News and Features
Indian & Tibetan River of Buddhism with Robert A.F. Thurman: Massive Open Online Course launched May 15, 2019
NEW YORK, New York, May 15, 2019 — Columbia University has released the open online course Indian & Tibetan River of Buddhism with Robert A. F. Thurman. The course is free and open to all on edX.org with an optional paid verified certificate program.
Columbia University Launches Free Online Course to Assist Veterans in Transitioning to Higher Education
Columbia University’s new Center for Veteran Transition and Integration has designed a unique MOOC (massive open online course) version of its University Studies course specifically to help veterans transition smoothly from military service to higher education, and bolster their success once they arrive.
Provost’s Conversation on Online Learning (PCoOL) with Nora Lewis and Peter DeCherney (Feb 26)
The Provost’s Conversation on Online Learning (PCoOL) features public talks by leading experts and peers on the future of education, specifically around online education.
Women Have Always Worked Online Course Re-released
On January 30, 2019, Columbia University re-launched Women Have Always Worked with Alice Kessler-Harris. This online course series is now four separate courses, making it more convenient for learners to take the course, and it has been updated with new content covering the 2016 election and how women are contributing to the grassroots movements aimed at social and economic inequality
Resources for Assessment and Grading with CourseWorks (Canvas)
Columbia’s learning management system, CourseWorks, is at the center of many classroom activities including assessment and grading. If you are planning to deliver your final exams or parts of your final exams online, the CTL has a collection of resources and in-person services to assist you.
This Week for Grad Students: November 26, 2018
Want to rehearse your teaching practices? The CTL offers Microteaching Sessions to give you direct feedback and support. Also, check our upcoming workshop if you wish to prepare a syllabus from scratch.
This Week for Faculty: November 26, 2018
Wondering how to foster an inclusive environment in your classroom? In this week’s featured workshop, we explore the impact of implicit bias and microaggressions and discuss practical strategies to address them.
Introduction to CourseWorks (Canvas)
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is offering an introductory course on the learning management system CourseWorks (Canvas). The course is open to all members of the Columbia community.
This Week for Faculty: November 19, 2018
Want to share your successes and concerns related to teaching at Columbia? Join us at The Teaching Hour as we explore issues of diversity from the perspective of instructors’ positionalities, Columbia’s student populations, as well as course content.