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Active learning invites students to move beyond simply receiving information and instead engage with what they are learning. Through discussion, writing, problem solving, reflection, and application, students have opportunities to process course content and make meaningful connections. However, there is good news: active learning does not require redesigning your entire course. Small, intentional changes can make a difference. Purdue’s and UCONN’s collection of active learning strategies offers ideas that can be adapted across courses and disciplines.

Active learning does not mean every moment of class must be interactive. Instead, consider one question as you plan your next class: Where will students have an opportunity to think, talk, write, apply, or reflect on what they are learning? The UTLC is happy to consult with you and brainstorm active learning opportunities for your class.

Join the UTLC and the Office of Intercultural Engagement for a conversation about student experiences in the classroom and beyond. Back by popular demand, this student panel is scheduled for October 1st at 2 pm and focuses on AI use. VOISES panels provide a venue for faculty to hear the perspective of students about their experiences on campus. These moderated panels give faculty the chance to ask questions while reflecting on ways they can support student success and learning.

Please register to receive full event details and location.

This fall, we are pleased to continue piloting Anthology Evaluate for end of course evaluations. Feedback provided includes that the system is easier to use for faculty and students; that it's more mobile friendly; that reporting is more robust; and that evaluations are easier to completed in class (for those teaching in-person), raising response rates

If you would like to participate in the pilot for Fall 2026, please fill out this form by Monday, October 26 for full term and POT2 classes. Please send any questions to Joyce Clapp, jfclapp@uncg.edu.

We're pleased to partner with the University Libraries for our fall coffeehouse on Thursday, October 29, from 9am to 11am! Formal announcement to follow.

Also, mark your calendars for our Fall Biergarten, 4:00 to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, December 2, at the Weatherspoon Art Museum! More details to follow.

The Weatherspoon Art Museum invites you to join a free workshop with museum education expert Ray Williams. Educate the Educator: Teaching Across Disciplines with Artwork will occur Wednesday, October 14th from 10:00-11:30 OR 2:30-4:00 This workshop will offer multiple entry points to teaching with artwork, with the goal of enhancing responsive teaching practices. Instructors from all disciplines are welcome! Your RSVP is required to participate. A full event flyer is also available.

The University Teaching and Learning Commons, the Institute for Community and Economic Engagement, and the University Community Engagement Council are pleased to collaborate and sponsor the Fall 2026 Community Engagement discussion group. Instead of discussing a single long text, we will provide long form, short form, and multimedia resources, and look forward to discussing community engagement and teaching with you. Our next gathering is October 28th (we will also be running spring dates and will get information out about that later this fall).

This group is open to faculty, staff, and graduate students. Please register, and we'll send you a calendar invite. And, don't keep us a secret; please spread the word! 

The UTLC is now active on social media. Follow us on Instagram (@utlc.uncg), Facebook (UNCG UTLC), and LinkedIn (University Teaching & Learning Commons) to stay informed about weekly teaching tips, upcoming events, and resources that support teaching and learning at UNCG.

The UTLC has many online resources available for you, including self-paced training options, resources for Generative AI, and teaching guides. We also have new syllabus resources, including an updated syllabus template.

Check out these upcoming opportunities from the UTLC and other partners on campus. Additionally, the university workshop calendar has opportunities.

Are you looking for a way to help students engage more deeply with course content? Canvas Peer Review allows students to provide feedback on one another's work, encouraging critical thinking, reflection, and application of course concepts. Here’s a quick step-by-step to get started, and you can also learn more with this guide from Instructure.

Open Office Hours with ITS: Learning Technology’s Instructional Design Team: Tuesdays 10am–12pm

Drop in for a conversation with an instructional designer! We can assist with course and assessment design, discuss teaching questions, and help with Canvas, Teams, and other learning technology.

No registration is needed; you can just join online.

Information Technology Services has a robust training schedule for the fall. In particular, we'd like to draw your attention to a Proactive Practices: Canvas & Care, on Wednesday September 30 from 1:00 to 2:00pm.