Posts Categorized: Announcements

Request your summer 2015 Pearson LearningStudio course shells

We are now accepting summer 2015 Pearson LearningStudio course shell requests!  The request process is directly linked to faculty assignments with the Registrar. Request a LearningStudio Shell Start with making your request, following Step 1 on our website. Deadlines: Summer course shells requested after May 4, 2015 are NOT guaranteed to be ready by the first day of class Next… Read more »

2015 spring Insights Magazine

See what’s new in teaching and learning at TCU:  The spring 2015 TCU Koehler Center for Teaching Excellence Insights Magazine features articles by and about TCU faculty and staff. View the Spring 2015 issue.

November Workshop: A Framework for Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills

November 6th, 2014 There is a general consensus among educators that improving students’ critical thinking skills is a major goal of higher education. There is some question, however, regarding the extent to which the educational system has achieved success in producing critical thinkers. Faculty may believe that a) an understanding of their discipline requires that… Read more »

Request your Spring 2015 LearningStudio course shells

We are now accepting Spring 2015 Pearson LearningStudio shell requests!  The request process is directly linked to faculty assignments with the Registrar. Request a LearningStudio Course Start with making your request, following Step 1 on our website. Deadlines: Spring course shells requested after December 17th, 2014 are NOT guaranteed to be ready by the first day of… Read more »

TCU launches search for new Learning Management System

After years of using eCollege, TCU is seeking a new learning management system (LMS) to best meet the growing needs of the University and its population. The LMS will support the University’s instructional mission, for both its web-enhanced and distance learning courses. Additionally, as an institution-wide resource, the LMS will support collaborative research, service, and… Read more »

2014 fall Insights Magazine

See what’s new in teaching and learning at TCU:  The fall 2014 TCU Koehler Center for Teaching Excellence Insights Magazine features articles by and about TCU faculty and staff.  

2014 Pearson LearningStudio enhancements

August 2014 LearningStudio Math Equation Editor (MEE) upgrade (launched 8/5/14): The upgrades include: improved screen layout, addition of Accessibility for users with disabilities and an increased selection of equations.  Information about the MEE has been added to our Instructor  pages. July 2014 LearningStudio Multi-Take Exams (launched 7/22/14): Exams allowing students to retake the exam now has the option to… Read more »

Apply to lead 2014-2015 Teaching and Learning Conversations

The Koehler Center for Teaching Excellence is offering faculty stipends for leading Teaching and Learning Conversations during the regular academic semesters. These university-wide conversations will begin in the fall 2014 semester. While we will accept proposals on a rolling basis, the space and funding is “first come, first served.” To ensure consideration for the 2014-2015… Read more »