Digital Teaching Innovation Lab

Welcome to the Digital Teaching Innovation Lab. This is a space where you can find resources about teaching and learning. Those resources include on-demand resources like video recordings of past events and curated resources on teaching. The Digital Teaching Innovation Lab is a hub for teaching excellence at Howard College.

Mission: Howard College Teaching Innovation Labs are committed to supporting faculty in their pursuit of teaching excellence while respecting their autonomy and individual contexts. We aim to provide resources, foster innovation, and promote evidence-based practices that enhance the educational experience for both faculty and students across our diverse college community.

Vision: Our vision is to create a collaborative and inclusive learning environment where:

1. Faculty are empowered to choose and implement teaching strategies that align with their values, contexts, and constraints.
2. Innovation in teaching is encouraged and supported, with a focus on creating meaningful intellectual challenges for students.
3. Research-based strategies for teaching and learning are shared and adapted to suit various disciplinary and classroom contexts.
4. The well-being and professional growth of faculty are prioritized alongside student success.
5. Diverse teaching approaches are respected and celebrated, fostering nuanced discussions about pedagogical practices.
6. Technology is thoughtfully integrated to enhance learning experiences.
7. Continuous improvement is driven by meaningful assessment and reflection.
8. Excellence in teaching is recognized and rewarded, inspiring ongoing development.
9. Collaboration across the District creates a vibrant community of practice, where educators learn from and support one another.

Through these efforts, we strive to create an optimal educational environment where both faculty and students can thrive, fostering a love for teaching and learning that extends beyond the classroom.