The UCLA Office of Instructional Development (OID) supports the instructional mission of the University and enhances teaching and learning opportunities. Through grants, programs and services OID promotes the effective use of current and emerging instructional methodologies and technologies.

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UCLA on iTunes U

UCLA on iTunes U is a free, hosted service for colleges and universities that provides easy 24/7 access to educational content, including lectures, interviews, PDFs and videos. Designed to be completely intuitive, UCLA on iTunes U allows faculty to build their own sites and post content they create for their classes. Students download, or subscribe to, what they need, and go. To learn more about UCLA on iTunes U, attend OID's introductory workshops.

Learning How to See - Alessandro Duranti

"I always try to create in a large classroom an experience that is similar or identical to what I do in my field of study. I want my students to be able to step back and analyze what people do in everyday life. The question then is: What can I do to help my students understand what I find interesting in my research?"