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Featured Innovations
Find out about new approaches to teaching & learning
being undertaken at UMass Amherst.
Fostering a Community of Innovation
Bringing together faculty who have a shared interest in instruction and innovation
Explore New Learning Spaces
The new Experimental Classroom is a flexible learning space ideal for team learning initiatives.
Mobile Devices in the Classroom
A common device can provide opportunities for creative, hands-on learning.
Extend the Classroom
With desktop video conferencing, bring in students and experts from anywhere in the world.
Collaboration Tools
Students engage more deeply when they build their own collections of materials.
Peer Evaluation
Students working in groups can evaluate each other.
Adaptive Learning Tools
Work spaces with computers for individual or group work are popular with students.
Untether Your Teaching
Instructors can move around the room, project from mobile devices, and hand devices to students to work on problems.
Assessing and Commenting on Student Writing
Assess originality of student work and ensure proper citation of references.
Secure Delivery of Electronic Homework & Exams
Explore new ways to securely deliver homework and exams online.
Team-Based Learning Classrooms
Facilitate team-based, case study, and other active learning methods.
Data Visualization
Use data visualization tools to make the story behind data more compelling.