This spring term the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is offering a robust slate of programming in support of student success and inclusive excellence. We invite faculty and graduate students to register for communities of practice, workshops, Core Education pedagogical support, and the inaugural Quality Teaching Symposium on April 28th. On behalf of the CTL team and our faculty fellows, we look forward to connecting with you in the weeks ahead!
Communities of practice
- Student Engagement across Modalities & Class Sizes
We will focus on small changes or minor adaptations that can be made in courses to increase student engagement with course material. We especially welcome individuals teaching large-enrolled courses and/or teaching in multiple modalities. Register for the Student Engagement Community of Practice by Monday, April 13. Space is available in the on-campus section only.
- Global Learning: Bringing “Out There” Into Your Curriculum
Through short Canvas modules, reflective discussions, and collaborative in-person sessions, we’ll talk about why to globalize your curriculum and how to do so in different disciplines. This group welcomes interested beginners and experienced champions of global learning. Register for the Global Learning Community of Practice.
Quality Teaching (QT) Symposium: April 28, 2026
Register now for OSU’s Quality Teaching Symposium as part of Teaching Excellence Week! Join us for one or more sessions that center evidence-based teaching practices in support of inclusive learning, teaching as a discipline, and mentorship of learners. As part of Teaching Excellence Week, we also invite you to participate in the Ecampus Faculty Forum on April 29 and 30.
Workshops
- Teaching Students to Use AI as a Learning Partner – Wednesday, April 22, 2:00 – 2:50 pm | Zoom
- Peers and Pedagogy (for Graduate Students and Teaching Assistants): Register for Wednesday, April 22, session, or Register for Thursday, May 7, session, 12:00 – 12:50 pm | In-person events, LINC 468
- Civil Discourse Debrief and Open Forum – Monday, May 4, 12:00 – 12:50 pm | Location TBA
- AI Prompts: A Strategy for Course Design – Wednesday, May 6, 2:00 – 2:50 pm | Zoom
- Using Copilot to Grade Handwritten Worksheets – Wednesday, May 13, 12:00 – 12:50 pm | Zoom
- Teaching Through Research: CUREs (Course-Based Undergraduate Research) and the Quality Teaching Framework Principle 3 – Thursday, May 21, 3:30 – 4:20 pm | Hybrid event, In-person LINC 414 and Zoom
Core education pedagogical support
- Seeking Solutions Instructor Training Workshop
The Seeking Solutions Instructor Training Workshop is a required training for faculty and TAs teaching a Seeking Solutions course. Register for the Seeking Solutions Instructor Training Workshop.
- Beyond OSU Community of Practice
Connect with other Beyond OSU instructors at our spring meetings where we discuss effective teaching strategies, assignments, and class activities around career preparation and advancement. Register for the Beyond OSU Community of Practice.
Email ctl@oregonstate.edu to request a consultation, focus groups with your students, or a tailored workshop for a unit or college. Subscribe to the CTL blog for teaching strategies and the latest CTL news. We wish you a wonderful spring term.
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