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Communities of Practice

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Enhance Your Teaching While Connecting with Colleagues

Have a teaching or learning strategy that you'd like to share or learn about? The CEE offers Communities of Practice: small, self-led groups (CEE handles the logistics) who meet at least twice a semester, virtually or in-person, to discuss, brainstorm, learn and share ideas around specific topics connected to teaching and learning. By participating, faculty get the opportunity to:

  • Learn and share ideas among USD's faculty community
  • Build and deepen interdisciplinary collegiate relationships
  • Apply new teaching strategies and practices

Interested in getting a group going? Email the CEE at cee@sandiego.edu.

Previous Community of Practice Topics

Faculty are welcome to suggest topics that have been previously discussed!

  • Computational Thinking & Literacy
  • Teaching in the Age of ChatGPT
  • Authentic Assessments
  • Teaching on Racial Justice
  • Engaging Discussion Strategies
  • Multi-Hour Class Blocks: Breaking Things Up
  • Group Work in Remote & Hybrid Classes
  • Student Motivation in the Remote Classroom
  • Designing Remote Research Experiences for Students
  • Zoom Breakout Room Techniques
  • Teaching Race in Premodern Courses
  • Community Engaged Learning
  • More Patience and Less Stress Through Mindfulness and Meditation
  • How to Make Your Teaching More Inclusive
  • Designing your Work Life
  • Inspiring Discussions in Class
  • Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment in High Anxiety Contexts
  • Syllabus Audits