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Teaching in Higher Ed

Curation, Collections, and Collaboration: Insights from UVA’s Teaching Hub

Nov 7, 2024
Derek Bruff, an educator and higher ed consultant at UVA, dives into the importance of curation and collaboration in teaching. He discusses how diverse voices enhance educational initiatives. The conversation explores innovative strategies for improving online course design and integrating digital tools, like InnoReader for RSS feeds. Derek also shares personal anecdotes about board games, emphasizing their role in community building. Finally, he highlights exciting tech like wireless microphones that enhance recording experiences.
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Quick takeaways

  • The teaching hub emphasizes collaboration by involving diverse curators, enriching educational resources and perspectives for educators across institutions.
  • Curation is highlighted as a critical process that differentiates between mere collection and the thoughtful selection of resources to improve teaching.

Deep dives

Resourceful Teaching Hub

A new teaching hub has been established to connect educators with valuable resources aimed at enhancing teaching and learning. This platform differs from others by using curators—experts in specific teaching topics—to recommend a concise collection of resources for educators. Each collection usually includes around five to six curated items, much like curated selections in a bookstore, which come with descriptions explaining their relevance and usefulness. This approach helps educators navigate the vast amount of teaching resources available, providing them with handpicked materials that can improve their teaching methods.

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