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.
The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist
The blog was co-authored by Nexus Team Members: Rina (blog lead), Elvin, Casey, Jonathan The Learning & Teaching Nexus Team at NYU SPS recently watched The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptomist, a 2026 documentary directed by Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell. In this post we share a collection of individual reflections on the film and perspectives on the impact of generative AI (GenAI) on teaching and learning. Casey The juxtaposition posed by The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist...
Print Your Dreams at the LaGuardia Studio
If you’ve ever wished you could explore an idea in three dimensions but didn’t know how to get started, you might be excited to learn that help is available right on the NYU campus. Located in a deceptively small building behind Bobst Library, NYU’s LaGuardia Studio offers the NYU community an incredible array of additive manufacturing services, including 3D scanning, 3D printing, and design help to make your vision a reality. The Nexus team recently toured their facility, and after seeing...
Nexus Review: Ed Discussion
Introduction There are several challenges faculty face when facilitating meaningful interaction in online synchronous and asynchronous courses. For example: How can I encourage students to ask questions and learn from one another rather than relying solely on the instructor? How can I structure online discussions so they remain organized, searchable, and useful over time? How can I support participation and interaction without significantly increasing my facilitation workload? Brightspace...