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The University of Kansas MENU link to menu page THE UNIVERSITY of KANSAS Center for Teaching Excellence myKU Email Canvas Enroll & Paythis unit Start search Submit Search Main navigation Home About Select to follow link People Faculty Ambassadors Teaching Excellence Advisory Members Contact Us Programs & Initiatives Teaching Resources Select to follow link Active learning Addressing mental health Backward design for courses Concealed Carry and Teaching Conflict resolution Course-Level Outcomes Guide Creating inclusivity Critical thinking Designing for access Evaluating teaching Select to follow link The benchmarks approach to evaluation Guidance for instructors Select to follow link Using student feedback Gathering midterm student feedback Teaching statements Creating course portfolios Peer evaluation Reflective teaching First day of class Group work Guidance for recording class periods Large classes Lecturing Low-stakes assignments Major assignments & projects Making material clear Motivating students Online classes Podcasts on teaching and learning Preparing for Annual Review Reading, writing, & discussion Rubrics & grading Small classes Student support at KU Supporting meaningful conversations Syllabus preparation and language Technology Tests & writing assignments What we’ve learned from teaching during the pandemic Assessment of Student Learning Course Portfolios AI Resources & Guidance Select to follow link Ethical use of AI in writing assignments Easing into generative AI Adapting classes to the artificial intelligence era Addressing bias in AI Prompting AI chatbots AI as tutor on research projects Maintaining academic integrity in the AI era Select to follow link Building AI policies into your syllabus AI-related steps to take now Careful use of AI detectors FAQs about AI and teaching News, Events & Media Gallery Info for New Faculty GTAs myKU Email Canvas Enroll & Pay THE UNIVERSITY of KANSAS University of Kansas logo Center for Teaching Excellence Menu link to menu page Search this unit Start search Submit Search Center for Teaching Excellence CTE strives to foster an intellectual community of instructors dedicated to improving their teaching practices and increasing student learning. About CTE Celebration of Teaching Celebration of Teaching Annual Poster Session and Reception. Join us for an afternoon of celebration, inspiration, and community at the Kansas Union Ballroom on May 3 from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Kansas Union Ballroom. Celebration of Teaching Center for Teaching Excellence Programs and Resources Our website has a wide array of resources on such topics as effective pedagogy, inclusive teaching practices, student engagement, assessment of student learning, and the evaluation of teaching. We also encourage you to explore the opportunities for teaching-related faculty funding and the recent posters and portfolios created by KU instructors. Programs & Initiatives CTE offers several programs and funding opportunities for instructors interested in improving their teaching practices and course design. Learn More Teaching Resources Learn about effective ways to assess student learning in courses and programs. Learn More Assessment of Student Learning Learn about effective ways to assess student learning in courses and programs. Learn More Swipe to see more Graduate Teaching Assistant and New Faculty Resources GTA Resources Learn about the New GTA Orientation and other professional development opportunities as well as key information for what comes next: the academic job search. Learn More New Faculty Learn about designing a course, preparing a syllabus, and supporting your students. Learn More Swipe to see more Course Portfolio Gallery Visit our gallery of course portfolios that exemplifies some of the best teaching and course redesign work accomplished by faculty members, instructional staff members, and departmental programs at KU. Portfolio Gallery CTE News and Features From summit poll, a list of ways to create community in classes Peter Felten’s keynote message about building relationships through teaching found a receptive audience at this year’s Teaching Summit. Felten, a professor of history and assistant provost for teaching and learning at Elon University, shared the stories of students who had made important… As the academic year begins, think community and connection In a focus group before the pandemic, I heard some heart-wrenching stories from students. One was from a young, Black woman who felt isolated and lonely. She mostly blamed herself, but the problems went far beyond her. At one point, she said: There’s some small classes that I’m in and like, some… KU Teaching Summit Focuses on Building Classroom Relationships Peter Felten issued a clear call to action at this year’s Teaching Summit: Connect with students and help them connect with one another. Felten, executive director of the Center for Engaged Learning and assistant provost for Teaching and Learning at Elon University, delivered the keynote address… Research points to AI’s growing influence If you are sitting on the fence, wondering whether to jump into the land of generative AI, take a look at some recent news – and then jump. View all news CTE Events Follow Us On Social Media Facebook Instagram X, formerly known as Twitter LinkedIn Budig Hall, Room 135 1455 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 cte@ku.edu 785-864-4199 facebook instagram twitter linkedin About CTE People Faculty Ambassadors TEAM Visit KU Apply Give News Events Careers Alumni Nondiscrimination statement Accessibility | Website support | CMS login © 2024 The University of Kansas The University of Kansas is a public institution governed by the Kansas Board of...