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.
Gemini AI Storybook
When I was a kid, storybooks were my everything. My favorite was the Geronimo Stilton series. I could spend hours flipping through those colorful pages, staring at the illustrations, and losing myself in all sorts of magical worlds. Books were my best friends. I had so many of them that after a while, my parents didn’t know what to do with the stacks piling up around the house. I didn’t just enjoy reading stories, I loved listening to them from my parents. Storytelling was, and still is, one...
Brainstorming Is Better Together
Brainstorming is one of the most fun parts of a design project. It is that moment when ideas are flowing freely that you can feel creativity taking shape in real time. For me, brainstorming always felt like something that I had to do alone and then get my ideas reviewed from my mentor. I didn’t imagine it happening inside a classroom along with my peers, at least not in a way that felt exciting. That changed when one of my professors, Professor Morales, introduced us to a brainstorming...
NYU TeachTalk: Device-Free Classrooms to Cultivate Connection and Promote Presence
Photo credit: Rina Deshpande, 2026 I recently attended the NYU TeachTalk, Device-Free Classrooms to Cultivate Connection and Promote Presence. As I entered the NYU CTL Cornerstone, greeters directed us to sign in and enjoy NYU Teacher Appreciation Week refreshments and gifts, including pens and notebooks. There was an enjoyable hum of conversation. I introduced myself to the professor seated next to me. “We are proud to host and welcome you to our first in-person TeachTalk. NYU CTL TeachTalks...