CETL Faculty Pages

Every summer, CETL partners with NASNTI to provide a professional development workshop for faculty where they can receive a stipend for participating and attending. Attendees also received a Credly badge (pictured on the left) that can be included in faculty members portfolios for promotion, tenure, etc. For the summer of 2024, CETL helped ECU faculty incorporate a Plus One approach into their courses and assessments by providing students with just one more way to show understanding and learning. 

This fall, CETL is offering a smaller-scale professional development workshop designed to help ECU faculty incorporate the Plus-One approach into their courses and assessments. This workshop provides practical strategies to offer students just one more way to demonstrate their understanding and learning, enhancing inclusivity and adaptability in your teaching. Although not sponsored by NASNTI, this workshop continues our commitment to supporting faculty in creating effective and engaging learning experiences.

CETL offers ECU faculty workshops on creating and revising exams that challenge students and promote critical thinking. One workshop, "Creating Complex Exams for Complex Minds: Educational Design for Today's World," aligns with our Plus-One approach to Universal Design for Learning (UDL), ensuring assessments are inclusive, adaptable, and accessible to all students--giving students just one more opportunity to show what they know and have learned. Join us to explore innovative strategies that enhance student engagement and support success in a diverse learning environment.

Through the Teaching and Learning Academy, participants will engage in comprehensive professional development that not only focuses on effective teaching strategies but also on becoming the best advisor you can be for your students. Upon completion, you'll be awarded a certificate by the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Sarah Peters, officially recognizing you as part of the Academic Fellows of ECU. Additionally, there's a stipend available to reward your commitment. By joining the Gardner Institute, you'll also gain access to a global Professional Learning Community (PLC), with various workshops held throughout the year via Zoom, allowing you to connect and grow with educators worldwide.

Through Risepoint’s Faculty eCommons, participants gain access to a wealth of professional development opportunities designed to enhance online teaching and learning. This platform offers both live and on-demand webinars, providing supplemental guidance for faculty working with Risepoint Instructional Designers (ID) or those simply looking to refine their skills. One highlight is the “Unlock the Power of AI in Education” workshop series, where educators can explore ways to integrate AI tools into assessments, content creation, and student engagement strategies. Faculty can register for live sessions or access recordings for up to 14 days after the event.

In addition to webinars, Faculty eCommons offers a social learning ecosystem that connects educators worldwide, helping them share best practices, strengthen student persistence, and explore new technology tools. Developed by Risepoint’s Academic Services and Products team, Faculty eCommons also provides exclusive research grant opportunities and preferred pricing on strategic technology tools, making it a comprehensive resource for faculty dedicated to improving online education.