The CTLI
The Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation supports the pedagogical advancement of faculty across the statewide university, nurturing a reflective and supportive teaching community, promoting evidence-based practice, developing resources/trainings/learning opportunities, and centering diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice to facilitate engaged, meaningful student learning.
Welcome to our new 2026-27 VTSU faculty members!
Frequently Accessed Resources
Upcoming Events
Staying in the Loop Series – Academic Support & TRIO Student Support Services
Description: This semester, we are offering a new weekly workshop series called “Staying in the Loop.” These 45-minute sessions provide overviews of the roles, procedures, functions, and systems of various… Read More »Staying in the Loop Series – Academic Support & TRIO Student Support Services
September 14 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pmAuthentic Assessment: Designing Assignments for Motivation and Learning
Description: This one-hour Zoom workshop introduces participants to authentic assessment as a strategy for increasing student motivation, engagement, and meaningful learning. Attendees will examine how traditional assessments can unintentionally discourage deep learning… Read More »Authentic Assessment: Designing Assignments for Motivation and Learning
September 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmMotivating Online Students: Practical Strategies for a One-Hour Course Tune-Up
Studies of online learning show that timely, authentic instructor feedback and visible participation in discussions are associated with higher engagement, stronger sense of belonging, and improved academic performance for online… Read More »Motivating Online Students: Practical Strategies for a One-Hour Course Tune-Up
September 22 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmAuthentic Assessment: Designing Assignments for Motivation and Learning
Description: This one-hour Zoom workshop introduces participants to authentic assessment as a strategy for increasing student motivation, engagement, and meaningful learning. Attendees will examine how traditional assessments can unintentionally discourage deep learning… Read More »Authentic Assessment: Designing Assignments for Motivation and Learning
September 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmCollaborative Learning: Increasing Student Motivation and Engagement Through Peer Instruction
Description: This one-hour Zoom workshop introduces participants to peer instruction as a high‑impact teaching strategy for increasing student motivation, engagement, and learning. Attendees will explore how intentionally designed and facilitated… Read More »Collaborative Learning: Increasing Student Motivation and Engagement Through Peer Instruction
September 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am