CITL Workshops

At the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL), we believe that teaching is more than a destination; it’s a journey. Whether you're a new instructor just starting out, or a seasoned faculty member interested in deepening your practice, CITL’s people, programs, and resources are here to walk alongside you. CITL workshops cover practical teaching topics and best practices supported by research in an inclusive and collaborative space where educators and researchers can share their ideas and enhance their teaching skills.

CITL workshops are intentionally designed to reflect the Four Pillars of Teaching Excellence at Illinois: well-designed, well-delivered, inclusive and ethical, and reflective and evolving.

Teaching Tips and Best Practices

Our workshops provide practical, actionable teaching strategies that you can apply right away, whether you are teaching in the classroom or online. Here’s what makes our sessions stand out:

1. Holistic Approach: Workshops that cover teaching and learning strategies but also essential research skills like data analysis and questionnaire design to help you gain perspective on your teaching practice.
2. Hands-On Experiences: Workshops include practical exploration of new and emerging instructional tools, assistance with survey design and statistical analysis, and the application of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.
3. Collaborative Environment: Our workshops prioritize engagement with peers from diverse disciplines who are encouraged to share insights and build a network of support within the campus teaching and research community.

Workshop Topics Include:

1. Active Learning Strategies for Every Classroom
2. Inclusive Course (Re)Design
3. Using Informal Early Feedback
4. Promoting Student Engagement
5. Designing Assessments that Drive Success
6. Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
7. Using Statistical Software for Research & Teaching
8. Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design
9. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

All are Welcome

CITL workshops are tailored for instructors at different stages of their career, from novice course and graduate teaching assistants to experienced faculty and staff. Sessions are offered in-person, fully online, or hybrid for flexibility and convenience.

1. Browse the Workshop Calendar: Explore our current list of upcoming workshops and choose the topics that align with your needs and goals.
2. Sign Up Online: Click on the registration link for each workshop through our online portal. Seats are limited, so secure your spot early!
   1. Workshop Calendar
   2. Data Analytics Workshops

Questions?

Feel free to contact the workshop host directly with questions about individual workshops or contact citl-info@illinois.edu with questions that can be directed to the right person.

Have Questions?

Feel free to contact the workshop host directly or contact us so that we can direct your questions to the right person.