The Commons
The Commons is a space for interprofessional development, discussion, and innovation. A broad community of librarians, instructional designers, teaching experts, and technology leaders can connect here in support of educational goals.
We invite you to think about The Commons as a space to activate your creative and innovative ideas.
U of M faculty, staff, and students can use the Commons to:
- explore new technologies,
- practice active learning and other educational teaching techniques,
- create course content,
- engage in interdisciplinary conversation and collaboration,
- attend workshops to support teaching and learning across the health sciences disciplines, and
- build partnerships and work together in an interprofessional space.
Space and technology
Active learning classroom
- Seats: 24 total. 4 active learning pods with 6 seats at each.
- Set-up includes an instructor podium, computer and Crestron panel that lets instructor change display screens to one of four pods
1:Button Studio
- Seats: 1-2
- High-quality video production at the touch of a button
Conference room
- Seats: 16
- Room can be a Zoom room and has access to a kitchenette for catering
Upcoming workshops in the Commons
Workshops are free of charge on a first come, first-served basis. Registration requested.
No events are scheduled.
More HSL eventsRecent news in the Commons
Related staff
Lisa McGuire
Associate Director, Education & Research Services
Liz Weinfurter
Nursing Librarian and Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Location
- Phillips-Wangensteen Building — Room 5-150
Hours
- The Commons is open during scheduled workshops and events. Consultations are available by request.