Sean Robinson - 8.13 Junior Physics Lab
Sean Robinson describes why 8.13 improved their course site to make it easier on students to navigate and access lab materials, and better understand the overall semester structure. Past and current students share the positive impact of 8.13 and related Canvas improvements. Sean Robinson is a Lecturer in Physics & Associate Director of the Helena Foundation Junior Laboratory at MIT.
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3:48Level up your MIT course with Residential Education
MIT Residential Education in Open Learning collaborates with MIT faculty and instructors to enhance their teaching with technology. We offer consultation and support – including Canvas and integrated tools, Residential MITx, video capture, Canvas Innovation Fund – available to MIT faculty and instructors. “Open Learning Residential is a really important group at MIT because they're providing pedagogical experience to really help us get to the next level when it comes to not necessarily what we teach, but how we teach it, and how we deliver the content,” explains Olivier de Weck, Apollo Program Professor of Astronautics and Engineering Systems. Hear about our impact on MIT education from: Olivier de Weck, Apollo Program Professor of Astronautics and Engineering Systems & Associate Department Head of Aeronautics and Astronautics Sheryl Barnes, Director of Digital Learning in Residential Education Anna Frebel, Professor of Physics & Division Head for Astrophysics Christopher Capozzola, Elting E. Morison Professor of History & MacVicar Faculty Fellow
2:57Devin Caughey - 17.20 Intro to the American Political Process
Devin Caughey and undergraduate student Sandra Youssef share improvements made to the 17.20 course structure to give students quicker access to essential materials and better engage students in challenging readings. Students collaboratively share their thoughts on assigned readings via Perusall and in class discussions. Devin Caughey is Class of 1949 Professor of Political Science and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Political Science at MIT.
