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Promotion of Learning and Teaching
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Promotion of Learning and Teaching

The Center for the Promotion of Learning and Teaching provides professional support and guidance to new faculty throughout the initial stages of their teaching career – so as of providing professional tools for high-quality and inspiring teaching. We offer a wide range of personalized activities and guidance, starting from the first day on campus, during the first semester of teaching, and on an ongoing basis thereafter. You may get assistance in course development, designing a syllabus, choosing teaching methodologies, adapting assessment methods, dealing with the challenges of integrating artificial intelligence into teaching and learning, and creating a positive learning experience for students, while ensuring faculty can implement their academic and professional strengths in their teaching. The center’s activities are provided in individual and team counseling sessions, the content of which is tailored to the faculty’s needs and the Technion’s vision.

Does the Center employ expert consultants specializing in guiding new faculty?

Yes. Dr. Marina Tal specializes in the development of teaching skills and implementation of innovative teaching methodologies. Dr. Tal uses her vast experience in teaching STEM disciplines at academic level to assist new faculty. Her contact details can be found here.

What technological tools are offered by the Center for the Promotion of Learning and Teaching?

The Center offers several technological platforms for teaching, assessment and on-campus learning.

  • Our learning management system (LMS) is Moodle.
  • Video materials are available via Panopto.
  • We offer the Polleverywhere system to encourage and support active classroom participation, and the Gradescope platform is available for code writing assignments, and for the assessment of open assignments in a user-friendly environment.
What infrastructure does the Center for the Promotion of Learning and Teaching offer?

The infrastructure offered by the Center:

  • 2 cutting-edge fully equipped video studios where Technion staff (researchers, students, teaching staff) may produce high quality teaching materials, as well as additional content
  • 2 studios equipped with Lightboard recording technology
  • A Multimedia classroom that provides an innovative learning environment where students can study in groups or individually, and use such capabilities as transfer, presentation and recording of information in real time. The classroom is designed to facilitate student-centered teaching and enables the students to enjoy the advantage of advanced learning tools in a variety of fields. The use of the infrastructure for teaching is funded by the center. Use for other purposes is subject to a fee.
As a new faculty member, do I receive funding for the services of the Center for the Promotion of Learning and Teaching?

Yes. All new faculty members receive a grant for teaching development purposes, in the amount of NIS 40,000. The grant is for implementation in the Center for the Promotion of Teaching and Learning and can be used for developing courses, creating learning materials, integrating teaching technologies, and more. In addition, new faculty can employ support staff to assist in preparing the infrastructure and teaching content at the expense of the grant.

In addition, Faculty interested in developing special or hybrid courses are invited to contact the Center and apply for supplementary funding through internal or external call for proposals (for more information on these, please contact the Center).