Office of the Provost–Division of Faculty Success
Trinity Hall 106, 800 Greek Row Dr., Box 19128
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX 76019
Phone: 817-272-7464 | Email: CRTLE@uta.edu
Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence
How can the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence support you?
We’re here to help you thrive in your teaching, spark new ideas, and make your work as an educator feel supported and inspired. Whether you're exploring a new teaching strategy, redesigning a course, integrating AI or digital tools, or looking for thought partners, the CRTLE team is excited to collaborate with you.
Please use the form below to share what you need: questions, ideas, challenges, requests for workshops, consultations, resources, or anything else that would strengthen your teaching and your students’ learning.
CRTLE Technology Test Kitchen
Signature Dish Showcase: Sharing Your Best Teaching Idea
This celebratory closing session invites faculty to bring a ‘signature dish’—a teaching innovation, digital creation, AI‑enhanced lesson, or redesigned assignment developed during previous Test Kitchens or on your own. The Signature Dish Showcase is designed as a friendly, low-key gallery walk with rich peer feedback. Let’s celebrate your teaching innovations and build community with colleagues!
📅 May 7, 1:00–2:30 PM |📍 Trinity Hall, OIT Service Desk
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CRTLE AI Course Redesign Institute for Faculty
In collaboration with partner units across the university.
May 14, 2026, | 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence (CRTLE)
💻Online on Teams
Enroll in the Canvas Training for Faculty Course
This self-paced Canvas training course is designed to help you confidently use Canvas to design, launch, and manage your course—whether you’re building a new course or refining one you already teach.
Get Started!
You can begin anytime and progress at your own pace.
What You’ll Gain
✔️A clear understanding of core Canvas tools and features
✔️Practical guidance for organizing content, assignments, and grades
✔️Strategies for launching your course smoothly and managing it throughout the semester
✔️The flexibility to focus on what you need, when you need it
Designed Around a Typical Semester
The course modules mirror the natural timeline of a semester, from course design and setup to teaching, assessment, and course wrap‑up.
Once enrolled, you can:
✔️Work through the modules in order, following the semester timeline, or
✔️Jump directly to the modules most relevant to your immediate needs
Now Available for Faculty
ACUE Commons
We are excited to announce that ACUE Commons—previously available only to faculty who were enrolled in or completed ACUE courses—is now open to all UTA faculty. This expansion allows every UTA instructor to explore ACUE’s evidence‑based teaching resources, one‑hour Quick Studies, and professional learning community.
Examples from UT Arlington Faculty
As an Adobe Creative Campus, we are part of a select group of colleges and universities worldwide that have empowered students in all disciplines to learn the creative, productivity, and AI skills employers need.
How can the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence support you?
The CRTLE team is here to support and inspire your teaching—from exploring new strategies and redesigning courses to integrating AI and digital tools. Share your questions, ideas, or requests using the form below, and a member of our team will follow up to connect you with the support you need. We look forward to working with you!
Accessibility Resources
This page provides updated, faculty-friendly guidance on accessibility, and course remediation workflow suggestions. These ideas focus on supporting faculty in building more inclusive, legally compliant, and student-centered learning environments.
Ask a Maverick
The Ask a Maverick initiative, led by the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence (CRTLE), invites UTA students to share their perspectives on exceptional teaching and learning experiences. Your feedback helps highlight excellence across our campus and contributes to fostering a culture of academic innovation and engagement.
Explore the CRTLE YouTube Channel
Explore recordings of CRTLE events, conferences, and pedagogy sessions that highlight innovative teaching and learning at UTA. Watch past programs and stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring new insights and faculty discussions on educational excellence.
Stay updated with our latest content by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.
UT System Webinar Series 2025-2026
We invite faculty, administrators, staff, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students across the UT System to join our monthly webinar series. This series is created by the UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers and UT System Educational Developers. 2nd Thursday of each month, 1-2pm in Zoom.
Register for 2025-2026 CRTLE Programming
Get ready to transform your teaching! This year’s lineup features rich programming designed to help you elevate your courses. We’re also collaborating with the Graduate School, Division of Student Success, OIT, and University Analytics, to offer cross-listed sessions that provide even more professional development opportunities. Explore the full schedule and register for sessions by clicking the link.
Explore the Pedagogy NEXT Website and Podcast
How can I improve my teaching? What stories do educators have to share?
The Pedagogy NEXT website and podcast series showcases and celebrates teaching stories and insights from both award-winning faculty members and university administrators who directly or indirectly support teaching.
Scan the QR code to visit the Pedagogy NEXT website.
Generative AI Guidelines for Instruction
The GenAI Instruction Guidelines document is now online for faculty. It offers guidance on UTA's stance, managing GenAI use, syllabus statements, and ethical considerations for teaching and learning.
For GenAI Guidelines for Research, GenAI for Business and additional resources supporting UTA faculty and staff, access the Artificial Intelligence at UTA website.
CRTLE Annual Report
Report highlighting many of the activities sponsored by CRTLE each academic year.