CRTLE NEWSLETTER

NEWS 138, September 24, 2026

Great teaching thrives when faculty learn from one another, explore ideas, and reflect on practice. I hope you will take advantage of the resources, events, and communities highlighted in this newsletter as we continue working together to support student success and teaching excellence and innovation at UTA. - Peggy Semingson, Ph.D., Interim Director of CRTLE

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Discover, Learn, and Grow on Your Schedule

Looking for flexible ways to strengthen your teaching, explore new ideas, and advance your professional goals? CRTLE’s On-Demand Learning Hub offers a curated collection of resources, guides, and learning opportunities designed to support faculty at every stage of their teaching journey. Explore topics ranging from course design and syllabus development to reflective teaching, innovation, professional credentials, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Whether you have five minutes or an afternoon, you can access practical resources anytime, anywhere. Start exploring and discover tools to help you enhance your teaching and support student success today!

Celebrating a Successful Graduate Student Conference on Effective Teaching!

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Graduate Student Conference on Effective Teaching a tremendous success! The conference brought together graduate students, faculty, and instructional leaders for a day filled with innovative teaching strategies, engaging conversations, and valuable professional learning opportunities. We are especially grateful to our outstanding presenters and contributors: Dr. Jim Grover, Dr. Cindy Kilpatrick, Dr. Sarah Shelton, Dr. Shelly Wigley, Dr. Lauren Weisberg, Dr. Bonnie Laster, Leah Collum, Dr. John Wayman, Dr. Candace Joswick, and Dr. Barbara Berthold. Their expertise, generosity, and commitment to teaching excellence helped create an inspiring and memorable experience for all who attended. We sincerely thank each of them for sharing their knowledge and supporting the next generation of educators.

CRTLE Professional Learning Communities are in full swing!

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PLC #1: Digital Learning Design Studio

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PLC #2: Teaching with AI Learning Community

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PLC #3: Teaching in the Age of AI Collaborative

Ideas are better when we share them! CRTLE’s Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) bring UTA faculty together to connect, collaborate, and explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Throughout the year, PLC members will turn conversations into practical ideas and share what they learn with colleagues across UTA helping great teaching ideas travel beyond the PLC and into classrooms across campus.

Learn More

Join us for the next Technology Test Kitchen!

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Discover how podcasts can bring course content to life! Learn the basics of planning, recording, and creating engaging educational audio, then spend time experimenting with podcast tools.

Wednesday, September 30

TWO SESSIONS - SAME GREAT CONTENT!

Session 1: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 2: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Sessions are held in Trinity Hall, Room 105, and run approximately 30–45 minutes, followed by additional time for hands-on practice and exploration.

Upcoming Session:

October 28. Lights, Camera, Learning: Create Videos for Your Course

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Join us for peer-based dialogue and knowledge sharing

Each CRTLE roundtable centers practical, collegial dialogue rather than one-size-fits-all answers. Faculty may attend one session or the full series. No prior AI expertise is required.

SESSION 1 | Beyond the Bot: Reclaiming Meaningful Assessment

Thursday, October 1, 2026

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Trinity Hall, Room 105

(in-person only)

FOCUS: Rethinking what counts as evidence of learning when AI can generate polished products in seconds.

The next Faculty Voices Session

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Wednesday, October 7

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Microsoft Teams Only

Explore practical strategies for creating more AI-resistant assessments; Implement practical assessment changes that reduce dependence on AI tools; Adapt existing assignments that promote critical thinking and less reliance on generative AI.

UTA Faculty talk about their experience with ACUE!

Hear from UTA faculty about how ACUE has transformed their teaching! In this short video, faculty share their experiences, insights, and the impact ACUE has had on their teaching practice and student learning.

Transform your teaching! Sign up for ACUE this Fall!

Two more courses available this Fall!

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Continue Your ACUE Certification in Effective Teaching Journey This Fall. Register Now!

Beginning October 19th:

Promoting Active Learning
Inspiring Inquiry and Lifelong Learning in Your Online Course

Your next credential is just a few clicks away!

Resources

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Accessibility by Design: Practical Resources for Every Course

Creating accessible learning experiences benefits all students and is an important part of effective course design. Whether you teach online, hybrid, or face-to-face, UTA offers a growing collection of resources to help you improve course accessibility, enhance student success, and create more inclusive learning environments.

Featured Resources

CRTLE Accessibility Resources Hub: Curated resources, guides, videos, and teaching tips for accessible course design. Accessibility Resources - CRTLE - The University of Texas at Arlington

OIT Accessibility Resource Toolkit: Instructional videos, step-by-step guides, and support for creating accessible digital content. Accessibility Resource Toolkit - Accessibility Resources - The University of Texas at Arlington

OLC Microlearning Library + Digital Badges: Explore short, self-paced modules including Creating Accessible Videos, Turning Digital Accessibility Policy into Practice, Writing Effective Alternative (Alt) Text, and Supporting Neurodiverse Learners. 🚀 New! OLC Microlearning Library Now Available to UTA Faculty, Staff & GTAs – Pedagogy NEXT: Facul…

DesignPLUS and Accessible Course Design Resources: Learn how DesignPLUS can support clarity, consistency, engagement, and accessibility in Canvas courses. Mastering DesignPlus - CRTLE - The University of Texas at Arlington

CDE Training Opportunities: Workshops and support for Ally, accessible documents, Canvas Studio captions, DesignPLUS, and online course design.

Accessibility Bootcamp Roadmap-CDE (self-enroll)

Focus on Planning: Accessibility-CDE (self-enroll)

New! Student Experience Project Canvas Course

Looking for practical, research-informed strategies to support student success? The new Student Experience Project (SEP) Canvas Course provides UTA faculty and staff with resources, tools, and evidence-based practices focused on fostering belonging, engagement, and academic confidence. Explore short modules, ready-to-use teaching strategies, and materials designed to help create more supportive learning environments for all Mavericks.

Enroll in the SEP Canvas Course: Student Experience Project Canvas Course

EARN A CERTIFICATE!

Course created by Dr. Christy Spivey and Dr. Lori Ramirez with support from Division of Student Success

More Events this Fall!

Visit the CRTLE EVENTS page to learn more about upcoming sessions and workshops!

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Stay ahead of the curve with AI in higher education!

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

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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
BETH FLEENER, PH.D., SENIOR TEACHING INNOVATION RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
NAKESHA BROWN, M.ED., COORDINATOR II, SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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