AI Teaching & Learning Initiatives at UTA
Artificial intelligence is rapidly shaping how we teach, learn, and assess—and CRTLE is here to help faculty engage with AI thoughtfully, ethically, and practically.
This spring, CRTLE is offering a series of AI‑focused workshops, institutes, and test‑kitchen experiences designed to support faculty at every stage—from those just beginning to explore AI tools to those ready to redesign courses and assignments with AI in mind. Our programming emphasizes pedagogical purpose over hype, grounding AI use in disciplinary contexts, student learning outcomes, and academic integrity.
In addition to CRTLE‑hosted events, this page also highlights related AI programming and communities across campus and beyond. This includes ongoing initiatives such as Pondering AI, the OIT AI Community of Practice, and select external opportunities (e.g., EDUCAUSE webinars and national conversations). Together, these offerings provide multiple entry points for faculty to engage with AI—locally, collaboratively, and at scale.
Across these events and communities, faculty will:
Signature offerings include the CRTLE AI Course Redesign Institute, interactive Technology Test Kitchen sessions, focused workshops such as Productive Struggling and Critical Thinking with AI, and opportunities to connect through Pondering AI and the OIT AI Community of Practice. Many events are offered hybrid or online to support flexible participation.
Whether you’re curious, cautious, or ready to dive in, these AI events and communities—at UTA and beyond—are designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.
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This session explores the evolving role of AI as a catalyst for enhancing student agency. Led by Dr. David Han, it presents evidence-based strategies for redesigning learning experiences that emphasize critical thinking, digital citizenship, and sustained student engagement in AI-integrated educational environments.
Facilitated by Dr. David Han, UT San Antonio
Thursday, April 9th, 1-2pm
Discover how to make the most of Khanmigo and IgniteAI—AI teaching tools already built directly into Canvas and ready for you to use today. This AI-focused hands on Test Kitchen session gives faculty a practical, low pressure space to try out lesson design ideas, explore AI supported activities for teaching design and assessment, and see how these tools can meaningfully enhance quiz creation, discussion boards, and more instruction adding complexity. With faculty interest in AI at an all time high, this session focuses on real, classroom ready strategies—when AI can help, when traditional approaches shine, and how to blend both with intention. Faculty are welcome to stay for the full experience or drop in for a shorter visit—whatever fits your day.
Full‑day institute focused on redesigning courses and assignments with AI in pedagogically sound ways
🗓️May 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
In‑person with hybrid components and follow‑up design sprint
