CRTLE NEWSLETTER

NEWS 134, July 1, 2026

Summer is the perfect time to reflect and reimagine what's possible in teaching and learning. This month, CRTLE is excited to share a variety of optional opportunities designed to support you with practical, time-saving strategies for teaching; AI tools, convenient self-paced learning experiences on open educational resources; and more.

—Dr. Shelley Wigley, Summer Assistant Director, CRTLE

5 Free Things You Can Do This Summer:

✅ Attend the July 15 workshop
✅ Explore OLC Microlearning (15–30 minutes)
✅ Earn a Google AI credential (FREE)
✅ Join ACUE Commons
✅ Schedule a CRTLE 1-on-1 consultation (CRTLE@uta.edu)

Also follow us on LinkedIn! 

 CRTLE offers one-on-one consultations tailored to your goals, whether you're redesigning a course, exploring AI-enhanced teaching, improving student engagement, building assessments, or navigating teaching technologies. Meet with us for practical, faculty-centered guidance that helps you solve teaching challenges, save time, and strengthen student learning. Contact CRTLE@uta.edu. 

 Wednesday, July 15

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Microsoft Teams 

 Reduce workload while supporting student learning, such as assessment triage, meaningful participation without overload, peer and self‑assessment, and course pacing that prevents backlog.

UTA faculty and staff can access the Google AI Professional Certificate at no cost through the UTA Coursera Career Academy. This self-paced program, created by Google, helps you develop AI skills you can immediately apply to teaching, research, and everyday work.

Getting started is easy:

Be sure you are accessing the certificate through UTA Coursera Career Academy portal. An overview about the certificate is here: Google AI Professional Certificate | Coursera. Email CRTLE for support: CRTLE@uta.edu.

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.

Explore Topics Like:

🤖 Teaching with AI 

♿ Accessibility & Inclusive Design

📝 Assessment & Feedback

➕ Bonus Opportunity:
As part of our OLC Institutional Membership, you’re also eligible to attend OLC Elevate (Virtual) at no cost.

Continue Your ACUE Certification Journey This Fall: Register Now!

Ready to take the next step toward ACUE Certification in Effective Teaching? Registration is now open for upcoming ACUE courses at UTA! Explore available courses and register today through the UTA ACUE portal: https://portal.acue.org/pages/ut-arlington.

Your next credential is just a few clicks away!

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. 

Become an Open Education Trailblazer at UTA!
Explore Open Education, earn digital badges, and join a community advancing equity, access, and belonging in higher education.

This is a free, self-paced learning experience for UTA faculty, staff, and students 

Stay ahead of the curve with AI in higher education!

Subscribe to The all new CRTLE AI Teaching Brief for bi-weekly practical teaching tips, AI teaching approaches, faculty spotlights, and curated resources delivered straight to your inbox. 

Sign up today: https://common.forms.uta.edu/view.php?id=3094669

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!

Did you miss a CRTLE Session? 

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

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PEGGY SEMINGSON, PH.D., ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND INTERIM DIRECTOR
BETH FLEENER, PH.D., SENIOR TEACHING INNOVATION RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
NAKESHA BROWN, M.ED., COORDINATOR II, SPECIAL PROGRAMS