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What we do

Nancy Niemi, Ph.D., talking with another faculty member

We Advise Teachers

There is no substitute for individual discussion with a Poorvu Center staff member about one's teaching style, classroom goals, and interaction with students.

We Tutor Students

Students at Yale can take advantage of the Center's resources to excel in writing or any of their classes.

Professor Donald Brown sits with Sara Eperson and a student in the Broadcast Studio

We Explore Technology

Yale is a leader in areas ranging from experimental teaching methods to leveraging technology for teaching and learning.

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We Work Together

The Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning has partners within the University and throughout the world.

News

From Chalkboards to Zoom Rooms: Teaching During COVID-19

March 24, 2020

The video begins with a woman sitting on her couch and smiling at the camera. She has posted this video to YouTube for her students at the Yale Divinity School. Halfway through the video, she says, “...

What is educational technology, how is it helping Yale faculty and students now?

March 23, 2020

Yale adjusts to COVID-19, marshals resources to meet needs

March 16, 2020

Educational Continuity Support

March 9, 2020

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