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12/13/2024

Did you miss the discussion with Haya Ajjan of Elon University Martha and Spencer Love School of Business on how to build student relationships with AI?

She shared practical strategies for using AI to support active learning, deepen engagement, and build connections with students.

Watch the recording now: https://bit.ly/3Vs7Ipb

Discover new ideas and content for your courses—curated by our editors, partners, and faculty from leading business schools.

12/13/2024

“Students weren’t just solving scheduling problems—they were learning how to share information, plan their actions, and work together as a project team.”

Discover how Luis Fernando Pérez Armas from the IÉSEG School of Management incorporates gamification into the classroom: https://bit.ly/41jjPbS

Discover effective gamification strategies to enhance student engagement in higher education. Learn how one professor fosters healthy competition with

12/12/2024

Our webinar recording on how adjuncts can thrive with support from HBP Education is now available!

Get insider insights from our course material curation expert, who guides you through best practices and tips for discovering the best course material for your adjunct teaching needs.

Watch the recording now: https://bit.ly/4f7192l

Discover new ideas and content for your courses—curated by our editors, partners, and faculty from leading business schools.

12/11/2024

Success in business means knowing how to anticipate issues, defend ideas, and build consensus in dynamic settings.

To prepare students for the demands of their future careers, Bill Peterson and Brandon Campitelli, professors from The University of Texas at Austin, developed simulated leadership meetings, an alternative to traditional assessment methods that helps students turn their course knowledge into practical leadership skills.

Read more in this week’s Inspiring Minds article: https://bit.ly/3D60Ibo

Learn how to incorporate simulated leadership meetings into your courses to engage students and prepare them for real-world career challenges. This ap

12/10/2024

📢 Calling All Case Authors!

Have you taught with cases and have an idea for a great short case? We’re inviting experienced authors to submit proposals for new Quick Cases to be included in our catalog.

About the opportunity:
• The final product will consist of a Quick Case that is 750 words or fewer, focusing on a specific learning scenario that illustrates real-world management challenges with one or two defined learning objectives.
• Authors will also prepare a 3–6-page teaching guide to support effective classroom discussion.
• We offer editorial support to help refine your work for a polished, impactful final product.

Find editorial guidelines and submit your proposal today via our portal: https://harvardbizedu.submittable.com/submit

12/09/2024

Improve your case-teaching skills with our Fundamentals of Case Teaching online course.

Why give it a try? Here are five good reasons:
1. It's on-demand and interactive, so you can complete it at your own pace.
2. Learn to craft questions that get students engaged.
3. Get practical tips for evaluating participation and navigating real-life scenarios.
4. Take an inside look at a Harvard Business School case classroom.
5. Earn a Certificate of Completion to verify your training.

Get started today with a free trial of the first module: https://bit.ly/3BbEfsP

Fundamentals of Case Teaching is an online, self-paced introduction to teaching with the case method. It is ideal for faculty who are new to case teaching or who want to learn practical skills for using case studies in their classrooms. The course is organized into six modules that coach educators t...

12/06/2024

Research shows that humor increases students’ interest in class material, as well as their motivation, critical thinking, and overall learning.

In this Inspiring Minds article, G. James Lemoine, educator at University at Buffalo School of Management, and Andre Martinuzzi, educator at WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien), share how instructors can establish and nurture a culture of humor in the classroom, as well as how to invite and empower students to stretch their creativity through humorous assignments.

Read more: https://bit.ly/49o0Izi

Discover how to create a culture of humor in your classroom. These fun examples and humorous assignments can help you lighten your instructional approach and lean into humor as a learning tool to boost student engagement and creativity.

12/05/2024

NEW! HBP Education’s Must Reads: Encouraging and Navigating Challenging Class Discussions.

Download this collection of popular articles from Inspiring Minds to get strategies for leading uncomfortable class discussions effectively.

From laying the groundwork for difficult conversations to fostering respectful debate, the insights in this collection can help you create dynamic learning environments that inspire stimulating discussions with memorable learning.

Get your free copy: https://bit.ly/49j0A4d

From laying the groundwork for difficult conversations to fostering respectful debate, the insights in this collection can help you create dynamic learning environments that inspire stimulating discussions with memorable learning.

12/04/2024

“Changing an entire institution’s culture may be an impossible task, but you can introduce small bursts of positivity to work life that help alleviate stress and increase connection, engagement, and morale.”

Penn Graduate School of Education educators Kandi Wiens and Peter Eckel outline practical strategies to combat workplace burnout, specifically stemming from cynicism toward one’s job, and foster a healthier campus culture.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3CZ1Kpu

Explore how workplace cynicism affects higher ed leaders and discover 10 actionable strategies to overcome it, fostering a more positive and resilient campus environment.

12/03/2024

Are you intentional and disciplined in how you take short breaks throughout the day?

To help you better create these moments to pause throughout your academic workday, Rebecca Zucker, founding partner at Next Step Partners, shares her insights into how short breaks can maximize educators’ time and energy.

Discover her eight strategies here: https://bit.ly/41iSFBY

12/03/2024

Are you intentional and disciplined in how you take short breaks throughout the day?

To help you better create these moments to pause throughout your academic workday, Rebecca Zucker, founding partner at Next Step Partners, shares her insights into how short breaks can maximize educators’ time and energy.

Discover her eight strategies here: https://bit.ly/41iSFBY

12/03/2024

As we near the end of term, it’s time to think about student feedback.

In this week’s issue of The Faculty Lounge you'll find 5 barriers to getting useful feedback from students—and how to overcome them.

Read more from Deborah Grayson Riegel and get The Faculty Lounge delivered weekly to your inbox: https://bit.ly/49jRggu

We’re a weekly newsletter for educators like you to explore ideas important to your work. If you’re interested in receiving The Faculty Lounge every week, subscribe below!

12/02/2024

Considering case studies for your upcoming course?

Join us for our virtual Teaching with Cases seminar on January 15-16, 2025 led by Professor Bill Schiano of Bentley University.

Learn practical skills for integrating case studies into teaching.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3Zx4L97

Virtual Seminar

11/29/2024

Interested in getting in-depth insights about teaching with the Back Bay Battery simulation?

Join this free webinar led by HBP simulations expert, Ashley Parker, on Tuesday, December 3 at 12pm ET.

Discover what levels and courses this simulation is best suited for, what learning objectives it can help you address, and how your students will experience the simulation.

Register now: https://he.hbsp.harvard.edu/202412-StrategicInnovationSimBackBayBattery.html?cid=organic-social|facebook|2024-11-29-sim-webinar-back-bay-battery|none|event-webinar|unknown|webinar-registration|nov2024

In this webinar, you will:

11/29/2024

“At SJSU’s Lucas College, we celebrate faculty who build our institutional mission through their actions. . . . We recognize and reward them based on how their work aligns with our mission, and the impact they make on our students and society.”

In our latest Inspiring Minds article, Dean Rangapriya (Priya) Kannan of the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business shares why recalibrating faculty performance metrics can strengthen a teaching college’s competitive advantage and help define what sets it apart.

Read the full article to discover more about this and other ways these universities can define their competitive edge and boost enrollment: https://hbsp.harvard.edu/inspiring-minds/3-ways-teaching-universities-can-stay-competitive?cid=organic-social%7Cfacebook%7C2024-11-29-3-ways-teaching-universities-can-stay-competitive%7Cnone%7Cthought-lead-inspiring-minds%7Cunknown%7Cinspiring-minds-article%7Cnov2024

Explore actionable insights for deans and faculty at teaching universities to enhance their institution’s unique strengths and align strategic goals.

11/28/2024

Interested in learning how to browse, search, and filter our rich catalog of course content for your needs?

Join this free webinar on Tuesday, December 3 at 15:00 CET to get insights from a content curation professional who can guide you through best practices and tips for selecting and evaluating content options.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3B2iw6v

Discover how to browse, search, and filter HBP Education

11/27/2024

Join this free webinar on Thursday, December 12 at 11am ET to learn how to foster student engagement with Gen AI.

Haya Ajjan, Associate Dean and Professor of Management Information Systems at Elon University Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, will share practical strategies for using AI to support active learning, deepen engagement, and build impactful student relationships.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3V9dZpy

Generative AI is transforming the way educators connect with students by creating personalized experiences that promote active participation and lead to more meaningful learning. In this webinar, Haya Ajjan, Associate Dean and Professor of Management Information Systems at Elon University, will shar...

11/26/2024

When done right, gamification can transform the classroom. In this Inspiring Minds article, Luis Fernando Pérez Armas from the IÉSEG School of Management shares the strategies he uses in leveraging gaming elements to enhance student engagement and boost performance.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3VaRPTM

Discover effective gamification strategies to enhance student engagement in higher education. Learn how one professor fosters healthy competition with