UTA Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence

03/11/2026

The Mindful Professor: Prioritizing Well-being for Effective Teaching

Register Here: 9821c79a-cabe-4302-812b-0d7ec8e515b1@5cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9821c79a-cabe-4302-812b-0d7ec8e515b1@5cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9

We all experience the too busy 'itis', particularly during the beginning, midterm & final parts of each semester, especially during the long semesters. This interactive workshop will include key tips to reduce burnout, be productive & BREATHE through these times. It will include group discussions & 'presentations' of findings from each group! These strategies will directly support your ability to be a more present and effective educator for your students.

This session is hybrid. A light lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

In-person: Trinity Hall, Room 105
Online: via Microsoft Teams
Wed, Mar 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

03/11/2026

Award-Winning Faculty Lightning Talks: The Playbook 2.0!

Back by popular demand, The Faculty Playbook 2.0 returns with a new round of fast‑paced faculty lightning talks from award-winning faculty focused on what’s actually working in the classroom.

In this session, UTA faculty will share short, concrete examples of teaching strategies, course design ideas, and learning activities they’ve tested in real courses. Think of this as a grab‑and‑go playbook—designed to spark ideas you can adapt right away, no matter your discipline or teaching modality.

Expect:

Brief, focused lightning talks from faculty peers

Practical takeaways you can use immediately

A mix of approaches—from small tweaks to bigger redesigns

Inspiration without the pressure of a full workshop

Whether you joined us for the original Faculty Playbook or are jumping in for the first time, The Playbook 2.0 offers a lively, collegial space to learn from one another and leave with new ideas in hand.

Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Register Here: 3da3a04f-6981-4809-bed3-fa92abf26819@5cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3da3a04f-6981-4809-bed3-fa92abf26819@5cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9

This event is Hybrid and a virtual option to join on Microsoft Teams is available.

The prior event (2025) is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J-N5FYpU8M

02/25/2026

Colleagues at The University of Texas at Arlington, join us for the next 2/27 Peer Observation of Teaching Workshop!

🚨 Peer Observation Shouldn’t Be a Checkbox. It Should Make You Better. 🚨
On February 27, we’re defining what peer observation of teaching can actually do.

The Peer Observation of Teaching Training with Certificate is a hands‑on, evidence‑based workshop for UTA faculty who want to conduct observations that are:

✅ Meaningful
✅ Constructive
✅ Aligned with university policy
✅ Grounded in real teaching practice (face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online)

Led by Dr. Peggy Semingson and Dr. Beth Fleener, this session walks participants through the entire peer‑observation cycle: • Pre‑observation consultation

• Data‑focused observation strategies
• Post‑observation feedback that actually supports growth

This is not evaluative “gotcha” feedback.

This is about building confidence, skill, and collegial trust—and earning a Peer Observation Certificate in the process.

🔥 What makes this training different?

Participants will practice feedback and coaching using AI‑supported role play with LinkedIn Learning’s AI Role Play tool—a cutting‑edge way to rehearse difficult conversations, refine language, and strengthen judgment before the stakes are high.

Alternative practice options using Microsoft Copilot or peer‑to‑peer role play are built in so everyone can fully participate.

If you care about teaching.

If you serve as a peer observer—or want to. We recommend faculty renew their certificate about every 3-4 years.

This training is for you.

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/d42_dj_p

Video short: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RoxzBxyMouE

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

02/19/2026

Faculty Voices – February 25 Session
Join us this month for Faculty Voices, featuring a conversation on

🤖 Low‑Lift, High‑Impact AI Tools for Teaching

📅 Wednesday, February 25
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Trinity Hall, Room 105 or Microsoft Teams

Hear from UTA faculty as they share practical, approachable ways to use AI tools that support teaching and learning—without adding extra workload.

✨ Open to all faculty

📲 Scan the QR code to register or register here: a96efd8a-9ae9-421d-87b1-7fef89f2662d@5cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a96efd8a-9ae9-421d-87b1-7fef89f2662d@5cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9

🗓️ Part of our ongoing Faculty Voices Monthly Series

We hope you’ll join us for this timely discussion!

02/19/2026

📣 Upcoming CRTLE Events – Join Us!
Looking for practical, high‑impact professional development this spring? CRTLE has several upcoming opportunities designed to support effective, engaging, and evidence‑based teaching.

✨ Low‑Lift, High‑Impact AI Tools for Teaching
📅 February 25, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Explore practical AI tools that save time and support teaching and learning—no technical background required.
🔗 Register: a96efd8a-9ae9-421d-87b1-7fef89f2662d@5cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a96efd8a-9ae9-421d-87b1-7fef89f2662d@5cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9

👥 Peer Observation of Teaching Training (Certificate)
📅 February 27, 2026 | 10:00–11:30 AM
💻 Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Learn how to conduct meaningful, evidence‑based peer observations aligned with UTA policy—and earn a certificate.
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🎨 Technology Test Kitchen: Turn Data into Impact
📅 March 5, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 PM
📍 In person
Transform research data into clear, compelling posters and infographics using Adobe Express in this hands‑on learning lab.
🔗 Register: https://common.forms.uta.edu/view.php?id=2984224

We hope to see you at one (or more!) of these events.

Join CRTLE and OIT in our Technology Test Kitchen—an interactive space where faculty can experiment with digital tools and learn practical strategies for integrating technology into their teaching. Located in Trinity Hall, OIT TechKnowledgy Bar, first floor lobby with breakout sessions in rooms 11...

02/19/2026

🎥 New Video: OER & Accessibility at UT Arlington
How can Open Educational Resources (OER) help make teaching more accessible, flexible, and student‑centered?
In this short video (~13 minutes), Peggy Semingson (CRTLE) and Megan Zara (UTA Libraries) discuss how OER support:

✅ Accessibility and inclusive course design
✅ Day‑one access to course materials
✅ Reduced textbook costs for students
✅ Faculty flexibility to adapt and improve materials over time

The conversation highlights why open licensing matters—especially when addressing accessibility challenges that can’t be fixed in commercial textbooks—and how campus partners like UTA Libraries, CRTLE, and the EIR Accessibility team work together to support faculty.

▶️ Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFiGv-omGjQ

This video is part of an ongoing series focused on accessibility and teaching support, with more resources coming soon. Check out: https://www.uta.edu/accessibility/eir/accessibility-toolkit

In this video, Peggy Semingson, Interim Director of the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence (CRTLE) at The University of Texas at Arlingt...

02/13/2026

🎥 New Video: ACUE Commons Is Now Open to All UTA Faculty!

We’re excited to share a short video introducing ACUE Commons, now available to all UTA faculty—not just those who’ve completed ACUE certification. Click here-->📍 Activate your account anytime at https://learn.acue.org/

In this video, Dr. Peggy Semingson (Interim Director of CRTLE) and Nakesha Brown (CRTLE Coordinator & ACUE Campus Co‑Lead) walk through how ACUE Commons supports teaching with evidence‑based, ready‑to‑use strategies you can apply right away.

✨ Inside ACUE Commons, you’ll find:

⏱️ One‑hour Quick Studies on topics like generative AI 🤖, student well‑being 💙, assessment design 📝, and career readiness 🎓
🤝 A private UTA faculty community for sharing ideas and practices
🏅 Endorsements (micro‑credentials) that recognize your teaching growth
📚 A curated feed of new research, teaching ideas, and expert‑led webinars

Whether you’re looking for a quick idea between classes or want to explore new approaches to teaching, ACUE Commons is designed to be flexible, faculty‑friendly, and practical.

▶️ Watch the video and learn how to get started:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm1-x2Wcymc

Questions? Contact CRTLE at [email protected]

Welcome to ACUE Commons at UTA!

Overview about ACUE Commons access for faculty

01/31/2026

Excited to share our next CRTLE Faculty Voices Monthly Session at The University of Texas at Arlington! 🌟

Join us on virtually on Wednesday, February 4, from 12:00–1:00 PM (Microsoft Teams) for a practical and inspiring session:

“The Universal Design for Learning Toolkit: Creating Flexible and Effective Digital Course Materials.” led by CRTLE Faculty Facilitator Dr. Jiyoon Yoon of the College of Education

This session will explore strategies for designing digital learning materials that support flexibility and student success across modalities. This is perfect for faculty looking to enhance accessibility and strengthen learner engagement.

📅 Date: February 4
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
💻 Location: Microsoft Teams
📲 Register via the QR code in the flyer or with this link: de62af44-1fd7-4723-9e36-7ca56ff4f8e4@5cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/de62af44-1fd7-4723-9e36-7ca56ff4f8e4@5cdc5b43-d7be-4caa-8173-729e3b0a62d9

We hope you’ll join us as we continue building community and sharing evidence-based teaching practices through the CRTLE Faculty Voices series. Let’s learn, connect, and elevate our teaching together!

To learn more about our CRTLE Faculty Facilitators and their areas of teaching expertise, visit our link here: https://websites.uta.edu/pedagogynext/crtle-faculty-facilitators/

01/31/2026

🌟 Meet the CRTLE Faculty Facilitators — Your Campus Partners in Teaching Excellence! 🌟

Our CRTLE Faculty Facilitators bring a wide range of teaching expertise across UTA’s colleges, and their extended bios are now live on our Pedagogy Next site. This group of dedicated educators supports evidence‑based teaching, innovative course design, active learning, experiential learning, service learning, and much more. Their role includes collaborating with colleagues, shaping faculty development programming, and serving as liaisons between CRTLE and academic departments.

We invite you to explore the full directory here:
🔗 https://websites.uta.edu/pedagogynext/crtle-faculty-facilitators/

If you're looking to brainstorm ideas, refine a teaching strategy, explore new tools, or connect around a specific pedagogical interest, feel free to reach out directly to any of our facilitators—their areas of expertise are listed with each profile. They’re here to support and collaborate with colleagues across campus!
Let’s keep building a strong, innovative teaching community together at UTA. 💙📘

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11/07/2025

Join Us for a Two-Day Author Event: Teaching with AI!

A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning

UTA welcomes José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson, authors of Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning, for an exclusive two-day event. Join us for insightful sessions on embracing AI in education and preparing students for the future.

This event is Hybrid!

Day 1: Wednesday, November 19th
Embracing AI as Essential Learning: Preparing Students for Life Beyond College
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Trinity Hall, Room 104 or Teams (Hybrid)
Presenter: C. Edward Watson

Day 2: Thursday, November 20th
Simulations, Custom Bots and New Assignments for Learning in the AI Era
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Trinity Hall, Room 104 or Teams (Hybrid)

Presenter: José Antonio Bowen

Registration info is here--->

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11/04/2025

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