CTLgrads Learning Community - Ctrl+Alt+Teach: Using In-Course Technology to Promote Active Learning (Session 1) - for graduate students Over the past two decades, technology has become an integral part of the way we teach and learn. Similarly, academics have adapted to new ways of conducting research, aided by technological advancements that provide faster and more convenient ways to investigate their questions. In this Learning Community, we will explore the intersection of these ideas, asking how technology not traditionally reserved for the classroom…

We invite current Columbia graduate students with questions about maintaining an inclusive teaching environment and all other aspects of pedagogy to drop by office hours on Fridays from 2:00–4:00 pm. We also welcome conversations about CTL fellowships, programs, services, job market preparation, and making progress in the Teaching Development Program (tdp.ctl.columbia.edu). No appointment is necessary; you can join us in-person in 212 Butler Library, or via Zoom. To join office hours via Zoom, email CTLgrads@columbia.edu to obtain the link. If you can't make office hours but…

In 2024–2025, Teachers’ Lounge is hosting Climate Cafes where instructors can gather to discuss how to leverage their teaching to build a just and sustainable future, no matter the discipline! Come for one or multiple sessions to join a resilient teaching and learning community. In this session, we will discuss the power of emotions in the learning process, especially in the context of climate justice. Participants will leave with concrete strategies and resources for supporting themselves and their students in…

CTLgrads Learning Community - Ctrl+Alt+Teach: Using In-Course Technology to Promote Active Learning (Session 2) - for graduate students Over the past two decades, technology has become an integral part of the way we teach and learn. Similarly, academics have adapted to new ways of conducting research, aided by technological advancements that provide faster and more convenient ways to investigate their questions. In this Learning Community, we will explore the intersection of these ideas, asking how technology not traditionally reserved for the classroom…

We invite current Columbia graduate students with questions about maintaining an inclusive teaching environment and all other aspects of pedagogy to drop by office hours on Fridays from 2:00–4:00 pm. We also welcome conversations about CTL fellowships, programs, services, job market preparation, and making progress in the Teaching Development Program (tdp.ctl.columbia.edu). No appointment is necessary; you can join us in-person in 212 Butler Library, or via Zoom. To join office hours via Zoom, email CTLgrads@columbia.edu to obtain the link. If you can't make office hours but…

CTLgrads Learning Community - Bridging the Divide: Interdisciplinary Teaching and Its Pedagogical Effects (Session 1) - for graduate students What are the effects of “disciplining” knowledge and how might an interdisciplinary approach to developing syllabi enrich pedagogical practice and student learning in the classroom? This two-part LC will consider these questions and the effect of interdisciplinary teaching more broadly. Among the goals of this LC is to consider the benefits of constructing a unified academy and what effect interdisciplinarity has on…

We invite current Columbia graduate students with questions about maintaining an inclusive teaching environment and all other aspects of pedagogy to drop by office hours on Fridays from 2:00–4:00 pm. We also welcome conversations about CTL fellowships, programs, services, job market preparation, and making progress in the Teaching Development Program (tdp.ctl.columbia.edu). No appointment is necessary; you can join us in-person in 212 Butler Library, or via Zoom. To join office hours via Zoom, email CTLgrads@columbia.edu to obtain the link. If you can't make office hours but…

Welcome to office hours for graduate student instructors! Gather with your fellow teachers and the friendly CTL team to discuss what’s going on in your classroom this semester. In this session, we’ll be chatting about crafting a sustainable teaching practice. Are you giving efficient and effective feedback? How much time are you spending preparing for class sessions? Can you and your students keep up? Inclusive teaching is sustainable teaching! Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Contact CTLgrads@columbia.edu for…