News

During the Fall 2024 semester, the IDEAS team at UMass Amherst successfully facilitated a new cohort of the Essentials of Online Teaching program. Spanning from October 16 to November 20, 2024, the program brought together 15 instructors from various departments to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to create and deliver effective, engaging, and inclusive online courses.

Clinical Associate Professor Raeann G. LeBlanc and IDEAS Educational Developer Joan Giovannini have been accepted to the Open Education Network’s Certificate in Open Pedagogy.  
 

December News and Announcements from the IDEAS Team

Welcome to the second meeting of the 2024-2025 Instructional Innovation Fellowship! This month, three fellows presented their innovative teaching strategies for making classrooms relevant to today’s learners, where students are increasingly influenced by technology and diverse learning needs. Each fellow modeled unique approaches to address common challenges faced in their classrooms, including low participation, reading engagement, and large class management.

November News and Announcements from the IDEAS Team

Through October 21st. IDEAS is accepting applications for a faculty member to collaborate with an Educational Developer to receive a certification in open pedagogy.

October News and Announcements from the IDEAS Team

The IDEAS team is excited to welcome the fellows selected for the 2024-2025 Instructional Innovation Fellowship (IIF). These passionate educators represent various disciplines at UMass Amherst, from English and Philosophy to Health Sciences and Chemistry. The fellowship, now in its third year, unites innovative educators, fosters valuable connections, and provides a collaborative space for mutual learning because, as we believe, we’re always stronger together!