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New course in Canvas for teachers

The Canvas course Teacher Resource LTU (Teacher Resource LTU) provides help and guidance for new teachers.

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OneNote i lärplattformen för att kommunicera med studenter vid övningar och föreläsningar

3 Mar. 2021 12:05 – 12:50 , https://ltu-se.zoom.us/j/69082357680 (Zoom):

Please see Swedish page for more information.

Kollaborativa arbetsformer i nätbaserad undervisning

11 Feb. 2021 12:05 – 12:50 , https://ltu-se.zoom.us/j/65465113786 (Zoom):

Please see Swedish page for more information.

Planning an interdisciplinary course by interdisciplinary principles

20 Jan. 2021 12:15 – 13:00 , https://hh-se.zoom.us/j/519672063 (Zoom):

During autumn 2020, Halmstad University launched four new courses within the Common Core framework. One explicit goal is to educate students in interdisciplinary thinking around societal challenges.

Call for papers, The 8th Development Conference for Swedish Engineering Education

24 Nov. 2021 12:21 – 25 Nov. 2021 12:21 :

The conference will be held on 24-25 November 2021 in Karlstad, but it is already soon time to submit papers.

New as teacher

"New as a teacher" is the course for you who are newly employed as a teacher at LTU and serves as an introduction to the pedagogical assignment.

Qualifying course for university teachers

Qualifying course for University teachers is part two of acquiring the compulsory qualification required to teach at LTU. The course aims to provide basic knowledge of teaching methods and students' learning in higher education, as well as the ability to perform an academic teaching.

Teach the teachers

8 Dec. 2020 08:15 – 9 Dec. 2020 16:00 :

On December 8 and 9, this year's university pedagogical course presents its work on lectures, labs and seminars. The presentations will be in zoom.

MOOC inspiration with media educators

16 Sep. 2020 12:15 – 12:45 :

The acquisition of pedagogical qualifications

7 Sep. 2020 11:00 – 12:00 :

HPC organizes a presentation on the acquisition of pedagogical qualifications.

On Monday the 7th of September (11-12 am) we will have the possibility to find out more about how pedagogical qualifications can be acquired and form the basis of a promotion. The presentation will include internation...

Canvas/Zoom training for exam proctors

20 May. 2020 10:00 – 12:00 :

The Center for Educational development organizes Canvas/Zoom training for exam proctors in preparation for the proctoring of digital exams. Follow the zoom link to join.

Canvas/Zoom training for exam proctors

19 May. 2020 13:00 – 15:00 :

The Center for Educational development organizes Canvas/Zoom training for exam proctors in preparation for the proctoring of digital exams. Follow the zoom link to join.

Lunchtime seminar

14 Apr. 2020 12:15 – 13:00 :

LTU University Pedagogy Center warmly welcomes to you our lunchtime seminars. The seminars are aimed at sharing insights and stimulating discussion on pedagogy in higher education. We encourage participation and are grateful for all feedback.

Lunchtime seminar: Active Learning

15 Apr. 2020 12:00 – 13:00 :

Lunchtime seminar: Opportunities and challenges with feedback for learning and development

6 Mar. 2020 12:05 – 12:50 :

Workshop: Assessment -a primary means of influence for teachers

6 May. 2020 14:45 – 16:15 , https://ltu-se.zoom.us/j/6811257338:

The Center for Educational Development welcomes you to attend a series of workshops: LTU’s Pedagogical Principles in Action. In this workshop we look closer at assessment.

Workshop: Feedback -a key to continuous learning

21 Apr. 2020 14:45 – 16:15 :

The Center for Educational Development welcomes you to attend a series of workshops: LTU’s Pedagogical Principles in Action. In this workshop we look closer at feedback.

WORKSHOP: Constructive alignment -a fundamental concept for pedagogical planning

7 Apr. 2020 14:45 – 16:15 , https://ltu-se.zoom.us/j/5718637914:

The Center for Educational Development welcomes you to attend a series of workshops: LTU’s Pedagogical Principles in Action. In this workshop we look closer at the concept of constructive alignment.

Workshop: What are LTU’s pedagogical principles and how can they be applied?

25 Mar. 2020 14:45 – 16:15 :

The Center for Educational Development welcomes you to attend a series of workshops: LTU’s Pedagogical Principles in Action. Join us to share good practice and to explore what the pedagogical principles mean for your teaching and for pedagogical development initiatives in your field.

Lecture and discussion about taxonomies of learning

19 Feb. 2020 14:45 – 16:15 , A3101c:

Lecture and discussion about taxonomies of learning

14 Feb. 2020 13:00 – 14:30 , A3101a and via link:

In the media: Engineering training under development

Lena Abrahamsson, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, and Pär Weihed, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Luleå University of Technology, are interviewed when the national Development Conference for Sweden's Engineering education were held in Luleå on 27-28 November, 2019.

Problem and project-based learning (PBL) in practice

6 Dec. 2019 12:05 – 12:50 , F231 (VR-studio) and via the e-meeting service Zoom:

Please see swedish page for more information about the event.

Luleå University of Technology's educational award

There's no place like home - International meetings without leaving the country

8 Nov. 2019 12:05 – 12:50 , F231 (VR-studio) and via the e-meeting service Zoom:

Please see swedish page for more information about the event.

Halved learning time with question-based learning

4 Oct. 2019 12:05 – 12:50 , F231 (VR-studio) and via the e-meeting service Zoom:

Please see swedish page for more information about the event.

Virtual Reality (VR) in teaching and learning

6 Sep. 2019 12:05 – 12:50 , F231 (VR-studio) and via the e-meeting service Zoom:

Please see Swedish page for more information about the event.

Pedagogical Development Fund call 12: application deadline June 25

25 Jun. 2019 00:01 – 23:59 :

The Pedagogical Development Fund will continue as a strategic initiative during 2019. The Vice Chancellor has allocated 2 million SEK for this purpose, and it is now time for another call. A change from previous years is a greater emphasis on how the projects contributes to organizational learning.

Supervision during lunchbreak May 22 - Departmental duties, a hot topic

22 May. 2019 13:00 – 13:45 , A 211:

It is clear from questionnaires to both doctoral students and supervisors that doctoral students devote a significant part of their time to project activities that "do not bring them closer to the degree". Historically, we have almost been equated with teaching, but this does not seem to be the case...

Education during lunchbreak May 10 - Learn with others

10 May. 2019 12:00 – 12:45 , A 211:

The collaborative learning (SI) at LTU is a complement to regular teaching and an extra learning opportunity where students work and learn together. How can students develop their study strategies through SI and collaborative learning? The purpose of this Education during lunchbreak is to exchange ...

Education during lunchbreak April 26 - Hands-up! Virtual labs to facilitate learning during hands-on

26 Apr. 2019 12:00 – 12:45 , A 211:

University labs are places to practice the experimental application of scientific concepts and theories. How can we teachers ensure students’ learning during hands-on labs? The aim of this education during lunchbreak is to highlight how virtual tools can improve student’s learning during hand-on lab...

Q&A - About contributions to the Development Conference for Sweden's engineering educations

10 Apr. 2019 15:00 – 16:00 , A 211:

In November, the Development Conference for Sweden's engineering educations is held at Luleå University of Technology, and we hope that as many as possible from LTU will participate with contributions. The purpose of the workshop is to give interested persons the opportunity to ask questions regardi...

Education during lunch break March 15 - Active Learning Classroom. OBS NEW ROOM, A 117

15 Mar. 2019 12:00 – 12:45 , A 117:

Active Learning Classroom (ALC), the Flipped Classroom model and Flexible Learning Enviroments are some of the concepts that are used today to describe new rooms and conditions for learning. The idea of the various models and rooms mentioned is that they should be physically and virtually adapted to...

Qualifying course for university teachers

The course corresponds to 7.5 higher education credits and specifically aims at providing basic knowledge of learning theories, teaching methods and students' learning in higher education.

Pedagogical Development Fund call 11: application deadline December 14

14 Dec. 2018 00:01 – 23:59 :

The Pedagogical Development Fund will continue as a strategic initiative during 2019. The Vice Chancellor has allocated 2 million SEK for this purpose, and it is now time for another call. A change from previous calls is a greater emphasis on how the projects contributes to organizational learning.

Education during lunchbreak Oct 5 - Shifting roles for increased professionalism in teacher training

5 Oct. 2018 12:00 – 12:45 , A 211:

With a basis in LTU’s Critical Pedagogical Principles, Adrian Rodriguez and Eva Fjällström discuss their experiences renegotiating established teacher and student roles in teacher training. What roles do we take for granted? How does this influence teacher trainees’ participation and learning? How d...

Education during lunchbreak September 7 - Course Key Concept

7 Sep. 2018 12:00 – 12:45 , A 211:

The Course Key Concept aims to visualize the course objectives for the students in a concrete way. This to make them reflect on their own learning.

2018 Internal Higher Education Conference

14 Jun. 2018 09:00 – 16:30 , Multistudion:

Thursday, 14 June, the annual university education conference will be held at LTU. Below is the program

Education during lunchbreak May 7 - Learning as a connected professional

7 May. 2018 12:20 – 13:00 , A 3101a:

This time, Education during lunchbreak is held on a Monday on the occasion of Kay Oddonne's visit.

Research supervision course

The course on Research Supervision will be held by HPC. The course is addressed to those who has completed a doctoral degree and has, or is expected to have, supervisor duties in PhD studies.

Education during lunchbreak April 13 - Students create their own exams

13 Apr. 2018 12:00 – 12:45 , A 211:

Tommy Lundström shares his experiences to let the students create exam questions for their own exam. Furthermore, the advantages and disadvantages of this method are presented.

Workshops/Short courses offered by HPC

Under this heading you will find HPC's range of shorter courses, workshops or workshops. These can be given to a teacher team, institution or general. Contact us for more information

New integration of Urkund in Canvas

A new integration of Urkund in Canvas has been activated on February 15th and the old integration will be deactivated on April 1.

Pedagogical Development Fund call 10: application deadline March 12

12 Mar. 2018 00:01 – 23:59 :

The Pedagogical Development Fund will continue as a strategic initiative during 2017-2018. The Vice Chancellor has allocated 4 million SEK for this purpose, and it is now time for another call. Changes compared with the previous period are that a maximum of SEK 200 000 can be granted an application ...

Curious about Zoom?

Are you interested and want to know more about LTU's new e-meeting service Zoom?

New e-meeting service

During Spring 2018 LTU will launch a new e-meeting service called Zoom. The service will eventually replace Adobe Connect. It is offered as a cloud service through Sunet/NORDUnet.

To meet the challenges of students academic writing

The course addressed the challenges that many university teachers experienced. You will learn how you can help the students to conquer effectively writing in an academic context.

Education during lunchbreak January 12 "Flipped classrooms and peer instructions

12 Jan. 2018 12:00 – 12:45 , A 211:

Damiano Varagnolo, SRT, will show how he works with the tools "Scalable Learning" and "Kahoot"

Education during lunchbreak December 8 - How should we include all students?

8 Dec. 2017 12:00 – 12:45 , A 3024:

Universities face ever greater challenges as an increasing proportion of students have different forms of disabilities.

-Where can we, as a teacher, meet these students so that they are able to complete their studies?

Lennart Pettersson, HPC, initiates a talk about inclusive education.

Basic course 2 - Developing as a university teacher

Basic course 2, Developing as a university teacher, is equivalent to 4.5 ECTS and is intended for those who have passed Course 1 or have at least 6 months halftime experience in teaching at college level.

Education during lunchbreak November 10 - New possibilities for E-meetings?

Basic Course 3, Pedagogical develoment work

Basic Course 3: University Educational Development, is 3 credits and is aimed at those who have passed Basic Course 2 or the previous university education course at LTU.

Pedagogical Development Fund call 9: application deadline October 25

25 Oct. 2017 00:01 – 23:59 :

Education during lunchbreak September 8-Gear up your teaching

8 Sep. 2017 12:00 – 13:00 , A 3024:

How can we create more output from the teaching and learning activities we do with our students? How can we gain more with the same or less input in form of time or money.

Kristina Edström from KTH will share some experiences.

Clever teaching - open workshop

During the fall 2017 HPC will host a series of workshops Concerning different aspects in the widefield of Increasing student learning.

7th june - Internal educational conference

7 Jun. 2017 08:30 – 16:00 :

On June 7th HPC again stages an internal educational conference

Teaching portfolio

23 May. 2017 13:00 – 14:30 , A 109:

Promotion and appointment - How to write the teaching portfolio

Are you in the process of formulating a qualification portfolio for promotion or appointment at a university? Or do you rather believe that it is not possible to assess teaching skills on a factual basis? Or maybe you are just genera...

Come and improve your education

Luleå Student Union and Student Association will announce a collaboration with HPC: Competition: Come and improve your education - win gift certificates and qualifications on your resume

Education during lunchbreak April 7 - Course evaluations, what feedback do I want to have?

7 Apr. 2017 12:00 – 13:00 , A 3024:

A feature of both students and teachers living are course evaluations. These are typically made after completion of the course and should be a tool for teachers to develop the course. On education at trekvarten Friday, April 7, we will after a short introduction to discuss how teachers can use cours...

Education during lunchbreak March 3 - Learning environments

3 Mar. 2017 12:00 – 13:00 , A 3024:

LTU has invested heavily in creating new learning environments, but how do we use them?

New as teacher

16 Mar. 2017 13:00 – 16:00 , A 3011:

What does it mean to be a teacher at a university in general and LTU in particular? HPC offers all new teachers an afternoon workshop that focuses on the teaching assignment.

Pedagogical Development Fund call 8: application deadline March 30

30 Mar. 2017 00:01 – 23:59 :

The Pedagogical Development Fund will continue as a strategic initiative during 2017-2018. The Vice Chancellor has allocated 4 million SEK for this purpose, and it is now time for the first call. Changes compared with the previous period are that a maximum of SEK 200 000 can be granted an applicatio...

Promoting active learning in signal processing with flipped classroom techniques

10 Mar. 2017 10:00 – 12:00 , A 2527:

Signal processing is known to be an abstract subject. Students often struggle to understand the theoretical concepts, while trying to connect them to engineering applications. Research in pedagogy has shown how the students' learning can greatly be improved by engaging them into active learning and ...

The sixth developmentconference for Swedish engineering educations

The 6th Development Conference for Swedish engeneering educations will be held at Chalmers 22 to 23 November. The development conference for the Swedish engineering education is a national conference for engineering education in colleges and universities. It is now time to register to participate.

Education during lunchbreak

Education during lunchbreak is open inspiration seminars, with the aim of initiating and nurturing a discussion on education and learning in higher education. The seminars are aimed at all those interested in education and training issues at the university.

Education at lunchbreak - February 3

3 Feb. 2017 12:00 – 12:45 :

Motivation 2.0, focusing on GRIT with Malin Larsson Lindbäck. E 1024, 12.00

Who am I supposed to treat equally?

12 Jan. 2017 10:30 – 12:00 , E 632:

Jan-Olov Madeleine Ågren, educator, advisor at Rättighetscentrum Norrbotten (Centre of Equal Rights Norrbotten), talks about equal rights, equal treatment, human diversity, discrimination, norms, prejudices, intersectionality and other stuff for you who daily meets and treats people around you in pe...

Program driven course development supported by CDIO-initiative

Within the framework of the CDIO-initiative at LTU, teachers and supervisors are invited to join an activity for professional development – mainly with a focus on educations for engineers.

Workshop about

9 Dec. 2016 13:00 – 15:00 :

This workshop will be held in swedish. More information is written in swedish

Workshop for new teachers at LTU

1 Dec. 2016 14:00 – 16:00 , A2027:

What does it mean to be a teacher at a university in general and at LTU in particular? HPC offers all new teachers an afternoon workshop that focuses on the teaching assignment.

The Teaching Trick – Improving Student Learning Without Spending More Time Teaching

4 Nov. 2016 09:00 – 12:00 , A109:

Workshop with Kristina Edstrom November 4th

Workshop about Feedback, Assessment and Grading.

26 Oct. 2016 13:00 – 16:30 , A3024:

Wednesday 26 october 13.00-16.30

Workshop now on Wednesday - Teaching and Assessment in Project-Based Courses

12 Oct. 2016 12:00 – 16:30 , A3024:

Come to this workshop if you are interested in teaching and learning in higer education or specifically work with project courses. The workshop is part of a course, but open to everyone because of its relevance.

Workshop about examination

10 Oct. 2016 13:00 – 15:00 :

Workshop - Program Design and Development

21 Sep. 2016 09:30 – 12:00 , A3024:

Open CDIO Workshops Wednesday September 21, at 9:30 to 12:00 with Kristina Edström and Jacob Kuttenkeuler

Swednets annual conference in 2016 at the university

"Annual Conference in Luleå is finished and was a success" - Swednet Board

Trends in net-based learning - Alastair Creelman

9 Jun. 2016 08:45 – 09:30 , A117 (LKAB):

Come and listen to Alastair Creelman June 9 at 8:45 to 9:30 when he talks about trends in net-based learning.

Annual Conference concerning teaching and learning in higher education 9th of June

9 Jun. 2016 08:30 – 12:45 , A117:

Course development with the support of the CDIO Initiative

Registration is now open for the University pedagogy courses HT16

The aim of the courses is to empower you in your role as teacher and thus increase your teaching skills. The courses are held at reduced speed to facilitate your participation.

Teacher trick - how to improve student learning without adding more time themselves

19 Apr. 2015 13:00 – 16:30 :

Educational on lunchbreak - Friday, 8/4

8 Apr. 2016 12:00 – 12:45 :

Pedagogical Development Fund call 7: application deadline March 31

31 Mar. 2016 00:01 – 23:59 :

The Pedagogical Development Fund, with four calls for funding during 2013-2014, will continue as a strategic initiative during 2015-2016. The Vice Chancellor has allocated 4 million SEK for this purpose, and it is now time for the final call.

What does it mean to be a teacher at a university in general and at the university in Particular? HPC offers all new teachers an afternoon workshop That focuses on the teaching assignment.