The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning sponsors some special events intended primarily for a faculty audience.

Faculty Retreat

The Faculty Retreat, sponsored by the Office of the Provost, the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning and the Office of Continuing Education is an annual one-day event about teaching and learning.  It features a keynote speaker, concurrent sessions by Illinois faculty and poster sessions to highlight our faculty’s research on teaching and learning. 

Goals of the Retreat
The goals for the Annual Faculty Retreat are to build on our collective knowledge, to share innovative ideas and approaches to enhance teaching and learning, and to develop and promote partnerships within and beyond the campus community.

The 2024 Annual Faculty Retreat was held on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The theme of the retreat was "The Evolving, Engaged Learner in a Digital World." Digital technologies are embedded to a great extent in most aspects of our lives. Some of the most rapid and impactful changes are occurring in the landscape of our teaching and learning environments. Learning in the digital world is marked by the use of ever-evolving technology and a deluge of information to navigate. On our campus, use of digital tools runs the gamut from cell phones, personal response systems, and multimedia tools to virtual reality and our own Generative AI Center of Expertise. It is an exciting time and the changes that are here are already transforming how students learn now and will learn in the future. We should take responsibility and ensure that the opportunities provided by access to digital tools are utilized effectively and ethically in our digital world.

Faculty Workshop Series on Teaching & Learning

The Faculty Series on Teaching & Learning, organized by the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, is an annual program designed to foster excellence in education. This series features a variety of workshops and sessions aimed at enhancing faculty skills in delivering engaging and responsive lectures.

Goals of the Series
The primary objective of the Faculty Series on Teaching & Learning is to empower educators with innovative strategies and research-based approaches to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. By participating in these workshops, faculty members can refine their teaching practices, explore new pedagogical tools, and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines.

The Fall 2024 Faculty Series, themed "The Art of the Engaging, Responsive Lecture," will take place from September to October 2024. The series includes weekly sessions held on Wednesdays from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Room 182, Armory Building. Each session will address key aspects of teaching, such as using feedback to improve instruction, facilitating discussions, and incorporating humor in the classroom.

Join us for this valuable opportunity to enhance your teaching practices and connect with fellow educators.

Check out the upcoming schedule here.

Registration Required.

To register, please visit: GO.ILLINOIS.EDU/CITLCALENDAR

For questions, contact CBOLINN@ILLINOIS.EDU.