The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence is excited to announce Fall 2025 Faculty Development Day,
Next-Gen Teaching: Enhancing Course Design, Teaching and Learning
Next-Gen Teaching reflects the university’s commitment to enhancing faculty autonomy in course development, fostering engaging, student-centered learning experiences, and integrating cutting-edge digital tools. Whether you are looking to revamp your syllabus, explore new assessment methods, or integrate AI into your teaching strategies, Faculty Development Day offers a unique space to grow and innovate.
The CTLE would like to extend the opportunity to submit a proposal for the upcoming Faculty Development Day event. Whether you are refining existing courses, building new ones, or exploring innovative ways of teaching and supporting students, this event offers a valuable opportunity to learn from and collaborate with your colleagues.
Date
August 20, 2025
Time
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location
In-person at university campus
Event Format
Opening remarks and Keynote presentation followed by 2 blocks of concurrent sessions
- 50-minute presentations – single presenter
- 50-minute panel presentations – 2-3 presenters with a collaborative proposal
Proposal Deadline is
Monday, April 28, 2025
Tracks and Possible Topics
Course Development Best Practices for Online or On Ground
- Faculty Advice/Tips for Course Development
- Course Development Challenges and Opportunities
- Using AI to Support Course Development
- Course Development FAQs
Tips for Updating Your Online or On Ground Course
- D2L: “Creator+” Design Tool
- Managing Your Master Course Shell
- Integrating 3rd Party Tools
- Making the Most of D2L for On Ground Courses
- Making the Most of D2L for Online Courses
Assessment and Evaluation
- Alternatives to Traditional Assessments for Creative & Critical Thinking
- Creating and Using Rubrics to Grade On-ground or Online Assignments
- Creating AI-Integrated Assessments
- Tools to support Student Writing
- AI-Proof or AI-Integrate Your Assignments
Creating Engaging Course Content
- Engaging Strategies for On Ground and Online Teaching
- Innovative Discussion Board Strategies
- Building a “Liquid Syllabus”
- Creating Interactive Learning Materials
- Gamifying Lesson Content
