We research the evolving nature of instruction in college classrooms, examining how teaching practices are changing over time. By analyzing these shifts, we help our community develop strategies, services, and resources that support the emerging needs of both instructors and students.
Supporting instructors
Through surveys and other research, we identify and explore the key challenges instructors face and how colleges, universities, service providers, and national organizations can better support them.
- US Instructor Survey 2024: Findings from a National Survey
- Perceptions of Academic Freedom in Teaching: Findings from a National Survey of Instructors
- Who Cares About College Teachers? Mapping Instructional Support
- Crafting Your Institutions Strategy for Instructional Support
- Assessing the Civic Campus: The Link Between Higher Education and Democracy
Pedagogical innovation
Teaching practices are constantly evolving to incorporate new materials, modalities, and learner-centered experiences. We offer research and guidance to institutions, state systems, and consortia looking to implement innovative pedagogical approaches that enhance student learning. Our support includes accelerating the adoption of open educational resources (OER) and affordable course materials, as well as improving online instruction and digital learning strategies.
- Charting the Course: Case Studies in OER Sustainability
- Understanding the Impact of Work-Based Learning
- Fostering Data Literacy: Teaching with Quantitative Data in the Social Sciences
- Teaching with Cultural Heritage Materials During the Pandemic
- Teaching with Primary Sources
- Transitioning to Online Introductory Math
- Student and Faculty Experiences with Emergency Remote Learning in Spring 2020
- Evaluating Online Instruction and Cross-Institutional Course Sharing for the Council of Independent Colleges
Teaching with technology
What impact do new technologies have on teaching and learning? Our research delves into the potential of emerging technologies, such as courseware and generative AI, the barriers to their adoption, and the ethical concerns they raise.
- Technology Implementation for Higher Education in Prison: A Student-Centered Playbook for Planning, Preparing, and Assessing Implementation Readiness
- Generative AI and Postsecondary Instructional Practice: Findings from a National Survey of Instructors
- Generative AI in Higher Education: The Product Landscape
- Teaching with Streaming Video: Understanding Instructional Practices, Challenges, and Support Needs