Monday, January 12, 2026

Creating web accessible course content is a pedagogical best practice. As of April 24, 2026, accessible web content will be more than best practice; it will be a required practice. Federal revisions to Title II state that all public entities must ensure their web content and mobile applications are accessible to individuals with disabilities by the April deadline. For Georgia Tech instructors, this means all Canvas sites, course files, and media must meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA. At the Center for Teaching and Learning, we want to help you create accessible Canvas courses and course materials. Check out our Course Accessibility Hub or register for one of our accessibility workshops.

CTL EVENTS

All new and returning Georgia Tech teaching assistants are invited to our spring TA Development Panel! You'll have the opportunity to hear from experienced TAs, ask questions, and learn best practices. This session is led by the Center's Graduate Teaching Fellows.

This workshop explores how students experience failure in the classroom and how instructors can respond in ways that foster growth, resilience, and meaningful learning. We'll introduce practical instructional strategies across three areas -- communication, feedback, and assessment -- that help shift students’ perceptions of failure from threat to opportunity.

This session introduces Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its implications for course design. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of accessibility requirements and explore campus-supported tools, such as Ally and the Canvas Course Template, that help create inclusive learning environments. The session offers guided work time for faculty to begin applying these tools with facilitator support.

This workshop prepares graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for the unique academic job search process. Participants will learn what to expect in first and second round academic interviews, how to make a positive impression on search committees, and how to structure and deliver job talks. 

Roundtables offer an opportunity to engage with peers in a casual, conversational environment. This semester's roundtables kick off on January 28th, where we'll explore how generative AI can support Universal Design for Learning. We invite faculty to share experiences, brainstorm practical use cases, and discuss challenges and opportunities in using AI to support student learning.

Our spring teaching series begins on January 29th with a session exploring student motivation for learning. We'll explore key motivational theories and discover practical strategies for fostering a motivating classroom environment. By understanding what drives student engagement, participants will be better equipped to inspire and sustain student interest in learning. 

The Georgia Tech Retreat Exploring Effective Teaching (GTREET) is an opportunity for faculty to gather and explore innovative ways to improve learning for Tech students. This year's retreat will explore transformative teaching and learning through a poster session and interactive faculty workshops focused on community-based learning and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

In this webinar, leaders from Georgia Tech’s sustainability across the curriculum program will discuss a cohort-level research study measuring the impact of incorporating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into course redesign. Participants will explore how to evaluate, document, and disseminate the impacts of their own education for sustainability initiatives.

TECH CONNECTS

The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) is hosting a new professional development series for graduate students and postdoctoral students. Tech faculty Tammy M. McCoy, Lakshmi Raju, and Rounaq Basu will all present during the series. 

Questions?
Contact Bethany Harris, Communications Program Manager.
bethany.harris@gatech.edu | 404.894.4474