The Center for Teaching &听Learning recognizes that there is a rapidly evolving digital landscape, and teaching well with technology has become increasingly important in higher education. Technology can transform the learning experience, making it more engaging, interactive, and accessible for students. By incorporating technology into their teaching methods, educators can leverage a wide range of tools and platforms to enhance the dissemination of knowledge, foster critical thinking skills, and promote collaboration among students. Whether it's through online learning management systems, multimedia presentations, virtual simulations, or remote communication tools, technology provides opportunities for personalized learning experiences that cater to diverse student needs and learning styles. Additionally, teaching well with technology opens up new opportunities for inclusivity and accessibility in higher education.
The CTL is part of the campus ecosystem of teaching and technology. If working on online learning at CU,听听has many programs and courses. Also, the听Office of Academic and Learning Innovation听is committed to expanding access to quality higher education through innovation, collaboration, and technology.
Faculty support for integrating technology:
Canvas
Canvas is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) used as a vital space for instruction, a communication hub for students, and a place to collect, grade, and track assignments. For academic courses, faculty should Log in to and use the Teaching Tools tab to . Once created, your course can be found on the and will be blank; however, you can into a new course.
For more information on essential instructional uses and best practices, , , or read step-by-step guides on the OIT website.
Campus-Supported Technology
When choosing tools to aid in your instruction, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) recommends using听. This preserves academic continuity for your students, allowing them to use familiar tools, and ensures OIT can support you as you implement these technologies.听
Support is available as you learn the technical aspects of these tools. OIT鈥檚 Academic Technology Consultants are available to听听or can provide a number of听.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Universal Design for Learning听(UDL) provides a framework for designing instruction that is inclusive and addresses the diverse learning needs of all students. By incorporating UDL principles into their teaching practices, educators can create learning environments that proactively remove barriers to learning and engage all students, regardless of their background, abilities, or learning preferences.听Consultations and on-demand trainings are available upon request.听At CU Boulder, faculty can earn a UDL micro-credential by completing an online course.
Making Digital Materials and Technology Accessible for Teaching & Learning
Faculty can get support with understanding and implementing accessibility for digital materials and technology so that all learners, regardless of abilities or disabilities, have access to and can engage with educational content. Accessibility is critical to promote inclusivity, fulfill ethical responsibilities, enhance learning experiences, accommodate diverse learning, and comply with legal requirements. To learn more about how to create digitally accessible experiences and materials听辞谤听find听accessibility resources听email DAO to request a consultation.
Explore Additional Tech
New technologies often provide innovative tools and resources that can enhance teaching and learning experiences. By exploring and adopting new technologies, faculty members can tap into their potential to engage students, facilitate active learning, and create dynamic and interactive educational experiences.听If teaching with the College of Arts & Sciences, the team at听Arts & Science Support of Education Through Technology (ASSETT), contact the ASSETT team听to learn more about opportunities or for help.
Request a Consultation from CTL/ASSETT
We offer听individualized, confidential听consultations听free of charge. All CU Boulder educators, including faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and staff who teach, are welcome to schedule teaching consultations to learn how to integrate technology into instruction. ASSETT and CTL have merged. Depending on your department an ASSETT or CTL team member will reach out to discuss your consultation goals.
The is designed to share implementable classroom resources for teaching and learning with and about generative AI. It was developed as a resource for educators to contribute teaching and learning content that addresses the needs of our campus and beyond. All resources submitted to the repository are available for educators to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, as long as attribution is given to the creator. If you鈥檙e interested in incorporating generative AI and/or critical thinking about AI into your own courses, we encourage you to explore and play with the resources here! As we continue learning about this emergent technology we invite members of our campus community to contribute new content to our repository.
Further reading and听resources:
include learning materials such as open textbooks, courses, syllabi, lectures, assignments, quizzes, lab activities, games, and simulations.