Using a Throwable Mic in the Classroom
This post was written by Maria Tackett, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Statistical Science in early 2020 before changes in the classroom experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It …
Pilot ThingLink at Duke to Try Augmented Images and Videos
Learning Innovation is conducting a pilot of ThingLink and we welcome you to participate.
Exploring Women’s Medical History in the Rubenstein Library
Guest post by Seth S. LeJacq, Lecturing Fellow of Duke’s Thompson Writing Program. In Spring 2018, LeJacq received funding from Duke Learning Innovation for a student-curated exhibit in Perkins Library, …
Modernizing a Photochemistry Course
I teach an advanced level course in photochemistry, primarily designed for students whose research involves physical chemistry. The concepts are abstract and difficult, despite the importance for understanding the many light-related phenomena in modern chemistry research and in technologies that impact society.
Revising Biophysical Chemistry with Student Help
Guest Post by Dr. David Beratan, R.J. Reynolds Professor of Chemistry, and recipient of a Jump Start Grant from Learning Innovation. Teaching Biophysical Chemistry I have been learning how to …
Videoconferencing One’s Way to Better Spanish
Professor Lisa Merschel received a CIT Jump-Start grant to purchase 15 Boomalang licenses for her intermediate Spanish class (Spanish 203) in Spring 2017. Merschel is a Senior Lecturer in the …
Languages in Durham: Telling Immigrant Stories
This month marks the launch of a new website showcasing the history, culture, and stories of Spanish and French speakers in Durham. There are plans to add pages exploring additional …
Thompson Writing Program (TWP) DukeWrites Enrichment Suite for International Students (ESIS)
Guest post by Rene Caputo, Fellow and ESL Specialist, TWP, and Denise Comer, Director of First-year Writing, TWP Duke’s incoming undergraduate class is comprised of around 10% international students. According to …
Doctor of Physical Therapy program explored using iPads in clinical teaching
Led by Dr. Kyle Covington, over 60 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students used iPads during a two-week clinical experience. Groups of three or four students were issued one iPad loaded with …
Learning in 3 dimensions
Dr. Craig Roberts, the assistant director of education of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, teaches students about learning and memory, while experimenting with student learning using 2 and 3 …