Bring your classroom to the community – mini-grants available now
Looking for a way to deepen student engagement while making a real difference in the community? Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) Mini-Grants from the Institute for
The Institute for Learning and Teaching
The Institute for Learning and Teaching (TILT) helps students, faculty, and staff use research-based learning and teaching methods to support academic achievement, equity, and post-graduation success for all CSU students.
TILT celebrates six new Teaching Effectiveness Fellows
The Teaching Effectiveness Initiative program reached a milestone in May, recognizing six exceptional educators with the prestigious Teaching Effectiveness Fellow Award at TILT’s annual
Graduate Student Mentor Training Opportunities October 13 and 20
Are you mentoring undergraduate students or supporting your graduate peers? Join us for free mentor training designed specifically for graduate students. These interactive sessions
Expand your teaching impact: Fall Community Engaged Learning series launches
This semester’s CEL Community of Practice series brings together three distinct learning experiences that showcase the transformative power of community partnerships in higher education. From hands-on
Quick Links for Instructors
Teaching Effectiveness Framework
Best Practices in Teaching Courses
Teaching Effectiveness Initiative
Student Testing and Virtual Proctoring
Best Practices for Promoting Academic Integrity in Online Courses
Recommended Process for Annual Review of Teaching
The Boyer 2030 Commission Report: The Equity-Excellence Imperative
Events
Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Classroom Climate
This three-week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. Consider classroom..
- Date: January 12, 2026 - February 1, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Date: January 12, 2026 - February 1, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Date: January 13, 2026
- Time: 12:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Location: Canvas
Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Create Assignments
This three-week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. Examine assignments..
Location: Canvas
Rethinking Assessment in the Wake of AI
Formative assessments are low-stakes or no-stakes activities, assignments, or quizzes that have little effect on students' grades and are used mostly to inform the instructor..