Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL)
The Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning is dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and assessing teaching effectiveness and student learning. We assist faculty, academic units, and teaching assistants in improving instruction. In addition to the events listed below, we are always available for individual consultations or special activities within a department or college. Most of the workshops count toward CITL certificate program continuing education credit. Please check back often to see what events have been added. Want reminders of what teaching sessions are coming up soon? Join our CITL listserv by sending an e-mail message (must be from your University of Illinois address) to listserv@illinois.edu, and in the body of the message write only the following: subscribe CITL
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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A well-designed professional ePortfolio is a valuable way to demonstrate your achievements, goals, and beliefs to your prospective or current employer. It can also guide you as you seek out additional experiences to better prepare for your future career or career advancement.
Thursday, September 12, 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.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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Most teachers get evaluated by their students at the end of the course by implementing ICES. But by then, it is too late to make changes that will make a difference for your current students. Come to this workshop to learn how to design, implement, and interpret Informal Early Feedback (IEF) to improve the class experience for everyone.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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Reflecting and implementing what you have learned from informal student feedback, such as IEF, and formal student feedback, such as ICES, is a valuable process. We will share how to maximize gathering and analyzing the formal and informal student feedback.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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Designing a new course or redesigning an existing one can seem like a long and winding journey. Principles of good course design can provide you with a roadmap to chart your course and know that you are on the right path. Join our interactive workshop where we will explore best practices in course design and perhaps spark your interest to explore these topics more deeply.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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The use of questions in our teaching is the most often used active learning strategy. Questions serve to motivate students, to assess students’ understanding, and engage them in a thought-provoking discussion. Join us to learn effective questioning skills and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Thursday, September 26, 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.
Monday, September 30, 2024
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Come to this workshop to begin the process of identifying your teaching philosophy, deciding which parts of it belong in your statement, and avoiding common mistakes.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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The traditional lecture method is the most widely used across the world. However, when compared to other teaching methods, it is often not as effective in areas such as retention of information and transfer of knowledge. With a few powerful changes, transform a traditional lecture to an innovative, engaging teaching and learning opportunity.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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
For more teaching information, visit our main CITL web site. To join our CITL listserv, send an e-mail message (must be from your University of Illinois address) to listserv@illinois.edu, and in the body of the message write only the following: subscribe CITL