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The CTLO has been busy working with faculty across the Divisions! Here are a few examples. Contact us at (626) 395-8427 with your ideas—we're here to help.
Feedback on Teaching: Through class visits and surveys, we have streamlined processes for getting meaningful student feedback and putting it to use in teaching.
Educational Components of Grants: Whether at the proposal or implementation stage, CTLO has effective educational outreach and "broader impacts" models to assist.
Innovations: CTLO advises faculty on new teaching technologies and approaches, and helps gather data to see what works. Recent projects include tablet-based learning in computer science, genetics, and chemistry courses, as well as online teaching (MOOCs and more).
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Prof. Maria Spiropulu commented that her CTLO-run midterm feedback survey "had an effect because the students felt empowered by being heard during the course and not after the end…the hope is this catches on."
Prof. Dianne Newman also found that "the midterm feedback survey was a truly meaningful readout of the class, far more effective than other approaches I have tried."
Prof. Antonio Rangel: “Without the help of the CTLO, I would not have been able to begin exploring [online teaching] opportunities, much less to have offered a successful MOOC. Center staff made a difference at every stage: from teaching me how to teach in this new online space, to providing in-depth assistance during the growing pains of these new technologies.â€
Bateman Postdoctoral Instructor in Mathematics, Dr. Chris Marx: Talking with CTLO about my video recorded class "allowed me to experience my teaching through the students’ eyes. --> (cont.)
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News for your TAs:
- Head/Lead TA Network Lunch: Tuesday, April 1, Noon-1pm, Center for Teaching, Learning, & Outreach (Bldg. 86, Room 360). This popular event helps head TAs be organized, efficient, and effective. RSVP for lunch
- Spring TA Training: Friday, April 4, Noon-1pm, Center for Teaching, Learning, & Outreach (Bldg. 86, Room 360). Required orientation for first-time TAs. RSVP for training
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(cont.) The meeting with members of the CTLO's staff offered a detailed analysis of the recorded lecture, putting the information into perspective. This helped me both to identify the strengths of my teaching, as well as to develop ideas and tools to further improve its effectiveness."
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