Global Learning Spaces (GLS) are classrooms that put the best teaching technologies at your fingertips. Whether classes are conducted with in-person or hybrid audiences, one-touch join reduces the friction of connecting a personal device to the room audio and video, allowing the instructor freedom of movement within the classroom and providing more viewing and reviewing options for a more inclusive experience for students.

Instructors who are looking for opportunities to incorporate the classroom into a larger student engagement strategy are encouraged to use the Microsoft Teams for Canvas integration and take the Learning Together with Teams Training. Note that this training will be best for faculty who have already taken basic classroom technology training.

Faculty interested in exploring transformational opportunities to connect within and beyond the classroom can also schedule a 1:1 virtual consultation with Academic Technologies to discuss advanced teaching workflows in the classroom using Microsoft Teams and tablets. These sessions are geared toward faculty who have already taken the basic classroom training and have specific questions about integrating Teams or classroom technology into their teaching practice.

Additional Classroom Engagement Tools

A variety of technology options allow further engagement for those faculty looking for an extended toolset. If you do not need the full list of options right away, you can consult these resources over time.

• On-demand training is available for instructors who would like to learn more about using an iPad or Microsoft Surface in the classroom.
• Review the knowledge base article What is Miro? to learn more about encouraging collaboration and group whiteboarding in the classroom or in Teams environments.
• On-demand training is available for instructors who would like to utilize polling to engage learners in live classes using Poll Everywhere.