Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning
The Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning is dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and assessing teaching effectiveness and student learning. In addition to the events listed below, we are always available for individual consultations or workshops designed specifically for your department or college. Many workshops can be applied towards the CITL teaching certificates. Learn more about our teaching certificates.
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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The use of humor is effective in motivating students, relieving anxiety, and building rapport. We’ll talk about why you should bring humor into your class, the types of humor available to you, the types of humor to avoid, and more!
Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Courses should be designed to present students with what are known as “wicked problems” because the skills of dealing with such knotty problems are what will best prepare students for life after college. This book takes readers through each step of the process, providing multiple examples at each stage, while encouraging instructors to apply these concepts to their design.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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Do you get comments about your grading? Is your grading efficient, valid, consistent? Join this session to learn and practice strategies to enhance your grading and your feedback.
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When cooperative learning is well-designed it minimizes opportunities for students and instructors to experience frustrations. Join this interactive workshop to explore best practices that will enhance your students’ experiences as they learn cooperatively in groups.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Don’t limit your syllabus to being just a static document. A syllabus can do so much more! It can show your students your passion and excitement and show that you care and are supportive. Implement some thoughtful, innovative enhancements that will engage your students emotionally and visually!
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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You will want your exam to be a valid and reliable measurement of student learning. This workshop will help you understand what that means, and will help you create a good exam.
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Courses should be designed to present students with what are known as “wicked problems” because the skills of dealing with such knotty problems are what will best prepare students for life after college. This book takes readers through each step of the process, providing multiple examples at each stage, while encouraging instructors to apply these concepts to their design.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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Being fully engaged 100% of the time is not a realistic expectation, but there are a variety of ways to promote student engagement so they can get the most out of their learning. This workshop will focus on concepts underlying student engagement and practical strategies to engage our students across diverse formats.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Thursday, December 19, 2024
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