Teaching interactively
EPFL offers a range of digital tools designed to support teaching and enhance the student experience. From interactive computing environments like Jupyter Notebooks to real-time response systems that promote active participation in class, these platforms help make learning more dynamic, accessible, and engaging.
Jupyter Notebooks – NOTO
NOTO is EPFL’s centralised Jupyter Notebook infrastructure operated by the Center for Digital Education. It gives students a free working space, featuring Pyhton, R, Octave and specialised kernels. It is preloaded with most of the libraries used in the lectures. Visit our dedicated webiste for use cases and best practices.
Clickers – Student Response System
The CAPE team (Teacher support center) provides help in using Turning Point’s Student Response Systems. These tools encourage students to participate in class by allowing them to submit responses to interactive questions. Student can submit answers with a connected device (smartphone, laptop…).