A mini-course on the essentials for teaching at Harvard Summer School

New to the Extension School or looking to brush up on some basics? Our Instructor Institute has all the resources you need to teach at the Extension School.

Use your syllabus to make a positive first impression and set the tone for your course.

Content should directly help students succeed in their practice and assessments. This is different from including all the content that is related to a particular topic or what someone personally thinks is important or exciting.

Interweave active learning with your lecture for peer interaction, and plan for breaks.

Formative and Summative Assessments and Feedback helps your students build on their work and understand how their work connects with the larger picture of the class.

Community & Interaction is defined differently for different classes, instructors, and students. See these tips for building community online.

Be responsive to the non-traditional adult learners. Empower and motivate learners by leveraging their expertise & experiences

First time teaching online? What to do in your first session.

Easy-to-implement ways to put the spotlight back on your syllabus.