Teaching Commons
Teaching and Learning Together
The Teaching Commons website is where all members of the Stanford community find resources, consider solutions, and explore strategies curated from across the university to enhance their teaching and learning practices.
Recent articles
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Hands-on MBA course explores human flourishing and AI
Reports on "AI for Human Flourishing," a course incorporating vibe coding, field trips, and a hour-long final conversation with AI experts from a range of fields
June 02, 2026
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‘You can’t outsource critical thinking’
COLLEGE 102 assignment asked students to write policy memos and discusses "understanding checks"
May 19, 2026
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Stanford announces $1 million in seed grants to shape the future of AI in education
A new university-wide initiative provides funding for courses, research, and critical thinking about AI in teaching.
April 21, 2026
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Instructors and students explore the advanced technology of Wallenberg Learning Space
Students and instructors are making the most of the technology in one of Stanford’s advanced classrooms after a major upgrade.
April 02, 2026
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Decoding Podcast: Inside the Research on AI in STEM Education
A student podcast explores a GSE researcher's findings on AI in the classroom.
March 19, 2026
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Decoding Podcast: Student Life, Disability, and Tech-enabled Learning
A student podcast shares one alum's story of life as a Stanford student with a disability.
March 19, 2026
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Is your syllabus reaching prospective students?
Post your syllabus to syllabus.stanford.edu using the Canvas Syllabus tool – even enrolled students will thank you.
March 10, 2026
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How Stanford educators are bringing AI into the classroom
AI Meets Education at Stanford (AIMES), with examples from writing, art, philosophy, and computer science
October 23, 2025
Announcements
Congratulations on a successful academic year 2025-2026!
Thank you for another year of meaningful and engaged teaching and learning at Stanford. We appreciate every student, instructor, and community member who engaged with Teaching Commons resources, attended an event, and supported our mission of enhancing teaching and learning at Stanford.
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Featured Teaching Guides
Artificial Intelligence Teaching Guide
A series of instructional web pages for instructors and teaching teams about using AI tools for teaching and learning.
Inclusive Teaching Guide
This guide includes suggestions for fostering inclusive, diverse, and equitable learning communities, links to student support services, tips for making course materials accessible, and methods for encouraging discussions from multiple viewpoints.
Disruption Preparation Guide
Strategies for preparing for and adapting to disruptions to teaching and learning, such as public health emergencies, current events, and natural disasters.
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