Tag: CTL

  • Are you IN(clusive)? Read, Reflect, & Reform

    Spring term is done, and our past and  future students have to face their emotions in response to the national and international riots, and what this all says about race relationships.  It is difficult not to be emotionally taxed in the face of recent events highlighting prejudice. One may not have experienced prejudice or been…

  • Reducing Screen Time Through Podcasting

    Who else is suffering from eye strain, migraines, a sore neck or back? I can’t imagine I’m the only one.  I used to complain about how much time I spent staring at a computer screen. Looking back, past me had no idea how bad it could get. Between my work for the CTL, the Zoom…

  • In Tribute to Kay Sagmiller

    Kay Sagmiller, Ph.D., director of the OSU Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) from 2012 to 2018, passed away on Feb. 27. Originally from Montana, Kay was a career educator who placed great emphasis on advancing teaching excellence for the benefit of all learners. As a first-generation college student herself, she deeply believed in the…

  • Join the Applying Learning Technology Community

    Good news! The deadline has been extended to March 15 to apply for this Spring’s pilot of the Applying Learning Technology Community. All faculty teaching on-campus courses are encouraged to submit proposals. The @ALT Community will provide participants with opportunities to explore learning technology with support from the Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic…

  • The Center for Teaching and Learning Earns Bronze!

    Congratulations to the Oregon State University Center for Teaching and Learning on earning the bronze-level Green Office Certification! Some highlights from their results include: About the Certification: The Green Office Certification is a simple yet effective way for OSU faculty and staff to further their sustainability efforts and get recognition for their work. It is also intended to…

  • What’s Your Teaching Philosophy? CTL Tuesday Teaching Talks are rolling

    OSU’s Center for Teaching and Learning has kicked off it’s Fall 2019 Tuesday Teaching Talks with Tech (T4). T4 are teaching workshops that support the development of knowledge and skills in the planning of curriculum; facilitation of instruction; and assessment of learning. Teaching philosophies provide instructors with a core to guide course design and pedagogical…

  • CTL Reaches out to OSU Faculty in Eastern Oregon

    The faculty of OSU’s Agriculture and Natural Resource Program at Eastern Oregon University participated in a CTL workshop on Blended, Flipped and Hybrid Course Design and Teaching. The Agriculture and Natural Resources Program is a long-standing cooperative relationship between EOU and OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences to serve students, communities and industries of eastern Oregon…

  • Join us in creating a culture of teaching excellence- OSU’s CTL

    Dear OSU Campus Community, Greetings from your Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL).   Housed on the top floor of LInC, our goal is to create and sustain a culture of teaching excellence, and position OSU at the forefront of educational innovation.  Informed by evidence-based instructional practices and designed to address key faculty, instructor, and GTA needs, we have three major…

  • Deadline for New2OSU Registration is Quickly Approaching!

    The Center for Teaching and Learning offers teachers the opportunity to earn a Certificate in University Teaching. New2OSU is focused on impacting student success by accelerating the effectiveness of newer teachers. Completion of the program may be used as evidence of professional development and teaching effectiveness for performance review (subject to supervisor approval). This comprehensive…

  • CTL at University Day 2019

    The 2019 University Day Expo provided a showcase of the many resources available to Faculty and Staff and OSU.  The Center for Teaching and Learning was a visible participant and the booth provided a great opportunity to share what is going on up on the 4th floor of LInC. If you missed the chance to…