The TILT-sponsored Teaching Squares allows faculty, instructors, and GTAs to observe each other, learn from each other, and support each other in their quest to become better teachers. It is designed to be a non-evaluative, supportive, growth-based process and is open to residential and online instructors. The program uses observation forms based on the Teaching Effectiveness Framework and a feedback protocol. The program takes about 16 hours over the course of the semester. Due to the teaching and community focus of the program, participants must be teaching a course and are expected to attend the initial training plus the two 90-minute feedback sessions in addition to observing one class session for each colleague in your square during each observation cycle (observation dates and time TBD by participants). Minimum of 12 participants.
Teaching Effectiveness Framework alignment: Instructor choice (7 DEUs)
Event Details
Teaching Squares Kick Off: (Residential, Hybrid, and Online Faculty)
- Location: TILT 104
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- Tonya Buchan, Jennifer Todd
Upcoming Events
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 self-reflection to consider your own...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., October 5, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Location: Canvas
- Presenter(s): Danyel Addes
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Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Teaching Online: Facilitation and Engagement
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. Incorporate research-based practices designed to foster a...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., October 5, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Location: Canvas
- Presenter(s): Tonya Buchan, Justin Switzer
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Community of Practice: Alternative Grading Practices
A community of practice (CoP) is a group whose members "share a passion for something they know how to do and who interact regularly to learn how to do it...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Wed., October 7, 2026
- Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
- Presenter(s): Jennifer Todd
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Event Details
Teaching Squares Kick Off: (Residential, Hybrid, and Online Faculty)
- Location: TILT 104
- Register for this Event
- Tonya Buchan, Jennifer Todd
Upcoming Events
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 self-reflection to consider your own...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., October 5, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Location: Canvas
- Presenter(s): Danyel Addes
- Register for this event
Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Teaching Online: Facilitation and Engagement
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. Incorporate research-based practices designed to foster a...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., October 5, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Location: Canvas
- Presenter(s): Tonya Buchan, Justin Switzer
- Register for this event
Community of Practice: Alternative Grading Practices
A community of practice (CoP) is a group whose members "share a passion for something they know how to do and who interact regularly to learn how to do it...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Wed., October 7, 2026
- Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
- Presenter(s): Jennifer Todd
- Register for this event


