Communities of Practice
The CTE's Communities of Practice provide opportunities for sustained and deeper engagement
with teaching related interests and topics in a collegial setting. They allow for
informal conversation and idea sharing among colleagues involved in a particular area
of teaching.
Generative Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice Coming Soon!
Coordinators and Instructors of Large Undergraduate Courses
In this informal, cross-disciplinary discussion group, participants discuss and share
best practices and resources for 1) effective coordination of large undergraduate
courses, including logistics, class management, GTA and adjunct supervision, and other
issues unique to large course management, and 2) teaching and administration of large
introductory courses The group meets two to three times a semester, discussing concerns,
ideas, and other issues, regularly inviting campus offices to contribute to the discussion.
Please contact Nicole Hair at hairnl@mailbox.sc.edu if you are interested in participating
in the CILUC CoP.
Virtual Environments
The Virtual Environments Community of Practice is planning ways to bring 360° video,
virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality into teaching and learning environments
at USC. Meetings are open to faculty, staff and students. To join this group, please
email Andy Schumpert at schumpca@email.sc.edu. If you are interested in implementing
Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and/or 360° video into your curriculum, the Center
for Teaching Excellence has the technology available that you can checkout to get
started. Visit the Teaching Resources/Virtual Environments section of our website
to learn more.
