Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is imbedded in University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher's Plan for Pitt as a vehicle to help create a welcoming environment. To promote a University community that is rich, vibrant, and embraces differences, the University…
The Teaching Center, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, will present a series of virtual workshops on Student Success throughout the fall term. The first is scheduled for Aug. 18, and is now open for registration. This workshop will…
As part of the University’s planned retirement of Box and migration of data to OneDrive, the Box integration will be removed from Canvas on Aug. 19. While Box will still be available for current users during this migration process, new users…
Content Introduction Screencast Video Overview/How to Use Limitations Student Directions Assignment Ideas New Assignment Type: Student Annotation Submissions Canvas is getting a significant new feature with the May 2021 Feature Update ("Canvas Release"), going live on May 15. The new…
Lenore Thomas, associate professor and chair of the Department of Studio Arts, woke up with a clear vision: to create an interactive gallery for the 2021 Student Exhibition where visitors could learn about and experience the success of the department’s…
The Teaching Center has developed resources to support recommendations made by the Provost’s Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence (ACIE) to improve and expand assessment of teaching. In addition to the existing library of resources on assessment of teaching and student…
As we all continue to strive to create the very best environments for our students to live and learn, we want to encourage you to think about how your engagement with students can support their well-being during this uniquely stressful…
The 2021 Transforming the Teaching & Learning Environment virtual conference begins on Monday Feb. 1, and runs through Feb. 12. Pitt has purchased a license for all faculty to participate in this event. There will be 60 one-hour sessions delivered using…
As you plan for the spring semester and update your course syllabus, consider how you can support your students’ well-being. This spring, two Student Self-Care Days are scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23 and Wednesday, March 24. Explicitly acknowledge these dates…