The Learning and Teaching Nexus
at the New York University School of Professional Studies (SPS) works at the intersection of institutional schooling, workplace and professional advancement, and self-directed learning to explore educational possibilities in the Post-Information Age.
Print Your Dreams at the LaGuardia Studio
If you’ve ever wished you could explore an idea in three dimensions but didn’t know how to get started, you might be excited to learn that help is available right on the NYU campus. Located in a deceptively small building behind Bobst Library, NYU’s LaGuardia Studio offers the NYU community an incredible array of additive manufacturing services, including 3D scanning, 3D printing, and design help to make your vision a reality. The Nexus team recently toured their facility, and after seeing...
Nexus Review: Ed Discussion
Introduction There are several challenges faculty face when facilitating meaningful interaction in online synchronous and asynchronous courses. For example: How can I encourage students to ask questions and learn from one another rather than relying solely on the instructor? How can I structure online discussions so they remain organized, searchable, and useful over time? How can I support participation and interaction without significantly increasing my facilitation workload? Brightspace...
Assignments with AI: Conduct a Brand Audit
In this sample assignment, students use NotebookLM to analyze a “ brand’s performance and market position .” Through this process, students learn how to conduct a brand audit and develop critical thinking skills to evaluate AI outputs. AI Tool NotebookLM Summary Students conduct a brand audit using NotebookLM. Students select and upload materials from a brand they are investigating, then work with the Notebook to assess the brand. Assignment Description & Instructions Task: Conduct a brand...