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CITL Teaching and Learning News: May 15, 2025

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CITL Teaching and Learning News May 15, 2025
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CITL Newsletter - Issue 9 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.

 
 

Instructor's Voice

 
     
 
 

Virtual Global Classrooms Across Campus

Curious how virtual international education is transforming student experiences at Illinois?
In a recent panel discussion, Holli Hazelwood (LAS) facilitated a conversation about the growing impact of Global Classrooms with instructors Toni Gist (ACES), Renata Endres (AHS), and Brian Woodard (Grainger). During this interactive conversation, they shared how a virtual international education modality is breaking down barriers to traditional study abroad and creating new global learning opportunities for students. Watch the recording here.

 
 

Announcements

 
     
 
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Summer of AI Is Almost Here — Don’t Miss Out!

Ready to explore what you can do with AI this summer? You can attend summer sessions, workshops, or panel discussions either in person or remotely. Subscribe to the bi‑weekly newsletter to stay informed about gen AI tips, event highlights, and the latest updates.

Supporting Digital Accessibility

As part of our commitment to accessibility and compliance with ADA Title II, the University of Illinois is working to ensure that all digital content is accessible, which includes websites, online courses, and related applications. This effort aligns with our institutional history of pioneering accessibility solutions and provides an opportunity to set a new standard for digital accessibility.

You can help move this important work forward. Take advantage of the following resources to help make your content accessible: 

  • Attend a QuickStart Workshop – Learn essential accessibility practices in a concise, hands-on format.
  • Visit Digital Accessibility Office Hours – Get tailored support and ask questions specific to your unit. Office Hours are held the second Tuesday of each month on Zoom via https://go.illinois.edu/DigitalAccessHour.
  • Revisit the Digital Accessibility FAQ – Find quick answers about the initiative.
  • Explore PopeTech as an Instructor – Instructors can start exploring this tool to identify and improve accessibility within Canvas.
  • Stay Tuned for the Digital Accessibility Website – An upcoming digital accessibility website is in development to provide guidance, tools, and best practices all in one place.

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
📅 Tuesday, May 20 | ⏰ 2 - 3:30 p.m. | 💻 Online (Make Your PDF Documents Accessible, Part 2)
📅 Tuesday, May 27 | ⏰ 2 - 3 p.m. | 💻 Online (Make Your MS PowerPoint Documents Accessible)
📅 Thursday, May 29 | ⏰ 2 - 3 p.m. | 💻 Online (Make Your Excel Spreadsheets Accessible, Part 3)

Recurring Events

🔹 Innovation Studio Open Hours
📅 Mondays & Tuesdays | ⏰ noon - 4 p.m. | 📍 Innovation Studio, Armory 172

🔹 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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