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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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Have questions about Zoom? Want to learn some new techniques? Join us for a Zoom Showroom event! This event will be held both in-person and virtually, on Tuesday, 4/13 and Wednesday, 4/14 from 10am to 2pm. Drop-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Have questions about Zoom? Want to learn some new techniques? Join us for a Zoom Showroom event! This event will be held both in-person and virtually, on Tuesday, 4/13 and Wednesday, 4/14 from 10am to 2pm. Drop-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed.
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Python 1: Getting Started with Python workshop
Friday, April 16, 2021
Join us as we celebrate the great new things happening on this campus! The Breaking New Ground webinar will offer video tours of brand new buildings: the Siebel Center for Design and the Campus Instructional Facility, plus keynote presentations, campus trivia, prizes, and breakout conversation spaces. Brought to you by the Reimagining the Classroom Symposium.
Monday, April 19, 2021
Once you know how to resolve the most common Compass challenges, you and your students can spend more time mastering content. Participants will learn how to address common problems as well as troubleshoot more complex ones. Registration is required.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Join us for virtual office hours every Tuesday from 10-11am and Wednesday from 1-2pm on Zoom. Jamie and Megan will be there to answer your questions about the CITL Innovation Spaces, emerging technologies, student engagement, Zoom, PowerPoint, and other educational technologies on campus! Ask us anything! If we don’t have the answer, we’ll point you to someone who does.
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Laser cutting is easier than you thought and anyone can do it! During this workshop we walk you through the tools and materials needed, some of the limitations, and walk you through the preparation process for your own design. While the workshop is online, you are invited to join us at the Innovation Studio and actually laser cut your design during our open hours.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Friday, April 23, 2021
Online overview covers practical tips for teaching and learning activities that make use of the IFLEX classroom's flexible furniture, whiteboards, and collaborative room technology. *This workshop counts towards completion of any of CITL's Teaching Certificates. To learn more about our Teaching Certificate program please visit https://go.illinois.edu/teaching_certifica
Monday, April 26, 2021
Learn how to set up the Grade Center so it reflects your specific course's policies. Once you know a few simple tips, you can customize the Grade Center to any course's needs. Registration is required.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Join us for virtual office hours every Tuesday from 10-11am and Wednesday from 1-2pm on Zoom. Jamie and Megan will be there to answer your questions about the CITL Innovation Spaces, emerging technologies, student engagement, Zoom, PowerPoint, and other educational technologies on campus! Ask us anything! If we don’t have the answer, we’ll point you to someone who does.
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Monday, May 3, 2021
Run reports on almost anything in your course! Whether you seek performance data for a specific test question or detailed comprehensive grades for 1000+ students, Compass's reporting function can lend real insights. Registration is required.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Join us for virtual office hours every Tuesday from 10-11am and Wednesday from 1-2pm on Zoom. Jamie and Megan will be there to answer your questions about the CITL Innovation Spaces, emerging technologies, student engagement, Zoom, PowerPoint, and other educational technologies on campus! Ask us anything! If we don’t have the answer, we’ll point you to someone who does.
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Exciting new Lunchtime Seminar Series features CITL Faculty Fellows and others discussing teaching practices that highlight the art (and science) of teaching and learning.
Monday, May 10, 2021
Schedule a 10-minute wellness check of your course! Using Zoom breakout rooms, our experts will review your settings and help you finish the semester strong. Registration is required.
Register to receive our bi-weekly newsletter highlighting upcoming workshops and timely teaching tips.