CRTLE NEWSLETTER

NEWS 133, June 3, 2026

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Known for her engaging, student-centered teaching approach, Dr. Wigley is passionate about helping students connect classroom concepts to real-world challenges through active learning and hands-on experiences. Her work focuses on innovative pedagogy, teaching effectiveness, and preparing students to think critically in a rapidly changing world.

As the Summer Faculty Fellow and Assistant Director for the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence (CRTLE), Dr. Wigley will focus on enhancing the accessibility, usability, and impact of faculty development resources across campus. Her summer projects include reorganizing the CRTLE website and the Pedagogy Next blog to make them more user-friendly; strengthening CRTLE's communication strategy through faculty-centered messaging; and creating new content that supports teaching excellence across UTA. Through these efforts, Dr. Wigley aims to help faculty save time, enhance student learning, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning at UTA.

Use AI to support your teaching without creating more work or confusion. 

Wednesday, June 17

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Microsoft Teams 

 This session centers on faculty‑focused uses of AI for planning, revising, and decision‑making. Rather than tool overload or hype, we will explore realistic ways AI can support assignment design, rubric development, instructional clarity, and course preparation. We will also discuss boundaries, transparency, and connections to ongoing learning opportunities such as ACUE and self‑paced campus resources. 

July 15th

July 29th

Adobe Education Institute North America 2026

June 8 - 11

Join Adobe for a virtual, hands-on training to enable faculty and staff to streamline campus workflows, enhance teaching and learning, and build confidence with Adobe tools. Open to all faculty and staff at Adobe partner institutions.

These events and their on-demand recordings will include closed captioning

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps:

✅ Create or log in to your OLC account using your institutional email. 

✅ Register for the Microlearning Library

✅ Click “Register” to claim your free access.

Once registered, you’ll receive an email with instructions for exploring the library and completing modules. You can also earn completion certificates for your work.

➕ Bonus Opportunity:
As part of our OLC Institutional Membership, you’re also eligible to attend OLC Elevate (Virtual) at no cost. This engaging event explores the future of digital learning, with sessions on AI, student engagement, accessibility, leadership, and more.

Learn more about OLC Elevate and start taking advantage of these valuable resources today!

Don’t miss next week’s special ACUE newsletter for everything you need to know about the CRTLE contests. 

ACUE Commons is a digital hub for higher-education faculty to sharpen teaching, boost student success, and grow professionally. Designed for educators at every career stage, ACUE Commons helps faculty stay current, connected, and effective. 

How can CRTLE support you?

The CRTLE team is here to support and inspire your teaching—from exploring new strategies and redesigning courses to integrating AI and digital tools. Share your questions, ideas, or requests using the form below, and a member of our team will follow up to connect you with the support you need. We look forward to working with you!

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PEDAGOGY NEXT

Visit the CRTLE website for Updates on Event and Access to Our Many Teaching Resources: https://www.uta.edu/administration/crtle 

OFFICE OF THE PROVOST - CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON TEACHING AND LEARNING EXCELLENCE
PEGGY SEMINGSON, PH.D., ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND INTERIM DIRECTOR
SUSAN DEQUEANT, M.ED., ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR SERVICE LEARNING
BETH FLEENER, PH.D., SENIOR TEACHING INNOVATION RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
NAKESHA BROWN, M.ED., COORDINATOR II, SPECIAL PROGRAMS