CRTLE NEWSLETTER
NEWS 132, May 20, 2026
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This summer, CRTLE is offering a focused virtual series designed to give you back time, not take more of it. Teaching Smarter, Not Harder centers on practical, low-lift strategies that help you streamline your courses, reduce rework, and make curricular and teaching choices with the biggest impact on student learning. These sessions are built for immediate use, whether you want to improve a summer course or set yourself up for a more manageable fall semester. Join us for concrete ideas, real examples from faculty, and space to think with colleagues about what’s truly worth your time. - Peggy Semingson
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This video has closed captions for accessibility.
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Join us this Summer for our virtual series! |
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| Teaching Smarter, Not Harder with Canvas |
Streamline your course design, reduce rework, and set yourself up for an easier semester!
Wednesday, June 3
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Microsoft Teams
Learn how a few strategic Canvas decisions can save you hours every semester—without rebuilding your course from scratch. This session focuses on practical ways to use Canvas more efficiently so you spend less time rebuilding and troubleshooting and more time teaching. We will highlight small, high‑impact design choices that save time across semesters, including reusable structures, accessibility‑friendly defaults, and realistic best‑practice decisions about what is worth building—and what is not. Faculty will leave with concrete ideas they can apply immediately while preparing for fall courses.
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Teaching Smarter, Not Harder with AI (For Faculty) | |
| | Teaching Smarter, Not Harder with Pedagogy: On campus Teaching Focus |
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| | Teaching Smarter, Not Harder: A Summer Reading, Listening, and Idea Exchange |
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Register Now for Fall ACUE Courses!
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Course offerings for Fall 2026 are now available. |
Choose the pathway that best fits your schedule: |
24-Module Year-Long Course (Full Comprehensive Course)
Start Date: August 24, 2026 – May 16, 2027
Deadline to enroll: August 9th
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Stackable Modular Courses (6–8 weeks)
Start Date: August 31, 2026
In-Person Instruction Track: Creating a Productive Learning Environment
Online Instruction Track: Promoting Active Learning Online
Deadline to enroll: August 16th
Start Date: October 19, 2026
In-Person Instruction Track: Promoting Active Learning
Online Instruction Track: Inspiring Inquiry and Lifelong Learning in Your Online Course
Deadline to enroll: October 4th
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Save the Date for the ACUE Reception for UTA Faculty!
August 5th
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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.
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.
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Also, don't forget to visit the ACUE Commons! |
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| What is the ACUE COMMONS?
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.
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Access quick courses and earn endorsements!
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| Browse the large ACUE resource library!
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| Join the UTA Group page and connect with colleagues!
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Register Now for Fall Faculty Fellows Programs |
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Center for Service Learning Faculty Fellows Program |
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 21, 2026
To learn more and apply to be a faculty fellow, click the button below.
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Maverick Advantage Faculty Engagement Fellows Program |
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 21, 2026
To learn more and apply to be a faculty fellow, click the button below.
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CRTLE Professional Learning Communities Program |
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Saturday, August 1, 2026
To learn more and apply to be a faculty fellow, click the button below.
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Adobe Training for all Faculty and Staff! |
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
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| Recaps of past CRTLE sessions!
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- Recap of "6th Annual CRTLE Faculty Showcase" webinar on April 17th, Click Here.
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Learn about the new opportunities to engage with SEP this Fall . Visit Pedagogy Next!
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| How can CRTLE support you?
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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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Did you miss a CRTLE Session?
Don't worry! We have recaps of all CRTLE Sessions on our blog!
PEDAGOGY NEXT
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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
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