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.
Upcoming Technology Test Kitchen Session
AI for Teaching: Using Khanmigo & IgniteAI in Canvas to Save Time and Add Insight
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.
📅 April 23, 1:00–2:30 PM |📍 Trinity Hall, OIT Service Desk
Peer Observation of Teaching Training with Certificate
Peer Observation of Teaching Training, led by Dr. Peggy Semingson and Dr. Beth Fleener, is a hands-on workshop that prepares UTA faculty to conduct meaningful, constructive peer observations aligned with university policy and evidence-based teaching practices. Grounded in HOP guidance, the training walks participants through the full peer-observation cycle—pre-observation consultation, data-focused observation strategies for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses, and effective post-observation feedback that supports continuous improvement.
📅Tuesday, April 28, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
💻 Teams Only
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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)
In person with hybrid participation in Trinity 105 and simultaneous on Teams | Limited to 30 in person participants
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.