Tag Educational Innovation

‘Markets with Frictions’ is topic of second UW–Madison MOOC

October 24, 2013

“Markets with Frictions” probably wasn’t a topic of conversation at the last party you attended — unless you’re an economist. UW–Madison finance professor Randall Wright wants to change that. Leading the second pilot Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) at UW–Madison, Wright’s “Markets with Frictions” begins Oct. 30, bringing economic theory to a wider audience.

Educational Innovation funding awarded for 21 projects

May 14, 2013

Funding has been awarded for 21 projects that continue to advance UW’s commitment to Educational Innovation.

Six chosen for sabbaticals to advance Educational Innovation

April 16, 2013

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has awarded six faculty members Educational Innovation (EI) funds designed to provide them the opportunity to extend their sabbatical plans to further an educational innovation project.

Business school embraces ‘KDBIN’ framework

March 21, 2013

Why should students brave the cold for an early morning class when they can access the same lectures from their room, on their own schedule, and at their own pace? What future is there for on-campus degree programs in the connected  digital world? The Wisconsin School of Business has embraced a new framework, dubbed “KDBIN," to confront those questions.

New campus leaders to speak at Showcase March 20

March 7, 2013

“Innovation” is a word we’ve heard a lot lately, given that it’s the Year of Innovation and Educational Innovation is a campus priority. Innovation will also be front and center March 20 at Showcase 2013, where seven UW leaders who are new to our campus will share their perspectives on current innovation efforts and opportunities to innovate even more.

UW-Madison to expand distance learning with Massive Open Online Courses

February 20, 2013

The University of Wisconsin–Madison announced today that it will offer four pilot courses as part of a new delivery system in higher education known as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).

Academic Staff Institute offers networking and professional development opportunities

February 19, 2013

This year’s Academic Staff Institute features networking opportunities as well as the chance to laugh with speaker Michael Feldman, host of Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Whad’Ya Know?”

A guide for creating an Educational Innovation plan

November 27, 2012

While there are numerous outlets to demonstrate innovation here at UW–Madison, focusing on one of five areas may help get you started. For each area, there are Eductaional Innovation experts able to help guide you with the process.

A point in the right EI direction

October 25, 2012

Educational Innovation is an opportunity for faculty and staff to build upon the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s long history of innovation by finding ways to do what we’re already doing — just better.

CALS departments go in range of directions

August 16, 2012

After Brad Barham finished his term as chair of the University Committee, he looked around the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and realized someone needed to help advance the college’s engagement with the chancellor’s initiative on Educational Innovation.

Sustainability engineers fill key industry needs

July 16, 2012

Patrick Eagan likes to look at sustainability as an opportunity for engineers to become leaders in green development. Today, sustainability is no longer just a concept but a global imperative —and as human impact on the earth increases, changes are needed to keep the planet healthy. To address demand, Eagan, a UW–Madison professor of engineering professional development, worked on a team of professionals who created the new online master of engineering in sustainable systems engineering (SSE) degree at UW–Madison.

Forms of online learning enhance students’ experiences

April 24, 2012

When Jamie Henke set out to create an online course in music theory, some feared that the only students who would enroll would be those who wanted to attend class from their residence halls, still clad in pajamas.