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| Imagining, Creating, Innovating the Future
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| | CRTLE NEWSLETTERNEWS 118, October 8, 2025
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UTA FacultyBusy Busy October! Learn more about our upcoming programming, faculty blogs, and recaps!
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Pondering AI at UTAAI for Human Flourishing with Jordan Loewen-Colon
Thursday, October 9
11:00 am - 1:00pm
Trinity Hall, Room 104 or via Microsoft Teams
Featuring speakers: Dr. Ashley L. Dockens and Jordan Loewen-Colon
What impact is AI having on human relationships at home and at work? Is the “AI race” a race to the bottom? What does it mean for AI to be (truly) sustainable? Join us as we explore emerging research and discourse about how we can ensure AI serves people and planet.
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| | October Faculty Voices Session
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| | Join this panel discussion and workshop to learn practical tips for building meaningful connections with students in large, asynchronous courses!
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| October Faculty Voices Session
Wednesday, October 17From Passive to Participatory: Implementing Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) in Large Asynchronous Online Courses
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| Faculty and Graduate Students, join this CIRTL Network Session!
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AGILITY: Superpower of Teaching and Beyond
Two Opportunities to join!
Wednesday, October 23 Friday, October 24 In-Person: Trinity Hall, Room 105 Online Only via Microsoft Teams
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Change brings uncertainty but adaptability turns it into an opportunity! As technology accelerates, adaptability will be a vital skill for the 2030 workforce. Join this session to explore what an agility mindset is, why it matters in teaching and beyond, and how to develop it.
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| Demystify AI in teaching! This beginner-friendly workshop offers hands-on strategies, practical prompts, and a community to help you innovate and personalize learning.
Thursday, October 23
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Microsoft Teams
Leave with confidence, a community of peers, and a clear plan for making AI a productive and transparent part of your teaching practice.
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| Thursday, October 30
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Trinity Hall, Room 105 or via Microsoft Teams
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| This training is designed to equip faculty with the skills and tools needed for effective peer observation. Participants will learn how to observe colleagues’ teaching practices constructively, provide meaningful feedback, and foster a collaborative culture of continuous improvement. The training includes best practices, observation frameworks, and reflective techniques to enhance teaching effectiveness. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate recognizing their commitment to academic excellence and peer support. This session is hybrid. Light refreshments for in-person attendees.
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| | In case you missed it! Back by popular demand!
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| Friday, October 31
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Trinity Hall, Room 104 or via Microsoft Teams
The AI Course Redesign Institute offers a workshop-style hands-on experience for UTA faculty interested in integrating Artificial Intelligence into their courses. This one-day institute provides faculty with the tools, resources, and frameworks needed to redesign and enhance their curricula with AI, creating more engaging, effective, and inclusive learning environments. Participants will explore the latest AI technologies and pedagogical strategies from peers and resources, gaining the skills to integrate AI tools into their teaching practices. There will be time provided to work on developing your own course or courses. By the end of the institute, participants will leave with actionable next steps to incorporate AI into their teaching, fostering an innovative and forward-thinking classroom environment. Ideas for how to prepare students for the ever-changing workforce with AI will be explored. You must be teaching a course or courses next academic year (2025-2026).
In-person capacity has been reached! You can still join via Microsoft Teams.
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| Student Experience ProjectThree to Thrive: Small Changes. Big Impact.
More Three-to-Thrive Tips: A Continuing Series
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The first blog post shared three easy upgrades for teaching — ready-to-use scripts for a welcoming start, growth mindset framing, and wise feedback.
This month, we’re back with fresh, practical tips to help you keep the momentum going! Learn how to boost student engagement with video feedback, design assignments that encourage a growth mindset, and set the tone for a collaborative class experience.
For more information about the Student Experience Project, visit the CRTLE website.
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| New on Pedagogy Next How to Keep Classroom Debates from Boiling Over!
Fostering Meaningful Dialogue on Controversial Topics (and What to do if Things Get Heated)
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| | Congratulations to the faculty who have recently received the ACUE Effective Teaching Practice Certification!
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| These outstanding faculty members will be acknowledged at the Fall Faculty and Associates Meeting on October 20, 2025!
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| Faculty Survey: Sept. 9 – Nov. 9
The UTA Libraries want your input! Help shape collections, services, and research support by completing their upcoming campus-wide survey. Your feedback makes a difference!
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ICYMI! “Micro learning, macro impact.”
Eight award-winning faculty shared their strategies for a better classroom!
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| Want a recap?
Highlights from The Faculty Playbook for Teaching: Lightning Round Faculty Talks.
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Don’t miss what’s coming up at CRTLE! Find out here!
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Visit the CRTLE Website for Updates on Events and Access to Our Many Teaching Resources: www.uta.edu/crtle
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| Learn and Achieve Together
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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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