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
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CITL's Instructional Support Team is hosting open office hours for Canvas support, training, and consultation. Please join us at https://illinois.zoom.us/j/81470851355?pwd=N2FDcWZhenJsdnljMEo2Y3Fwb1RBQT09 with your Canvas questions.
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This interactive workshop will introduce participants to the concept of metacognition and how it can positively affect student outcomes. We will explore strategies for incorporating metacognitive practices in both teaching and learning.
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Tuesdays from 10am - 4pm. Experience 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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In-person and Online. Do you have questions about being a Teaching Assistant? Join us for TA Huddle to share stories and discuss your concerns with other TAs. In this informal, collaborative space you can talk about all aspects of your teaching experiences and develop your TA toolkit, one chat at a time.
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CITL's Instructional Support Team is hosting open office hours for Canvas support, training, and consultation. Please join us at https://illinois.zoom.us/j/81470851355?pwd=N2FDcWZhenJsdnljMEo2Y3Fwb1RBQT09 with your Canvas questions.
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Join Saad Shehab (Siebel Center for Design) for a lively lunchtime discussion on bringing Human-Centered Design (HCD) into the classroom. HCD helps students develop the metacognitive, collaborative, and creative mindsets which are critical for living and working in the 21st century.
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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.
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Students’ sense of belonging has been shown to predict their persistence and retention in college. How can we help students feel like they belong in our classes? Come to this workshop for ideas and discussion.
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Tuesdays from 10am - 4pm. Experience 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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CITL's Instructional Support Team is hosting open office hours for Canvas support, training, and consultation. Please join us at https://illinois.zoom.us/j/81470851355?pwd=N2FDcWZhenJsdnljMEo2Y3Fwb1RBQT09 with your Canvas questions.
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We know that active learning in the classroom is important, but how do you make it happen? This full participation session introduces dozens of easy and engaging learning activities. Walk away with strategies you can use in any discipline.
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Learn tricks on how to captivate your audience with a more engaging presentation. *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_certificates.
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Tuesdays from 10am - 4pm. Experience 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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Are you an international graduate student preparing to take the English Proficiency Interview (EPI) this Fall? In these workshops, you will learn about the structure of the exam, get tips on how to prepare effectively, and practice answering questions with other workshop participants.
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Tuesdays from 10am - 4pm. Experience 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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Are you an international graduate student preparing to take the English Proficiency Interview (EPI) this Fall? In these workshops, you will learn about the structure of the exam, get tips on how to prepare effectively, and practice answering questions with other workshop participants.
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Are you an international graduate student preparing to take the English Proficiency Interview (EPI) this Fall? In these workshops, you will learn about the structure of the exam, get tips on how to prepare effectively, and practice answering questions with other workshop participants.
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