
ALT January Updates - Monthly Newsletter Exciting pedagogy resources and programming to kickstart your spring semester teaching journey. Featured: Came to Listen - Student Stories of Belonging A storytelling event featuring diverse student experiences in teaching and learning. Date: Jan. 31 | Time: 1:00–2:30 PM Start the Semester Strong Explore resources for spring course planning, including a 7-step course design process, Canvas tips, and a student learning guide. Out Now Accessible Pedagogy Join weekly discussions on accommodations and inclusion in education, hosted by CTL and campus services. Date: Jan. 15 | Time: 12:00–1:00 PM Writing to Learn A two-day workshop to use writing for student engagement: Day 1: Best practices and material development Day 2: Feedback techniques Dates: Jan. 22 & 29 | Time: 9:30–11:00 AM

ALT More Updates from the CTL Resources and events to support teaching and learning. ACUE Pinning Ceremony Celebrate the accomplishments of ACUE course participants. Graduate Teaching Preparation Series Workshops for graduate student instructors: How We Learn (Jan. 13–31): Pedagogical theory Lesson Planning (Jan. 22 & 28): Classroom structure New ACUE Course Earn a micro-credential in "Promoting Active Learning" (Feb. 3–Mar. 14). Complete all modules to qualify. Apply by Jan. 27 UT Teaching Awards Nominations for the UT Teaching Awards are open from Jan. 6–Mar. 10. Visit the newsletter for details on categories. Stay Connected For more updates, visit linktr.ee/ctl_ut. Follow @ctl_ut for news!

ALT CTL’s Holiday House Party on December 11, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at PCL 3.349. The flyer includes images of holiday decorations, games, and refreshments with text inviting instructors and staff to join the celebration. The event promises fun, door prizes, and a chance to unwind from the holiday hustle.

ALT Holiday House Party Celebrate with games, refreshments, and door prizes. Date: Dec. 11 | Time: 3–5 PM Spring Programming Flyer Discover upcoming workshops, grants, and events for spring. New Support for Course Design Join a 7-step course design workshop with faculty examples and a structured approach. Date: Dec. 13 | Time: 10 AM–4 PM Start the Semester Strong Prepare for the semester with Canvas and Academic Technology workshops. Date: Jan. 8 | Time: 9 AM–1 PM

ALT Graduate Teaching Preparation Series Grad students and postdocs can enhance teaching skills through online workshops. Self-enroll on Canvas for the 2025 lineup. New ACUE Courses Spring ACUE courses run Jan. 13 to Mar. 2: Inspiring Inquiry and Preparing Lifelong Learners Promoting Active Learning Apply by Dec. 12. AI Book Club Join a four-part series exploring "Teaching with AI" starting Feb. 3. RSVP by Dec. 19.

ALT CTL’s Holiday House Party on December 11, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at PCL 3.349. The flyer includes images of holiday decorations, games, and refreshments with text inviting instructors and staff to join the celebration. The event promises fun, door prizes, and a chance to unwind from the holiday hustle.

ALT 📣 Shoutout to the Human Dimensions of Organizations (HDO) 379 student capstone group, who focused on enhancements to our Texas Teach-Up observation event! HDO at UT Austin 📣 They delivered their final client presentation yesterday and have absolutely nailed this project! Special thanks to Amy Nathan Wright for making this opportunity possible.

ALT CTL’s Holiday House Party on December 11, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at PCL 3.349. The flyer includes images of holiday decorations, games, and refreshments with text inviting instructors and staff to join the celebration. The event promises fun, door prizes, and a chance to unwind from the holiday hustle.

ALT PTF Think Tank event titled 'Learning from Failure.' The event is for instructors to explore strategies for fostering resilience and safe risk-taking in the classroom. Topics include cultivating resilience, approaches to 'fail forward,' and creating grading structures that support safe failure. The event is on November 19 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at PCL 3.349. For more info, visit the linktr.ee/ctl_ut.

ALT Flyer titled 'Learn to Focus on Feedback.' Details a two-part online workshop on enhancing assessment and feedback using technology, with a focus on student-centered strategies. Workshop highlights include designing formative assessments, learning constructive feedback techniques, and aligning peer feedback. Part 2 scheduled for November 14, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. For more info, visit https://linktr.ee/ctl_ut.

ALT UT Austin Center for Teaching and Learning - November Updates Submit Deadlines: PTF Intent Form: Due Nov. 4 by 11 PM Texas Teach-Up Nominations: Due Nov. 12 Upcoming Sessions: Topics: AI, wellness, accessibility Wellness Resources: Supporting instructor and student wellbeing during election season Events: PTF Think Tank - "Learning from Failure": Nov. 19 Discuss creating safe spaces for productive failure Feedback Workshop: Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 Tech-enhanced strategies for student-centered feedback

ALT Promotional graphic for the 2025 Provost's Teaching Fellows Program. The text reads: "Become a Provost's Teaching Fellow. Are you ready to improve your teaching and foster community through projects aimed at student and instructor success? APPLY NOW to join the 2025 cohort at the University of Texas at Austin. Intent form due November 4. To learn more, visit: linktr.ee/ctl_ut."









