Professional Development

Upcoming Events

AI and Student Writing

The session will focus on evidence of teaching pedagogy and its implications related to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr. Tian Guo will share how AI became..

Early-Career Teaching Fellows

SUPPORTING EARLY-CAREER FACULTY IN TEACHING EXCELLENCE Are you navigating your first years of university teaching? Would you benefit from connecting with colleagues who understand the..

Teaching with Art: The Perfect Intersection Workshop Series

See the "Notes" section below for session-specific details. TEF Alignment: Instructional Strategies

Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Critical Thinking

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. Instructors consistently..

Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: First Four Weeks

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. Use research-based..

Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Inclusive Pedagogy

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. Engage in..

TILT Summer Conference 2026: Teaching in a Changing World

Education is evolving—shaped by new technologies, diverse learners, and shifting expectations. As educators, we have the opportunity to reimagine what teaching and learning can be..

TILT Summer Conference 2026 Keynote: Staying Human(e) in a Changing World

It's no secret that teaching in higher education feels more fraught than ever. The current social and political moment, along with the lingering aftershocks of..

Using Applied and Authentic Assessments for Student Career Readiness

Applied and authentic assessments add meaning, purpose, and direction to the assessments and work in your course. They enhance motivation. They provide resume and portfolio..

Beyond the Prompt, Part II: Designing with AI for Teaching and Learning

Generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and CSU GPT are rapidly becoming part of many instructors' workflows—but meaningful impact comes from how we design with..

TILT Summer Conference 2026 Keynote Workshop: Humans Teaching Humans: Practical Strategies for Humane Teaching in Changing Times

It's one thing to talk about human-centered teaching and learning in theory, but what does it look like our in actual practice? This interactive session..

Understanding Today's College Students

Who are college-going students today, and what helps them persist and succeed? In this interactive, research-informed session, we will myth-bust common assumptions about "today's students,"..

Online Conference Closing: Debrief and Wrap Up

Debrief and planning session for virtual attendees. Teaching Effectiveness Framework Alignment: TBD

Building Meaningful Courses Using Backwards Design and Active Learning

Positive psychology defines meaning as the "sense of purpose, fulfillment, and significance derived from living in alignment with one's values and using one's strengths in..

Developing a Teaching Persona

The Latin word "persona" most directly translates to "mask." Should we wear a mask while teaching? What kind of mask should we wear? This workshop..

Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Accessible and Inclusive Electronic Content

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. Engage in..

Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Inclusive Pedagogy 2

This 3 week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. This..

Writing a Teaching Philosophy Presentation

As instructors in higher education, it is increasingly important to have an individual teaching philosophy when applying for college or university faculty positions or when..

Classroom Strategies: Optimize Your Time and Increase Student Engagement

Do you ever avoid student discussions because it's too difficult to get their attention, wasting precious classroom time? What about the beginning or end of..