CRTLE NEWSLETTER

NEWS 131, May 6, 2026

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You can begin anytime and progress at your own pace.

This self-paced Canvas training course is designed to help you confidently use Canvas to design, launch, and manage your course—whether you’re building a new course or refining one you already teach.

 What You’ll Gain
✔️A clear understanding of core Canvas tools and features
✔️Practical guidance for organizing content, assignments, and grades
✔️Strategies for launching your course smoothly and managing it throughout the semester
✔️The flexibility to focus on what you need, when you need it

Designed Around a Typical Semester
The course modules mirror the natural timeline of a semester, from course design and setup to teaching, assessment, and course wrap‑up.

Once enrolled, you can:

✔️Work through the modules in order, following the semester timeline, or
✔️Jump directly to the modules most relevant to your immediate needs

Thursday, May 14

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Via Microsoft Teams

The CRTLE AI Course Redesign Institute on May 14, 2026 is provides learning for everyone and brings UTA faculty together for a highly practical, hands on experience focused on AI literacy, career readiness, and course level application. This institute is designed for instructors who want time to explore, try, redesign, and leave with something tangible and not just a “sit and get” experience. Rather than focusing on “what AI might do someday,” this institute centers on what faculty are doing now, what employers are asking for, what AI Literacy skills are needed, and how we can intentionally align AI literacy learning outcomes (SLOs) with disciplinary teaching and student success. 

Given that the majority of participants are joining online, and to ensure a cohesive experience, we’re shifting to a fully online institute so we can design intentionally for engagement, hands‑on work, and faculty flexibility. We are eager to have you join us and share knowledge and learn in community. 

Explore the AI Course Redesign Institute preview and register now!

Register Now for Fall ACUE Courses!

What you’ll gain

✔️ A nationally recognized credential you can list on your CV, annual review, and promotion materials
✔️ Immediately usable teaching strategies shown to improve student engagement and success
✔️ A supportive cohort of UTA colleagues across disciplines
✔️ Structured time to focus on teaching growth on an online asynchronous format.

Limited seats available for Fall 2026 cohort.
Registration priority given to early applicants.

Supported by CRTLE and aligned with UTA’s commitment to teaching excellence. Contact your ACUE Campus Leads, Peggy Semingson at peggys@uta.edu and NaKesha Brown at nakesha.brown@uta.edu with any questions. 

As the semester wraps up, consider recording a short final thoughts video for your students and sending via email and posting to Canvas. An informal 2–4 minute video message can provide closure, acknowledge students’ efforts, and reinforce key ideas from the course. Recorded on your phone or laptop and shared via Canvas, YouTube, or Teams, you can maintain instructor presence and leave students with encouragement beyond grades.

You might include:

👍 A big thank‑you for students’ work and persistence
👍 One or two key ideas you hope students carry forward
👍 Encouragement for finals or what comes next
👍 General tips for why the course matters beyond the class itself
👍 A quick reminder about grades, feedback, or next steps

Keep it simple, conversational, and authentic! 

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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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