The Center for Transformative Teaching Center collaborates with University of Nebraska-Lincoln instructors in creating immersive learning experiences that engage students. The CTT also offers support for grant proposal development in relation to teaching and learning, the creation of college and department-specific programming, one-on-one support for course redesign, professional development opportunities, online resources and more.
One-on-One Support with Instructional Designers
The instructional designers at the CTT have over seven decades of combined knowledge as instructors. Our designers are eager to help you prepare for challenges with with one-on-one support sessions. Instructional designers can help review syllabi and Canvas courses, develop or re-develop courses, conduct equity reviews, create personalized teaching development plans, discuss course evaluations, help implement new teaching methods, and more. Our designers also run workshops on specific topics for colleges and departments, along with running campus-wide workshops throughout the year. Not sure who the ID is for your college? Find them at the CTT's contact us webpage.
Teaching Grants
All full-time faculty are eligible to apply. Applications are due February 1, 2023. Grant recipients are expected to develop their projects during the summer and possibly fall, and projects should be implemented for the Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 semesters. Applicants may receive funding only once during an academic year and are encouraged to meet with a member of the CTT team before submitting their application. Learn more about grants at the CTT Teaching Grants webpage.
Successful Teaching with Affordable Resources
Make course content more affordable with Successful Teaching with Affordable Resources. STAR is a campus initiative to decrease the cost of student education by making access to textbooks and course content more affordable. Since 2019, these efforts have saved students over $6 million at the university. STAR leverages the resources of the Office of the Executive Vice-Chancellor, University Libraries, Information Technology Services, and the Center for Transformative Teaching. Learn more about the initiative at the STAR webpage.
Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning
The CTT instructional designers keep up-to-date with new methods and technologies for instructors to maximize accessibility and universal design for learning in courses. The Inclusive Course Checklist, Accessibility and UDL Instructor Resource, and Accessibility Essentials Checklist, developed by our designers, are an excellent place to start when making sure your course and classroom meet students needs. If you still need help with accessibility and UDL in your course, contact your college's instructional designer for further assistance.
Teaching@UNL
Teaching@UNL is a course in Canvas that is designed for all university instructors, whether you are a graduate teaching assistant, a lecturer, a professor of practice, or a tenure-line faculty member. If you are an instructor of record, you will see this course on your Canvas dashboard. If you do not yet have Canvas access, please contact us. The seven-module course is designed to serve as both an initial orientation and an on-going resource.
Teaching Support Network
Teaching is a complicated practice filled with nuance and individuality. Thankfully, there are instructors across the university who have put significant effort into reflecting on teaching practices. Participants in TSN have agreed to lend support for any instructor who would like peer guidance. These individuals may also be a valuable resource if you’re looking for someone to observe your teaching. To learn more about the network, visit the TSN webpage.
Faculty-led Inquiry into Reflective Scholarly Teaching Program
FIRST is a professional development program that provides a model for how you can document, assess, and make visible your teaching and your students’ learning. Even if you value and support excellence in teaching, it is often difficult to capture the intellectual work of your teaching in a form that can be conveyed easily to others. This year-long program supports faculty in documenting learning through workshops, writing retreats, small group discussions with peers, and general discussions about pedagogy. Learn more on the webpage.
Reflective Practitioner Program
Fostering high-caliber teaching continues to be a priority for the university. Many instructors across our institution are already deeply committed to advancing the practice of teaching, but, because this work is unique and personal, it has been difficult to recognize and celebrate it in a formal way. The Reflective Practitioner Program seeks to encourage, recognize, and reward professional development and community building in teaching and learning at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Learn more about the program on the RPP webpage.
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