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Creating virtual and physical environments for learning at @pittteaching.bsky.social. #AcademicSky
Pitt Staff Union Yes! @steelworkers.bsky.social
Move helpfully and fix things.
Pitt Staff Union Yes! @steelworkers.bsky.social
Move helpfully and fix things.
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Career Advice | Beyond the Research
Michel Estefan offers a road map for helping graduate student instructors cultivate their distinct teaching style. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3EBAXjS
Michel Estefan offers a road map for helping graduate student instructors cultivate their distinct teaching style. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3EBAXjS
How to help grad student instructors develop a teaching style (opinion)
Michel Estefan offers a road map for helping graduate student instructors cultivate their distinct teaching style.
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February 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Career Advice | Beyond the Research
Michel Estefan offers a road map for helping graduate student instructors cultivate their distinct teaching style. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3EBAXjS
Michel Estefan offers a road map for helping graduate student instructors cultivate their distinct teaching style. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3EBAXjS
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Samuel Carew-Jones is a technical systems designer on our learning space design team. In this week's staff spotlight, you'll learn more about Sam, his work, and some of his biggest passions and hobbies!
About Sam » teaching.pitt.edu/staff-spotli...
About Sam » teaching.pitt.edu/staff-spotli...
February 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Samuel Carew-Jones is a technical systems designer on our learning space design team. In this week's staff spotlight, you'll learn more about Sam, his work, and some of his biggest passions and hobbies!
About Sam » teaching.pitt.edu/staff-spotli...
About Sam » teaching.pitt.edu/staff-spotli...
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Early progress reports (EPR) allow faculty members to identify students of concern and share that information with advisors and other student support staff on campus. The EPR period closes on Feb. 16.
🔗 » www.pathways.pitt.edu/early-progre...
🔗 » www.pathways.pitt.edu/early-progre...
February 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Early progress reports (EPR) allow faculty members to identify students of concern and share that information with advisors and other student support staff on campus. The EPR period closes on Feb. 16.
🔗 » www.pathways.pitt.edu/early-progre...
🔗 » www.pathways.pitt.edu/early-progre...
Because Pennsylvania elected a Republican AG last year, Pitt, Penn State, Penn etc are not part of this injunction. Let AG Dave Sunday know that he's dooming the PA economy with his failure to act: www.attorneygeneral.gov/contact/
February 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Because Pennsylvania elected a Republican AG last year, Pitt, Penn State, Penn etc are not part of this injunction. Let AG Dave Sunday know that he's dooming the PA economy with his failure to act: www.attorneygeneral.gov/contact/
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Anecdotally, I feel much more optimism after meeting folks attending my community outreach programs about digital media studies/ literacy, information integrity, etc. at public libraries. My next one is 11am on Tuesday, Jan. 28th at the Carrick branch of CLPGH www.carnegielibrary.org/event/univer...
"A whopping 82% of people who used the library’s physical space and 79% of people who physically attended programs reported more optimism regarding the future, compared to only 58% of digital-only users."
Our physical space and resources matter *greatly!*
bookriot.com/innovative-s...
Our physical space and resources matter *greatly!*
bookriot.com/innovative-s...
Innovative Study by UPenn and NYPL Finds That Public Libraries Positively Impact Community Health and Well-Being
"Our research found that patrons experience refuge, joy, connection, purpose, and expansion through their library use"
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January 24, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Anecdotally, I feel much more optimism after meeting folks attending my community outreach programs about digital media studies/ literacy, information integrity, etc. at public libraries. My next one is 11am on Tuesday, Jan. 28th at the Carrick branch of CLPGH www.carnegielibrary.org/event/univer...
I'd argue that this survey doesn't indicate a slowness at addressing the benefits, but instead a possible skepticism that there are any. My reluctance to jump on board with sticking genAI into everything isn't because I'm slow, it's because I'm highly, highly skeptical that it's actually useful.
The uncertainty around generative AI's impact on education illustrates how slow how higher education has been in systematically addressing the technology's potential benefits and its risks. chroni.cl/4h7WrDi
College Leaders Are Divided on the Risks and Benefits of Generative AI
A new survey highlights how much work is needed to prepare faculty members and students to understand AI tools.
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January 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I'd argue that this survey doesn't indicate a slowness at addressing the benefits, but instead a possible skepticism that there are any. My reluctance to jump on board with sticking genAI into everything isn't because I'm slow, it's because I'm highly, highly skeptical that it's actually useful.
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Started off this morning emailing my Senators and Congressman about the NIH and the potential damage being done by unnecessary disruptions.
They need to hear from us loud and clear. Constituents matter to them as one of the primary purposes of a politician is to get re-elected (and its their job).
They need to hear from us loud and clear. Constituents matter to them as one of the primary purposes of a politician is to get re-elected (and its their job).
January 23, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Started off this morning emailing my Senators and Congressman about the NIH and the potential damage being done by unnecessary disruptions.
They need to hear from us loud and clear. Constituents matter to them as one of the primary purposes of a politician is to get re-elected (and its their job).
They need to hear from us loud and clear. Constituents matter to them as one of the primary purposes of a politician is to get re-elected (and its their job).
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Some students arrive in college thinking they are bad writers, so they default to using AI because it sounds clearer or more professional. How can professors counteract that impulse? chroni.cl/4gZ9fvJ
Do You Miss Imperfect Student Writing?
Professors reading AI-written prose wonder how to encourage authenticity.
chroni.cl
January 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Some students arrive in college thinking they are bad writers, so they default to using AI because it sounds clearer or more professional. How can professors counteract that impulse? chroni.cl/4gZ9fvJ
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Without ignoring the harsh realities of, well, reality, we can still make some space for joy & claim our right as educators and learners to be delighted. Thank you Eugene Korsunkiy for curating & thank you @liznorell.bsky.social for posting about #JoyCards.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
JOY CARDS
joy cards Tiny ways to infuse delight into teaching and learning Curated by Eugene Korsunskiy DOWNLOAD THE PDF SUBMIT YOUR IDEA We do our best work when we're having fun. And the world needs our bes...
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January 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Without ignoring the harsh realities of, well, reality, we can still make some space for joy & claim our right as educators and learners to be delighted. Thank you Eugene Korsunkiy for curating & thank you @liznorell.bsky.social for posting about #JoyCards.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Faculty Fellowship in Emerging Learning Technologies (FFELT) is a 2-term program designed to help Pitt faculty transform their teaching by incorporating hands-on learning and emerging technologies.
Learn more » teaching.pitt.edu/open-lab/ffe...
Learn more » teaching.pitt.edu/open-lab/ffe...
January 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Faculty Fellowship in Emerging Learning Technologies (FFELT) is a 2-term program designed to help Pitt faculty transform their teaching by incorporating hands-on learning and emerging technologies.
Learn more » teaching.pitt.edu/open-lab/ffe...
Learn more » teaching.pitt.edu/open-lab/ffe...
At @pittteaching.bsky.social we put together a Grading Gathering for the end of term, a quiet place for instructors to come and complete their marking together, with snacks and free chair massages. It was met with such enthusiasm, we will be making it a regular event at the end of every term.
Opinion | ‘What About Us?’
Institutions must invest in faculty and staff well-being at work, Vicki L. Baker and Rebecca Pope-Ruark write. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/40xRr51
Institutions must invest in faculty and staff well-being at work, Vicki L. Baker and Rebecca Pope-Ruark write. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/40xRr51
A call to invest in faculty and staff well-being (opinion)
Institutions must invest in faculty and staff well-being at work, Vicki L. Baker and Rebecca Pope-Ruark write.
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January 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
At @pittteaching.bsky.social we put together a Grading Gathering for the end of term, a quiet place for instructors to come and complete their marking together, with snacks and free chair massages. It was met with such enthusiasm, we will be making it a regular event at the end of every term.
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Pitt Senior Vice Chancellor Rob Rutenbar's Annual Research Report is out: pittresearchannualreport.com with Neural Engineering featured on pages 40 and 41 of the PDF link (top right)
January 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Pitt Senior Vice Chancellor Rob Rutenbar's Annual Research Report is out: pittresearchannualreport.com with Neural Engineering featured on pages 40 and 41 of the PDF link (top right)
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NEW: Over 60 German & Austrian universities have announced today they are quitting X/Twitter.
The backlash against Musk is growing after he endorsed Germany’s Far Right.
Germany’s Feberal Court of Justice has also quit the platform, as well as top German football clubs & labour unions.
The backlash against Musk is growing after he endorsed Germany’s Far Right.
Germany’s Feberal Court of Justice has also quit the platform, as well as top German football clubs & labour unions.
Dozens Of German Universities Turn Back On X Accounts
Dozens of German universities said on Friday they would no longer use social network X -- owned by the world's richest man, Elon Musk -- citing ethical concerns.
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January 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
NEW: Over 60 German & Austrian universities have announced today they are quitting X/Twitter.
The backlash against Musk is growing after he endorsed Germany’s Far Right.
Germany’s Feberal Court of Justice has also quit the platform, as well as top German football clubs & labour unions.
The backlash against Musk is growing after he endorsed Germany’s Far Right.
Germany’s Feberal Court of Justice has also quit the platform, as well as top German football clubs & labour unions.
I'm so sorry this is happening to you, FL higher ed colleagues.
"Speaking at the National Conservatism Conference three years ago, Yenor called for a 'sexual counterrevolution' and described career-oriented women as, quote, 'medicated, meddlesome, and quarrelsome.'"
www.wuwf.org/local-news/2...
"Speaking at the National Conservatism Conference three years ago, Yenor called for a 'sexual counterrevolution' and described career-oriented women as, quote, 'medicated, meddlesome, and quarrelsome.'"
www.wuwf.org/local-news/2...
University of West Florida braces for leadership changes
Gov. Ron DeSantis this week announced the appointment of five new members to the UWF Board of Trustees, including several conservative activists. The move has prompted concern among some faculty and a...
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January 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I'm so sorry this is happening to you, FL higher ed colleagues.
"Speaking at the National Conservatism Conference three years ago, Yenor called for a 'sexual counterrevolution' and described career-oriented women as, quote, 'medicated, meddlesome, and quarrelsome.'"
www.wuwf.org/local-news/2...
"Speaking at the National Conservatism Conference three years ago, Yenor called for a 'sexual counterrevolution' and described career-oriented women as, quote, 'medicated, meddlesome, and quarrelsome.'"
www.wuwf.org/local-news/2...
Gentle reminder that GenAI is built off of copyrighted works. Think carefully about the message you send to others when you tout its use. techcrunch.com/2025/01/09/m...
Mark Zuckerberg gave Meta's Llama team the OK to train on copyrighted works, filing claims | TechCrunch
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave Meta's Llama team approval to train on copyrighted documents, according to a new court filing.
techcrunch.com
January 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Gentle reminder that GenAI is built off of copyrighted works. Think carefully about the message you send to others when you tout its use. techcrunch.com/2025/01/09/m...
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Opinion | Academic Freedom Requires DEI
The @aaup.bsky.social gets it, Jonathan Feingold writes. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4fXlsQ1
The @aaup.bsky.social gets it, Jonathan Feingold writes. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4fXlsQ1
Academic freedom requires DEI; the AAUP gets it (opinion)
The AAUP gets it, Jonathan Feingold writes.
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January 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Opinion | Academic Freedom Requires DEI
The @aaup.bsky.social gets it, Jonathan Feingold writes. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4fXlsQ1
The @aaup.bsky.social gets it, Jonathan Feingold writes. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4fXlsQ1
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The Provost’s Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence invites proposals from Pitt faculty for projects to enhance teaching by fostering new instructional approaches, techniques, or activities that promote and support student learning.
Details » www.provost.pitt.edu/acie/awards
Details » www.provost.pitt.edu/acie/awards
January 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The Provost’s Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence invites proposals from Pitt faculty for projects to enhance teaching by fostering new instructional approaches, techniques, or activities that promote and support student learning.
Details » www.provost.pitt.edu/acie/awards
Details » www.provost.pitt.edu/acie/awards