Get Ready for Fall with OTLT

The Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, and expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development (Center for Teaching); academic technology and course coordination (Instructional Services); learning spaces design and support (Learning Spaces); and teaching and learning analytics and research (Research & Analytics). 

New Content, New Format: Handbook for Teaching Excellence

The OTLT Center for Teaching is delighted to share the new eight edition of the Handbook for Teaching Excellence. This digital handbook supports instructors in navigating their teaching roles and creating meaningful learning experiences for their students. 

Classroom Tech Updates: Solstice, Document Cameras, and More

From newly renovated classrooms to the installation of 600 Solstice devices, here’s a glimpse at some of the classroom technology updates that will affect fall 2022 learning spaces. 

Use Technology to Get the Most Out of Your Course

Whether it’s an introduction to UI-supported instructional technology or a deep dive into using ICON, Top Hat, UICapture, Gradescope, or Elements of Success, OTLT offers instructional technology training sessions to support you throughout the year. Register to secure your spot.

Getting to Know Your Students Better

Learn how to use data to better support your students’ learning. Attend a session on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1:30 to 2 p.m. or Wednesday, Aug. 31, 10 to 10:30 a.m. 

Pedagogical Events This Fall

Join the Center for Teaching this fall for interactive events and professional development opportunities related to inclusive teaching, mentoring TAs, course design, Communities of Practice, and more. Download a digital version of the fall 2022 Center for Teaching events poster.

Data-Informed Teaching Community of Practice

Are you interested in collaborating with other instructors and supporting each other in using data to improve student success at the course and/or program level? Join the Data-Informed Teaching Community of Practice. The first meeting will be on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Playing with Education: Gamifying the Classroom

Members of this Faculty Learning Community will explore strategies for incorporating games into teaching to facilitate content learning, engage students in active learning, and make learning fun. They’ll also look at integrating the tech and tools needed for leveraging games and gamification principles. Application is due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16.

Connect with Peers About Technology

Consider joining an instructional technology user group. These sessions are a great way for instructors to connect and see how others are using technology in their classes. The Top Hat Group will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The Teaching with ICON Group will convene from to 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26.