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See upcoming programming designed with CIRTL members and alumni in mind. Here you can find self-paced short courses and workshops that members and alumni get exclusive access to. You can also find interactive, online courses, workshops, and events with limited seats where members and alumni get priority when registering.

Effective Teaching and Learning: Promoting Student Engagement and Motivation Through Reflective and Metacognitive Strategies

Post-graduate STEM education presents unique opportunities and challenges in shaping professionals who can address complex scientific, technological, and societal issues. This 4-part, self-paced online short course is designed to equip educators with innovative teaching strategies and pedagogies that inspire transformative learning, deepen engagement, and foster meaningful connections between theoretical knowledge and professional practice. By the end of this short course,…

Making Large Classes Feel Smaller

Reflect on the challenges of teaching in large classes and your own pedagogical values as an instructor in order to find creative ways to support student learning and engagement. This 4-part, self-paced online short course explores common logistical challenges in large classes, considers how to apply evidence-based teaching practices in these environments, and invites participants to develop their own ideas…

Research as a High Impact Practice in STEM Education

To broaden participation in research and make STEM disciplines more inclusive, instructors can demystify research early and often. One promising way to do this is to bring research practices into the classroom. This 4-part, self-paced online short course introduces strategies that instructors can use to connect students with meaningful, research-aligned learning experiences, no matter their starting point. By the end…