The 2024 Launch Program is a synchronous, three-day overview of course design and teaching at Brown for new faculty and postdoctoral scholars. During this program, participants will develop a syllabus for their course(s), connect with resources to support teaching and learning, and see themselves as a member of Brown’s teaching and learning community.
We offered both in-person and virtual programming. By the end of Launch, participants will:
- Apply evidence-based practices in course design to their syllabus.
- Meaningfully implement technology into course activities.
- Build community with new instructors at Brown.
- Incorporate peer feedback to develop their syllabus over time.
- Engage with teaching and learning resources that enhance their confidence in course design (or teaching at Brown).
- Develop an awareness of the Brown culture and environment.
- Critically reflect on their teaching practice.