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Staff Members Of The University Of Pittsburgh Center For Teaching And Learning Volunteering At South Side Park For Pitt's Civic Action Week, Oct. 20, 2023.

Teaching Center Participates in Pitt’s Civic Action Week

On Oct. 20, members of the Teaching Center traded their laptops and notebooks for mattocks and one-handed reciprocating saws in support of Civic Action Week, the University’s annual community service campaign organized by PittServes and the Office of Engagement and…

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New Faculty Reception With Senior Leadership, Deans And Directors, Held At The Connolly Ballroom, Sept. 19, 2023.

Welcome New Faculty

The 2023 New Faculty Orientation culminated on Sept. 19, with a welcome reception hosted by the Office of the Provost and the Teaching Center in Alumni Hall. More than 150 attendees gathered for an evening of interdisciplinary networking with colleagues,…

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What’s New in the Teaching Center?

As fall term and a new academic year approaches, we've gathered together information on new Teaching Center services, resources, spaces, workshops, and more below! Click on the links to learn more, and you can contact us if you have questions…

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Pitt Ed Tech Days

The Teaching Center is excited to announce Ed Tech Days — three full-day programs, each focused on a different aspect of teaching and learning with technology. Topics include: Assessment (May 23) Innovation (June 21) Getting Started for Beginners (Aug. 8)…

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Teaching Center Special Announcement: April 11, 2023

The events of April 10's active shooter hoax are very impactful, even more so after the similar recent events in Oakland two weeks ago. Students may be stressed, anxious, and traumatized. In times like this, patience and empathy can significantly…

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Get Student Feedback Throughout the Term

Spring 2023 dates and resources Connect with students early Asking students for feedback throughout the term provides an opportunity to build relationships and make changes that can improve teaching and learning. Research has also shown that conducting midterm surveys and…

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Teaching Surveys End Dec. 11

Teaching surveys end Dec. 11 at 11:59 p.m. Faculty should encourage students to respond with their feedback before the deadline. Use the features in Canvas to: Post an announcement about the purpose of feedback, and how it's used. Add an…

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Laptop Loans Due Back By Dec. 16

Faculty who received laptop loans from Classroom Services must return their equipment on, or before, Dec. 16. Classroom Services will perform significant upgrades to its fleet of computers over the winter break. New loans will be re-issued to faculty upon…

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