Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning |

What we do

We support faculty teaching.

We engage with faculty through programs, events and consultations to foster teaching innovation and promote deep student learning.

We help students learn.

We invite students to take advantage of Poorvu Center writing, tutoring, and mentoring resources specifically designed to support academic and personal success at Yale.

We explain educational technology.

We support instructors as they integrate educational technology across course modalities.

We advise teaching fellows.

We partner with graduate students and postdoctoral associates as they develop their teaching skills.

News

The Poorvu Center’s Broadcast Studio has a new name: The Teaching Studios!

March 18, 2025

This name better reflects our Center’s mission to promote equitable and engaged teaching, empower students in their learning, and make education more collaborative and public. The new name also...

Yale Library and Poorvu Center collaborate on AI literacy framework for faculty

March 11, 2025

Digital Education at Yale Takes Center Stage During Poorvu Center 10-Year Anniversary Event

March 10, 2025

Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024

May 16, 2024

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For Students with Disabilities & Neurodivergence

Strategic thinking and preparation are important components of your academic success. Whether you’re facing a chronic disability, temporary disability (such as a head-injury), or neurodivergence, check out the resources on this page to learn more about the incredible support networks available to help you develop the strategies that will allow you to thrive.

Brett C. Smith, Tracie Addy, Leslie Harkema, Trip Kirkpatrick, Kathryn Slanski, Agnete lassen present, while sitting on an orange coach during the Technology Forum

Teaching and Technology Forum Opens Dialogue Across Campus

The 2017 CTL Forum on how faculty are using digital technology to meet pedagogical goals was held on Oct 2, 2017 in Yale’s Center for Teaching and Learning. Dr. Chun reflected on his teaching experience and how he has incorporated technology into the classroom. The Forum comprised of two hour-long panel discussions highlighted a range teaching experiences and technology solutions by faculty from across the Yale community.