This month, we’re introducing a new Featured Faculty series as part of the CITL monthly newsletter. It’s part of an ongoing effort to highlight the
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When homework isn’t proof of learning: Assessing foundational math in the AI era
If you teach a foundational math course right now, you have likely experienced the following disconnect: polished homework submissions paired with shaky quiz and exam
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Alarmed but hopeful? What AAC&U’s new GenAI report tells us
AAC&U’s new survey, The AI Challenge: Faculty Concerns About Generative AI in Higher Education, doesn’t just measure opinions about generative AI; it captures a moment
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“Fold in the cheese” teaching: Why students need more than vague advice
“What does that mean, fold in the cheese?” If you’ve ever seen Schitt’s Creek, you know the scene: David and his mother Moira are trying
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Congratulations to our Fix Your Content Day 2025 accessibility champions!
This year’s Fix Your Content Day was a powerful demonstration of what our campus community can accomplish when we come together with a shared purpose.
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Writing like you teach: Making course materials clearer and more human
In “4 Ways to Adjust Your Prose Style for a Public Audience,” James Lang reminds us that writing for non-experts—whether in essays, books, or blog
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AI in the classroom: Lessons learned from one institution’s AI affiliate program
I recently listened to an episode of Derek Bruff’s Intentional Teaching podcast about an AI teaching fellows program integrated into a writing course at Boston
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What if student evaluations measured what actually matters?
Student evaluations of teaching (SETs) are a staple in higher education, but what do they really tell us? Research shows that evaluations can be biased,
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Combining STEM and Humanities: Broaden skills and enrich learning
STEM majors might kick off their careers with higher salaries, but research shows that humanities majors often catch up by mid-career, thanks to their adaptability
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Resilient teaching: Making the most of what you have
Let’s face it—last-minute teaching schedule changes or unexpected course additions can throw even the most seasoned educators into a tailspin. You’ve carefully mapped out your
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AI detectors: An ethical minefield
Generative AI use has been on the rise among faculty and students. Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Adobe Firefly, and Claude, among others, have transformed how
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The digital red pen: Efficiency, ethics, and AI-assisted grading
Podcast-style Audio Overview (Created with NotebookLM) It’s late in the evening, and faculty across the country are still grading papers, leaving feedback that they hope
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