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CITL Teaching and Learning News: June 12, 2025

Jun 16, 2025, 10:42 AM
CITL Teaching and Learning News June 12, 2025
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CITL Newsletter - Issue 10 for 2025

 
 

Welcome to the CITL Newsletter, your go-to resource for professional learning, teaching strategies, and innovative practices in education. Stay informed, get inspired, and explore new ways to enhance student learning and engagement.

 
 

Announcements

 
     
 
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Summer of AI 2025 at CITL: Events, Panels, and Workshops

Do you have any summer plans? If not, we invite you to attend an event, panel discussion, or workshop during the Summer of AI 2025 at the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. View our website: Summer of AI

Apply to be a CITL Graduate Affiliate

CITL is looking for a new Graduate Affiliate! Grad Affiliates are experienced TAs who work as hourly employees for CITL. The job involves just a few hours per week, so it is best for those who have primary funding from another source. See the Grad Affiliate Job Announcement letter for more information about the job and how to apply. The best candidates are those with teaching experience, knowledge of pedagogy, and familiarity with CITL services. Sound like you? Apply before the end of June.

Summer Course Design Series

Join Lucas Anderson and the CITL Grad Affiliates for their annual summer course design series. This summer, the focus is on getting the work done! Each hour-long session features a short overview of an important course design topic, with the rest of the time dedicated for you to work on that aspect of your course while Lucas and the Affiliates are there to help. Perfect for those about to teach their first course, also great for those who want to take a fresh look at an old course. The sessions take place Wednesday, June 25, Friday, June 27, Monday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 2 in person on campus. For details, see the summer workshop series and registration information (PDF)

 
 

Upcoming Workshops & Events

🔹 Quick Start Workshop Series: Digital Accessibility | 💻 Online 
📅 Thursday, June 12 | ⏰ 2 - 3 p.m. | Make Your MS Excel Spreadsheets Accessible, Part 1
📅 Tuesday, June 17 | ⏰ 2 - 3 p.m. | Make Your PDF Documents Accessible, Part 1
📅 Monday, June 23 | ⏰ 1 - 2 p.m. | Using the Pope Tech Accessibility Tool
📅 Tuesday, June 24 | ⏰ 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Make Your PDF Documents Accessible, Part 2
📅 Wednesday, June 25 | ⏰ 10 - 11 a.m. | Make Your Canvas Courses Accessible
📅 Wednesday, June 25 | ⏰ 1 - 2 p.m. | Make Your Moodle Courses Accessible
📅 Tuesday, July 1 | ⏰ 2 - 3 p.m. | Make Your MS Word Documents Accessible
📅 Tuesday, July 8 | ⏰ 2 - 3 p.m. | Make Your MS PowerPoint Documents Accessible
📅 Friday, July 11 | ⏰ 10 - 11 a.m. | Checking Documents for Accessibility

🔹 Summer Course Design Series | 📍 1302 Everitt Laboratory
📅 Wednesday, June 25 | ⏰ 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | #1 – Overview of Backward Course Design
📅 Wednesday, June 25 | ⏰ 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | #2 – Preparing the Ground
📅 Friday, June 27 | ⏰ 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | #3 – Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone
📅 Friday, June 27 | ⏰ 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | #4 – Crafting Learning Objectives
📅 Monday, June 30 | ⏰ 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | #5 – Choosing Assessments that Align with Your Objectives
📅 Monday, June 30 | ⏰ 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | #6 – Active Learning and Student Engagement Techniques
📅 Wednesday, July 2 | ⏰ 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | #7 – Course Policies
📅 Wednesday, July 2 | ⏰ 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | #8 – Putting it Together and Crafting Your Syllabus

Recurring Events

🔹 Canvas Open Office Hours
📅 Thursdays | ⏰ 11 a.m. - noon | 💻 Online

Bookmark the CITL Event Calendar for all upcoming workshops and the Training Services (formerly FAST3) Calendar for additional training opportunities.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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