CRTLE NEWSLETTER

NEWS 124, January 28, 2026

Today's webinar on Microcredentials provided a variety of information. If you were unable to attend, visit our blog PedagogyNEXT to learn more! 

Join the Center for Service Learning!

Thursday, February 12

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Trinity Hall, Room 104

Join us for a fun social and networking event! This is an opportunity to reunite with or build relationships with service-learning faculty and community agencies, share ideas, learn about new programs and initiatives, ask questions, or catch up.

Open to UTA Faculty/Staff and Community Nonprofit Agencies

Join CRTLE and OIT in the Technology Test Kitchen!

Step into an interactive space where faculty can explore digital tools and learn practical strategies for integrating technology into their teaching. 

January was highly successful, featuring two well-attended professional development sessions. Participants explored Leveling Up Your Career Portfolio and Supercharging Your Syllabus with Adobe Express. The series was further enriched by a guest representative from Adobe, Mr. Steven Watson. Thanks to all those who are participated! We look forward to seeing you at the next session. 

Sessions will be held at Trinity Hall, OIT Helpdesk, first-floor lobby, with breakout sessions in Rooms 112 and 105 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Each session is 30 minutes long, with additional time available for practice and exploration as needed.

February 19th: Creating Engaging Explainer Videos & Podcasts (30 minutes)

Step into our studio‑style Test Kitchen for a supportive, engaging, and hands‑on space where faculty can quickly experiment with creating polished explainer videos and mini‑podcasts using Adobe Express and Adobe Podcast. This session focuses on simple, repeatable workflows that enhance clarity and student engagement while keeping the learning curve gentle for everyone. Ideal for faculty looking to make complex ideas more visual, audible, and accessible. Faculty are welcome to stay the full time or drop in briefly—whatever fits your schedule. Join us in being creative with teaching as an Adobe Creative Campus!

Faculty will leave with:
• A ready‑to‑publish short video or mini‑podcast
• Template‑based workflows for announcements, introductions, concept mini‑lectures, study tips, reminders, or assignment overviews
• Strategies for supporting student‑generated multimedia

When UTA moves to remote‑only operations due to winter weather, your teaching doesn’t have to pause. Snow days create opportunities for connection, flexibility, and creativity—especially with the strong digital teaching ecosystem available at UT Arlington. Faculty have long noted that CRTLE, OIT, and CDE resources, Canvas tutorials, and Microsoft Teams tools helped them adapt quickly during previous rapid instructional pivots. READ MORE

As AI becomes part of students’ academic and professional lives, faculty are rethinking how it fits into teaching and learning. This Pedagogy NEXT article explores how educators can move beyond “AI-proofing” assignments toward designing learning experiences that build ethical, effective AI use and better prepare students for the future. Read the full article for practical insights and classroom strategies at PedagogyNEXT.

Calling for IRB Mentor Fellows

The Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence (CRTLE) and the Office of Regulatory Services (ORS) invite applications for two Fellowship positions as part of a new, joint IRB Mentoring Initiative. This new role is designed specifically to enhance faculty development in mentoring by supporting students conducting human subjects research by guiding them through the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process with clarity, empathy, and consistency.

Duration: 1 semester (Fall and Spring), eligible for renewal

Weekly Time Commitment: 3-4 hours per week

Stipend: $2,500 per semester [paid at the end of the semester]

Start Date: January 26, 2026

Proposal Due (Extended Deadline): January 31, 2026 (5:00 pm).

Open Education Research & Planning Mini-Grant!

The UTA Libraries is offering a $350 mini-grant to support faculty in researching OER and open materials for your courses. Through three collaborative workshops this spring, you will explore what exists in your field, gain practical evaluation skills, and publish your findings in a Landscape Brief that supports your teaching practice.

Time commitment: 12 hours total (Feb-April 2026)

What you'll receive: $350 stipend and four Trailblazers educator badges

Apply by: January 31, 2026.

If you have a quick question (about 15 minutes or less) on how to implement an accommodation, what an accommodation means, or how to refer a student to SAR, join the Director or Associate Director virtually.

Starting Wednesday, February 4 through April 29, Drop In hours will be:

Wednesdays 11:00am - 1:00pm 

Join SAR Faculty office hours now

How can the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence 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!

Did you miss a CRTLE Session? 

Don't worry! We have recaps of all CRTLE Sessions on our blog!

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