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Early Career Support
Whether you're in your first semester or early years at UT, the CTL offers supportive, community-driven programs designed just for you. From year-round connections through Early Career Teaching Connections to the summer RISE cohort experience, we're here to help you thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Brush up on your AI knowledge
With classes over time, time to brush up on generative AI in Teaching and Learning. Our resource helps faculty, instructors, and grad students navigate the benefits, challenges, and complexities of using generative AI in higher education. It provides practical advice on course design, policy, assessment, and incorporating AI tools into teaching. Explore further to get answers and events to critical questions, as well as examples of AI-based assignments.
Graduate Teaching Showcase Videos
Our Graduate Teaching Showcase celebrates the creativity and commitment of graduate student instructors who are leading the way in higher education. From building inclusive classrooms to trying out bold, new methods, these videos tell a story of what it means to teach with purpose and vision. The collection spotlights those selected for this event since 2018!
"Designing a Well-Crafted Course" Toolkit
Working alongside colleagues in Academic Affairs, the Center for Teaching and Learning is excited to share a new instructional toolkit and resource for designing effective courses using evidence-based practices and researched insights. This Canvas resource contains examples, recommendations and worksheets to help you get started in designing a new course or taking a closer look at your existing courses. Over the coming year, our resource will continue to grow as new resources and stories of impact emerge at UT.
8 Principles of Effective Teaching
A Framework for Transformative Teaching
The 8 Principles of Effective Teaching offer a research-based guide to creating engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning experiences. Grounded in best practices, this framework helps instructors plan intentionally, teach responsively, and foster deeper learning.
This resource is available to view and print for easy access in the classroom.
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