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Notre Dame Learning maintains this collection of asynchronous resources that you can use at your convenience to discover strategies and support to help you as you work to create the best possible learning experiences for your students.

You are welcome to contact us to discuss anything you see in the library further. We also maintain an additional collection of materials associated with various workshops we offer that you can consult at any time.

Please note: The search tool below searches not only the titles and excerpts of items in the library but, in the case of written resources, the full text of the articles, as well. As such, your search term may sometimes show up in the articles themselves but not in the high-level results displayed on this page.

AI for Teaching and Learning

AI isn’t going anywhere, and instructors are challenged with how to adapt their teaching to this new reality. More importantly, instructors—and higher education as a whole—have the opportunity to think deeply about what it means to educate students who will be living in a world filled with AI tools.

Learn More About AI at Notre Dame

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AI Overview and Definitions

This overview describes what generative AI is compared to other types of AI, what it can and can’t do, and what is meant by the term “prompt” in this context.
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Building Critical AI Literacy

The classroom is an important space for helping students develop critical AI literacy—an understanding of AI’s principles, limitations, ethical considerations, and social impact—in order to use it responsibly.
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Designing Writing Assignments in the Age of Generative AI

Nathaniel Myers of the University Writing Program discusses the impact of generative AI on student writing and offers strategies for designing assignments that promote authentic learning and discourage misuse of tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
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Enhancing Assignments with AI Transparency

Balancing the use of advanced AI tools with maintaining academic integrity is a growing concern in education. Understanding how to transparently integrate AI into assignments is essential for promoting academic integrity and preventing misuse.
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Enhancing Assignments with AI Transparency (Video)

Alex Ambrose of ND Learning’s Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence demonstrates how to test AI tools on real assignments, emphasizing the importance of understanding the capabilities and limitations of these systems.
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Establishing AI Policies for Your Course

There are a range of options for how instructors can choose to manage the use of AI in their courses. This article provides guidance on crafting your AI policy.
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Five Things to Consider Before Giving AI-Based Assignments

Experimenting with AI in the classroom presents opportunities for personalizing learning, incorporating more creative assessments, improving accessibility, and promoting deeper learning. However, classroom use also presents several challenges.
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Five Things to Know About Generative AI & Critical AI Literacy

Alongside the technical literacy needed to successfully work with artificial intelligence tools, there is also an obligation to develop critical literacy—not just how but when, and when not, to use AI. Here are five things to consider.
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Five Things to Know About Generative AI & Technical Literacy

With so many tools and systems, it can be overwhelming figuring out where even to start when it comes to generative AI. Here are five things we think you should know about using it.
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Generating Prompts

When using text-to-text AI systems, how you prompt the system significantly impacts the results. This video explores the CRAFT framework (Context, Role, Action, Format, Target) and other strategies for effective prompting.
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Intro to Generative AI

John Behrens, director of the Technology and Digital Studies Program in the College of Arts and Letters, provides an overview of generative AI, explaining its powerful capabilities in performing tasks once limited to humans.
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Intro to Text-to-Text Systems

Text-to-text generative AI systems like ChatGPT generate text in response to user prompts based on complex statistical models. Watch this demo video to get familiar with how the process works and what it looks like onscreen.
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Learning Goals and Generative AI in Writing Assignments

Featuring Nathaniel Myers from the University Writing Program, this video explores how to design writing assignments in the context of generative AI, focusing on preserving key learning goals while considering AI’s potential benefits and drawbacks.
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Navigating AI Tools with Integrity in Academia

Ardea Russo, director of the Office of Academic Standards, highlights the importance of academic integrity in the era of generative AI. Aimed at students, this video stresses the need to build foundational knowledge and evaluate AI outputs critically.
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Opening the Dialogue on AI in Education

Ron Metoyer, vice president and associate provost for teaching and learning, encourages those who teach at Notre Dame to explore tools like ChatGPT, build their understanding of AI, and have open conversations with students about its pros and cons.
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Potential Uses of Generative AI in the Classroom

Here we share just a few examples of some of the ways both students and faculty can use AI to complement their learning experience.
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Practical AI Assessment Steps for Educators

How do you balance AI use with academic integrity? Focusing on clear communication of AI policies and proper documentation, this video introduces the Generative AI Acceptable Use Scale, which helps instructors define AI use levels in assignments.
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Strategies for Effective Teaching in the Age of AI

AI is challenging instructors to refresh our pedagogy and provide new ways for students to demonstrate what they learn. These strategies can help you create more effective learning experiences, both AI-enabled and not.
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Testing Your Assignments with AI

Do you know how well AI can complete your assignments? This post explores practical steps for educators to test AI tools on real assignments to uncover their strengths and weaknesses.
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Writing Instruction and Generative AI

While our syllabi may say “AI-generated content cannot be submitted as your own,” what about students asking AI to provide a topic idea or give feedback? Using examples, this resource considers how you might approach such applications in your courses.

Campus Resources

The links below are selected from a broad array of resources and services that support teaching at Notre Dame. If you have questions about any of them or recommendations for additions, please feel free to learning@nd.edu.

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Academic Calendar

This page on the Office of the Registrar’s site shares details of the current/upcoming semester’s calendar along with course registration timelines, future graduation dates, and more.
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Academic Services for Student-Athletes (ASSA)

If you teach varsity athletes, Academic Services for Student-Athletes (631–5585) will ask to be informed on student progress.
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Bulletins of Information

The Office of the Registrar publishes the undergraduate and graduate Bulletins of Information each year to summarize the programs of study, the academic requirements, and the course offerings at the University.
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Center for Social Concerns (CSC)

The Center for Social Concerns (CSC) supports community-based learning, community-based research, and service learning initiatives with consultative support, awards, and grants.
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Center for Student Support and Care

Consulting with students, faculty, staff, and families to promote student well-being and accessibility. Supports students through access to care and wellness consultants and Sara Bea Accessibility Services.
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Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures (CSLC)

The Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures (CSLC) supports language and cultural acquisition through a broad array of programs including Peer Tutoring, Summer Language Abroad, and English for Academic Purposes.
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Center for University Advising

The Center for University Advising—home of First Year Advising, Academic Support, and the Learning Resource Center—offers mentorship, support, and guidance to students as they write the next chapter of their scholarship.
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CIF Blue

CIF (Course Instructor Feedback) Blue is an online course evaluation tool that collects student feedback to enhance teaching methods and course content across the University. For help interpreting your reports, contact kaneb@nd.edu.
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Classroom Technology Support

The Office of Information Technology offers experienced technical staff to support your classroom needs in real time. You can request help by calling 1–8778 from Registrar-managed classrooms.
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Class Search

Search for courses being offered by semester, subject, campus, instructor, and a variety of other criteria. You can also read course descriptions and see registration restrictions.
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Core Curriculum

Central to undergraduate education at the University of Notre Dame is the core curriculum, a set of requirements that apply to all students, regardless of major.
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Course Packet Creation

The link here will take you to the on-campus FedEx Office location, which can assist with a variety of course packet needs. Please note that Mendoza College of Business faculty may first want to consult with the Mendoza Faculty Support Center.
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Faculty Handbook

The Faculty Handbook is a searchable repository of resources related to academic governance (including Notre Dame’s Academic Articles, academic codes, and the undergraduate honor code), University policies, and general campus information.
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Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (CUSE)

The Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (CUSE) promotes the intellectual development of our undergraduates through scholarly engagement, research, creative endeavors, and the pursuit of fellowships.
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Graduate Student Government

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) exists to improve the quality of life for graduate students, help them develop professionally, cultivate their social well-being, and represent their academic interests.
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du Lac: A Guide to Student Life

du Lac: A Guide to Student Life is the official student handbook of the University of Notre Dame and a central resource for information for those currently enrolled at the University.
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Library Reserves

ND’s Hesburgh Libraries system offers Library Reserves, a tool that instructors can use to make library content available online to their students. Library Reserves provides access to books, book chapters, journal articles, streaming videos, and audio.
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Library Services

Services offered by the Hesburgh Libraries include library research instruction for classes, library research consultations, course reserves, thesis and dissertation camps, and workshops.
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Office of the Registrar

Consult the Office of the Registrar’s website for information on grade reporting, the academic calendar, classroom requests, class and examination schedules, commencement, and other related topics.
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Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, Notre Dame’s on-campus museum, offers a variety of ways to integrate its collections, exhibitions, and programs into your teaching, including class visits, a teaching gallery, and course development grants.
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Standard Class Times

Undergraduate courses follow the University standard class times listed on this page. Graduate-level standard times and one-day meeting patterns are also included via a PDF.
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Textbook Orders

Through this web portal, instructors can select the materials for their upcoming courses that they would like to be made available through the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore. The page also includes information for contacting the bookstore directly.
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University Policy Repository

The authoritative source for all University policies. Policies are listed by audience and subject as well as on a comprehensive A to Z page.
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Writing Center

The Writing Center offers one-on-one feedback on writing projects and oral presentations to students from across the University—first-years to seniors, undergraduates and graduate students, native and non-native English speakers.

Inclusive Teaching

This is a collection of resources that highlight strategies that will help you design and deliver just and equitable learning experiences.

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Anti-racist Pedagogy: What, Why and How?

The Kaneb Center’s Horane Diatta-Holgate discusses anti-racist pedagogy, an approach to teaching that centers on the impact of racial histories and cultural experiences within and outside academic spaces.
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Enhancing Growth Mindset

Why have a growth mindset? Enhancing a growth mindset will help students see the value in their efforts and help them to persist through struggle. Dweck’s research has shown that the actions of instructors have a meaningful impact on student mindset.
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Facilitating Inclusive Dialogues

The primary goal of inclusive dialigue is to provide opportunities for meaningful engagement and inquiry. Learn how to structure and facilitate inclusive dialogues to promote deeper learning, personal reflection, and professional growth.
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Inclusive Course Design

Students and instructors bring diverse experiences and expertise into every class. Inclusive course design is an iterative process that begins with a reflective and equity-minded approach to teaching and learning.
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Incorporating Feminist Pedagogy Into Your Courses

Feminist pedagogy disrupts power dynamics that undergird the traditional classroom. By emphasizing the classroom as a space of community, feminist pedagogy fosters connections and cooperation between students and instructors.
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Incorporating Trauma-Informed Pedagogy into Your Courses

Trauma-informed pedagogies are increasingly at the forefront of latest conversations about equity-oriented teaching. Most students have experienced a traumatic event in their lives and these events can impact how students perform in any classroom.
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What Inclusive Instructors Do: Book Talk with Dr. Tracie Addy

Dr. Addy, coauthor of What Inclusive Instructors Do, discusses the key concepts that are important to inclusive teaching. Please note playback of the video is limited to those with a Notre Dame NetID.
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Principles and Strategies for Inclusive Language in Class Environments

Using inclusive language in the classroom is important for cultivating a welcoming and motivating classroom environment where students perceive that their different identities, knowledge and skills are respected.
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Syllabus 101

While Notre Dame doesn’t have an official syllabus template, this article will guide you through several elements that we recommend including when designing a new course.
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Syllabus Review Checklist

Regularly reviewing your syllabus promotes inquiry into not only the syllabus itself but also prompts reflection on teaching strategies more broadly. To help with that, we have developed a checklist for evaluating your syllabus.
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Transparent Assignment Design

The transparent assignment framework was developed as part of a set of strategies to increase transparency in higher education, a project known as TiLT (Transparency in Learning and Teaching).

Syllabus Policy Language

Course and University policies you choose to include in your syllabus are an opportunity to develop an inclusive and supportive learning environment. University policies—such as those concerning accessibility, academic honesty, and Title IX—provide information and resources that connect students to the Notre Dame community. Course policies—on attendance, participation, technology, etc.—communicate your expectations of student behavior in your specific course.

These sample syllabus policies are provided as a starting point for adding policies to your syllabus. Instructors typically select those policies that are most relevant to their course context and modify them as needed. We recommend using inclusive, student-centered language that signals your commitment to student learning and growth.

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Accessibility

An accessibility policy signals to students that you are committed to equity and students' diverse learning access needs. You can invite students with accommodations to talk with you further about how you can best support their learning.
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Attendance

The best attendance policy is one that promotes student learning. Consider how your attendance policy can be compassionate and flexible, while also maintaining a high standard of learning for all students.
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Establishing AI Policies for Your Course

There are a range of options for how instructors can choose to manage the use of AI in their courses. This article provides guidance on crafting your AI policy.
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Honor Code

Notre Dame students are expected to abide by the Academic Code of Honor Pledge. In this article, you will find examples that you might use to highlight the Honor Code in a syllabus for an undergraduate course.
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Inclusiveness

Including a statement on inclusion illustrates your commitment to creating spaces where all students are welcome, valued, and provided an equal opportunity to succeed. In this article, you can find an example of the suggested syllabus language.
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Mental Health

A mental health or well-being statement signals your care for students as individuals and your commitment to their success. Consider providing information about what to do if they are struggling or in crisis, including where on campus they can find help.
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Privacy

Privacy and confidentiality policies communicate when and how student data will be used and outline the expectation that all classroom discussions will be kept confidential. In this article, you can find an example of the suggested syllabus language.
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Resilience

Guidance on suggested syllabus language in the event of an emergency situation or disruption to normal campus operations (weather, health, etc.)
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Smart Use of Technology

Your technology policy should outline the appropriate use of laptops, cell phones, and other personal devices in accordance with your learning goals. You can also provide students with guidance on effective technology management outside the classroom.
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Title IX

Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in all university programs and activities, including, but not limited to, admissions, recruiting, financial aid, academic programs, etc. You may consider including a Title IX policy as a resource for students.

Teaching Strategies

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Active Learning

Lecturing is not always the best use of class time. A review of research on engineering education (Prince 2004) found considerable support for active learning. Kolb writes about four learning dimensions: experiencing, reflecting, thinking, and acting.
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Anti-racist Pedagogy: What, Why and How?

The Kaneb Center’s Horane Diatta-Holgate discusses anti-racist pedagogy, an approach to teaching that centers on the impact of racial histories and cultural experiences within and outside academic spaces.
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Building Better Bookends: The First Day of Class

Your first day of class is crucial for student motivation, classroom community, and setting the tone for your semester. This article discusses the importance of assessing baseline knowledge, reviewing the syllabus, and teaching on the first day.
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Building Better Bookends: The Last Day of Class

Why focus on the last day? The last day of class carries outsized importance in both student learning and their lasting impressions of the course. Given the chaos of this time of year, we urge you to think about how to tie things off meaningfully.
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Enhancing Growth Mindset

Why have a growth mindset? Enhancing a growth mindset will help students see the value in their efforts and help them to persist through struggle. Dweck’s research has shown that the actions of instructors have a meaningful impact on student mindset.
Article

Facilitating Inclusive Dialogues

The primary goal of inclusive dialigue is to provide opportunities for meaningful engagement and inquiry. Learn how to structure and facilitate inclusive dialogues to promote deeper learning, personal reflection, and professional growth.
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Gathering and Responding to Early Student Feedback

Early student feedback is feedback on teaching and student learning experiences that are systematically gathered during the first half of the semester.
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Giving Effective Feedback on Student Writing

By focusing on providing quality, effective feedback, we can maximize its positive effects on learning—not only helping students become better writers, but better thinkers, with increased confidence and motivation to succeed.
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Incorporating Feminist Pedagogy Into Your Courses

Feminist pedagogy disrupts power dynamics that undergird the traditional classroom. By emphasizing the classroom as a space of community, feminist pedagogy fosters connections and cooperation between students and instructors.
Article

Incorporating Trauma-Informed Pedagogy into Your Courses

Trauma-informed pedagogies are increasingly at the forefront of latest conversations about equity-oriented teaching. Most students have experienced a traumatic event in their lives and these events can impact how students perform in any classroom.
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The Spark of Learning: Book Talk with Author Sarah Rose Cavanagh

Sarah Rose Cavanagh, author of The Spark of Learning, joined us for a virtual event focused on how tapping into emotions can be a highly potent teaching strategy. Please note playback of the video is limited to those with a Notre Dame NetID.
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Potential Uses of Generative AI in the Classroom

Here we share just a few examples of some of the ways both students and faculty can use AI to complement their learning experience.
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Provost’s Learning Lightning Talks – September 2021

Several Notre Dame faculty members share short talks (four to six minutes long) detailing various teaching strategies they have employed, including work in assessment and learning analytics.
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Strategies for Effective Teaching in the Age of AI

AI is challenging instructors to refresh our pedagogy and provide new ways for students to demonstrate what they learn. These strategies can help you create more effective learning experiences, both AI-enabled and not.
Article

Syllabus 101

While Notre Dame doesn’t have an official syllabus template, this article will guide you through several elements that we recommend including when designing a new course.
Article

Syllabus Review Checklist

Regularly reviewing your syllabus promotes inquiry into not only the syllabus itself but also prompts reflection on teaching strategies more broadly. To help with that, we have developed a checklist for evaluating your syllabus.
Article

Transparent Assignment Design

The transparent assignment framework was developed as part of a set of strategies to increase transparency in higher education, a project known as TiLT (Transparency in Learning and Teaching).