Learning & teaching roles
We provide professional development opportunities and resources for staff involved with learning and teaching at all stages of their career.
Teaching continuity preparation for remote teaching
A toolkit of learning technologies that will be useful for remote teaching is available here - https://www.ed.ac.uk/teaching-continuity.
This site also contains advice about preparing to teach remotely. Training will be offered to support remote teaching and this is being co-ordinated by Information Services. You can find out more about the training available from the teaching continuity web pages link above.
Teaching roles & assessment
Information on: tutoring & demonstrating; assessment & feedback; digital education; Personal Tutoring; mainstreaming learning adjustments and inclusive teaching; reviewing your teaching; academic transitions; and more.
Accreditation, programmes & events
About the University's CPD Framework for Learning and Teaching, Edinburgh Teaching Award, PgCert Academic Practice, Introduction to Academic Practice, and learning and teaching-themed short workshops.
Funding opportunities
Principal's Teaching Award Scheme (PTAS), and other possible funding opportunities related to learning and teaching enhancement.
Connecting with us
Connecting with the IAD's learning and teaching team, and with relevant networks such as our Masters Network, Scholarship of Teaching & Learning network, Experienced Teachers' Network, and student engagement network 'ENGAGE'.
Videos - Support for your teaching at the IAD
Short videos by Professor Velda McCune, giving an introduction to the IAD's support for teaching for University of Edinburgh staff. and the University's Continuing Professional Development Framework for Learning and Teaching.
Developing as a new teacher
Courses, resources and networks for those new to various teaching roles.
Sharing practice
Learning from the experiences of colleagues can be very enriching; here we provide case studies and videos.
Research & publications
Guidance on researching learning and teaching, plus information on IAD's research in this area.
Related links
Support for your teaching at the IAD - introductory video (opens in Media Hopper)