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. 

About the Commons

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.

The Commons, located in Phillips-Wangensteen Building — Room 5-150, is open during scheduled workshops and events. Consultations are available by request. 

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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

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Related staff

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