We are pleased to announce that University of Pittsburgh on Coursera program has been extended through Feb. 28, 2021. This program allows Pitt students, faculty, and staff to access nearly 4,000 courses offered by Coursera partner institutions at no cost. The courses are…
The Office of the Provost and the Teaching Center each hosted a faculty discussion in October focused on how faculty have adapted their courses under the Flex@Pitt instructional model. The panels discussed their successes, lessons learned, and how they've modified…
October is a busy month for diversity and inclusion! The start of the month marks the beginning of National LGBT History Month. Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and Hispanic Heritage Month extends into Oct. 15. The Teaching Center…
As faculty continue to explore and experiment with Canvas, we've listed five features that you can use right now that may assist with content delivery and classroom structure.
For more than 50 years, E. Maxine Bruhns served as the director of the University of Pittsburgh’s Nationality Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning, collectively designated as a historic landmark by the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation. Over the years,…
Dr. Barbara Frey has announced her retirement, and her last day at Pitt will be Feb. 20. Barbara has been part of our University community for more than 19 years, joining Pitt in 2000. She holds bachelor's, master's and doctorate…
The University Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Bridges, PhD, to the position of Director of the Teaching Commons, effective Feb. 17. Mike will join the senior leadership team at the Teaching Center, and…
In support of its ongoing mission to further strengthen the role of teaching at the University of Pittsburgh, the Provost’s Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence (ACIE) annually invites proposals from University faculty for projects that enhance teaching at Pitt and…
We’d like to congratulate Charline Rowland (teaching consultant), Mark Vehec (web developer), Robin Albright (senior instructional designer), and Tahirah Walker (manager, Teaching Support) for earning the Teaching Center’s 2019 Advancing Educational Excellence award! The annual honor is a peer-driven award…
Our center will have the following adjustments to hours and availability during the week of November 25: Classroom Services will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on November 25-27 (no evening hours). The University of Pittsburgh is closed for…