Long-term content aimed at supporting course design and teaching.
Examples of effective online teaching strategies
This collection of online teaching examples shows how research-based instructional strategies have been implemented at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Small things, big impacts
During the pivot to online in 2020, Professor Roland Vegso prioritized small organizational features that ended up making a big difference for his students.Scaffold final projects to improve learning
Learned from featured instructor Leah Sandall about how to use the scaffolding technique in teachingProviding Essential Student Resources in a Robust Orientation Module
Center for Transformative Teaching Instructional Designer, Eyde Olson, explains the creation of an orientation module to help with courses.Humanizing Your Course: Creating an Inclusive Classroom with a "Liquid Syllabus"
The liquid syllabus is designed to "tell" students, that I, as their instructor, am excited to be a partner with them in their learning.Impacts of Cognitive Load on Student Learning
This video explains aspects of course design that can contribute to cognitive overload as well as simple things instructors can do to reduce the cognitive load of their students.Using Accessibility Checker in Canvas and Office
This presentation focuses on making course materials more accessible and working towards Universal Design for a biology course.We are TRIO
TRIO is a college access and success program that helps first-generation students earn their college degree.Implementing Student Choice within an Assignment
Potential benefits of offering student choice include enhancing student engagement and encouraging students to approach assignments as a process of discovery.Using Movie Analysis to Promote Inclusive Learning
Learn how to assign movies along with academic texts/readings to promote inclusive learningMotivations For Learning: A Culturally Relevant Approach
Articulate two culturally-informed kinds of motivations students have for learning.Exercising Empathy and Social Research Practices
Exercising Empathy helps students do away with the self-centric bias” that often creates a pre-set rhetorical agenda.How to Help Your First-Generation Students Succeed
First-generation students often lack the parental guidance and prior knowledge about how to succeed in college that many of their peers enjoy.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources
These resources will help faculty build courses that are more inclusive of the diverse student body at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.What is SoTL?
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is a scholarly tradition that involves instructors systematically investigating their own teachingGetting a SoTL Project Underway
As with other types of research, a SoTL project should begin with a good questionBefore You Begin a Project
If you are thinking of starting – or perhaps are already working on – a SoTL project, then consider scheduling a consultation with the Center for Transformative Teaching.What is formative assessment and feedback?
Formative assessments are typically low- or no-stakes assessments used with the intent of informing the instructor about how well their instructional approach is working.Proctoring Decision Tree
Considering proctoring exams? Use this helpful decision tree to find the best method to use with your class.Planning for the first week of classes
This resource page aims to help faculty prepare for the first week of classes.A Guide to Learning Online
This guide is designed to give students best-practices for approaching their fully or partially online courses.The CTT Guide for Online & Flexible Hybrid Teaching
Welcome to the Center for Transformative Teaching’s guide to getting started with online instructionKeep Learning
Thoroughly reading this guide will be a great first step towards finishing this semester the best you possibly can.Hands-On Learning and Assessment
There is no way to replace the valuable experience that students get in a hands-on course environment, but there are alternativesInstructional Design Resources
The Center for Transformative has created a variety of resources to support teaching and learning at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Teaching@UNL: A Comprehensive Resource
The Teaching@UNL course in Canvas is designed as a resource for all instructors with teaching resources and updatesIntegrating Technology
Knute Broady Collection: Ideas for Integrating Technology.Additional Materials
Visualize ways to deal with large enrollment courses with video optionsActive Learning
Information and techniques to include students in the learning process and increase students' attention and retention. (Knute Broady Collection)Additional Materials for Active Learning
TEDx Talks can be an excellent way to see how others make use of active learning techniques.