 2018 – University Center for Teaching and Learning

Teaching Center Update, Jan. 26, 2018

Jan. 26, 2018

Dr. Jacques Bromberg, assistant professor in the Department of Classics, teamed up with the Teaching Center to implement 360-degree video into his Pitt in Sicily study abroad program. Learn about the creative spark that led to Dr. Bromberg utilizing this immersive technology, as well as how it positively impacted the student learning experience, in our latest feature story.

Teaching Center Update, Jan. 19, 2018

Jan. 19, 2018

The sixth annual Assessment and Teaching Conference will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at the University Club. All University of Pittsburgh faculty are invited to attend. Visit our website for more information. Registration closes Jan. 23.

Teaching Center Update, Jan. 12, 2018

Jan. 12, 2018

Kicking off the spring term was a little bit sweeter this year, as the University of Pittsburgh unveiled several newly renovated learning spaces in Posvar Hall! Head over to our Facebook photo gallery to check out photos from the Open House, and read more about the innovative spaces in this week's University Times.

Students Document Archaeological Sites With 360-Degree Video

Jan. 11, 2018

The creative seed was planted about a year ago when Dr. Jacques Bromberg, assistant professor in the Department of Classics, read a story about an emerging innovative technology offered by the Teaching Center: virtual reality [VR]. It sparked immediate enthusiasm in Dr. Bromberg — as faculty director of the Pitt in Sicily program, he saw a fantastic opportunity to use VR technology in the study abroad program. But how? Pitt in Sicily is designed for students interested in the history and archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean. The class, consisting of about 15 undergraduate students, focuses on “Greek Archaeology through exploration of archaeological locations,” according to Dr. Bromberg. With so many picturesque settings to capture, one particular technology in the VR toolkit proved to be a perfect match for Dr. Bromberg’s needs: 360-degree video.

Graduate Student Teaching Initiative Pedagogy Badge Plus Concentrations

The student becomes the teacher

Jan. 9, 2018

The latest edition of our TC60 video blog series spotlights the fall Teaching Survey period, lasting from November 20th through December 10th. In this episode, We thought we’d let faculty tell you how the teaching surveys have positively impacted their course delivery.

TC60: Finals Week

Jan. 8, 2018

The latest edition of our TC60 video blog series spotlights the fall Teaching Survey period, lasting from November 20th through December 10th. In this episode, We thought we’d let faculty tell you how the teaching surveys have positively impacted their course delivery.

Teaching Center Update, Jan. 5, 2018

Jan. 5, 2018

The Teaching Center is a central resource for instructional technology. We offer a variety of services to the University community, which include delivering technology to classrooms, lecture video recording, long-term equipment loans, and more. Visit Classroom Services for information on available technology and service options you can utilize this spring.