Learning Innovation & Technology was delighted to host Dr. Eric Mazur for a workshop on “Innovating Education to Educate Innovators” on November 20th, 3:30-5:00. Dr. Mazur is well known for the pedagogical Peer Instruction approach that enhances the use of polling in large classes.

Dr. Mazur is the Balkanski Professor of Physics and Applied Physics and Dean of Applied Physics at Harvard University, Member of the Faculty of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Past President of the Optical Society.

Mazur is a leading speaker on optics and on education. His motivational lectures on interactive teaching, educational technology, and assessment have inspired people around the world to change their approach to teaching.

Eric also joined several faculty members for an informal dialogue on teaching and learning over lunch. Not to worry if you missed him, you can access a video of “Innovating Education to Educate Innovators”.