We recently hosted our AI Orientation on August 21st, where an amazing group of graduate student instructors generously shared their insights. To keep the conversation going beyond that day, I wanted to highlight a particularly valuable takeaway (or “quick tip”) from our colleagues, Alex Tran and Samantha Heiman, who led the workshop, “Engaging and Equitable… Read more »
Celebrating Excellence: Spotlight on Recent GTAP Graduates
We all know how busy life can be. You’ve got a paper due for revisions, need to prep for that new class you’ll be assisting with in the fall, and your kids are clamoring to go play mini golf. With all the responsibilities we hold, we at the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL)… Read more »
Celebrating Innovation: Spotlight on Active Learning Grant Awardees
Active learning involves students actively engaging in experiences and reflections to deepen their understanding of course material (Fink 2013). A wealth of evidence, across various disciplines, supports that students engaged in active learning outperform their peers in lecture-based settings (Freeman et al 2014; McKeachie et al. 1987; Prince 2004). In support of active learning and… Read more »
Memory Matrices: A Game-Changing Tool for Enhancing Retention
Introduction As the spring semester draws to a close, congratulations are in order! Hooray – you made it! You’ve reached the finish line, and it’s time to celebrate your accomplishments. Take a well-deserved break, catch up on some rest, and indulge in some leisure reading. But even as you recharge, it’s never too early to… Read more »
Meet Our New Colleague, Ren!
Working at the CITL offers a unique opportunity to engage with instructors who share a passion for teaching and continually inspire me with innovative approaches. It’s even better when these connections evolve into new CITL colleagues! We’re thrilled to welcome Ren Maloney (she/her), our newest hourly Graduate Student Instructional Consultant, to the team. Ren brings… Read more »
Helpful Instructional Technology Tools for Graduate Student Instructors
As Associate Instructors (AIs), it’s necessary to have a strong foundation on the best instructional technologies available to support faculty and students. AIs are expected to be well-versed in a variety of tools that can enhance learning outcomes, improve student engagement, and streamline grading. Canvas is the central hub (our learning management system) for instructors… Read more »