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Imaginative and Effective Teaching Initiatives at Columbia During an Unprecedented Year
The Office of the Provost and the Center for Teaching and Learning welcomed the Columbia community to the annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning Symposium from March 15–17, 2021.
The Symposium featured daily instructor panels, Q&A sessions, and a gallery of instructor and student stories. Participants engaged with innovative educators, shared their insights, and gained inspiration for their own teaching. All programming was held online.
About the event
Welcome remarks from Interim Provost Ira Katznelson
Day 1 – Engaging Students in Seminar Classes: Adapting to Hybrid and Online Teaching
Manan Ahmed, Associate Professor of History
Hannah Weaver, Assistant Professor of English and Comparative Literature
Zachary Domach, PhD Candidate in Religion
Panelists describe innovations in their teaching as they have adapted to hybrid and online teaching, and share insights on engaging students in seminars during the pandemic. Panel includes a Q&A session and is moderated by Mark Phillipson, Director of Graduate Student Programs and Services at the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Day 2 – Engaging Students in Large Classes: Adapting to Hybrid and Online Teaching
Denise Cruz, Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature
Amanda Sarafian, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy)
Panelists describe innovations in their teaching as they have adapted to hybrid and online teaching, and share insights on engaging students in large classes during the pandemic. Panel includes a Q&A session and is moderated by Amanda Irvin, Senior Director of Faculty Programs and Services at the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Day 3 – Engaging Students in Lab or Simulation Classes: Adapting to Hybrid and Online Teaching
Beth Barron, Associate Professor of Medicine at Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons
Yevgeniy Yesilevskiy, Lecturer in the Discipline of Innovation and Design at the School of Engineering and Applied Science
Panelists describe innovations in their teaching as they have adapted to hybrid and online teaching, and share insights on engaging students in lab or simulation classes during the pandemic. Panel includes a Q&A session and is moderated by Michelle Hall, Director of CUIMC Programs and Services at the Center for Teaching and Learning.