August 3

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) seeks faculty fellows and advisors to provide leadership to programs supporting faculty and student engagement in research projects and dissemination. The goal of the Office for Undergraduate Research is to continue to expand the access points and opportunities for undergraduates to engage in authentic research, mentored scholarship, and creative performance at UNC Charlotte. OUR supports students, faculty, and staff to engage with the undergraduate research enterprise through curricular innovation, co-curricular mentored research experiences, and dissemination of novel research knowledge to diverse audiences through professional and public conferences and the ETHEL Journal. Apply before August 26 for the following opportunities:

• ETHEL Advisor (Advisor)
• Mentor Support Program Development (Fellow)
• Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) Director (Fellow)
• Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) Associate Director (Advisor)

What’s New in the CTL?

Kick off the 2026-2027 academic year by registering for new and exciting Fall Workshops!

Keep Registering for Workshops

The Schedule of Fall Workshops is available. Register today!

Digital Accessibility

• Canvas Accessibility with UDOIT
• Part 2: Files and PDF Accessibility Checkers: Using Grackle, Adobe, and Microsoft Tools
• *NEW* Part 3: Designing Accessible Course Media
• *NEW* Part 4: Creating Accessible Instructional Materials with AI
• Digital Accessibility ‘Fix-It Clinic’

Generative AI Foundations

• Overview of Gen-AI Tools for Education
• Understanding Gen Z: The AI Generation
• Part 1: Introduction to GenAI and Prompt Writing
• Part 2: Student Study Skills with Generative AI
• Part 3: Student Writing Skills with Generative AI

Teaching With AI

• Part 2: Using NotebookLM AI for Critical Writing, Reading, Reflection, and Synthesis
• Classroom Communication on AI Tools
• Ethical Considerations for Teaching with Generative AI
• Zoom AI for Teaching
• *NEW* Supporting Self-Directed Learning with Gemini Notebook
• *NEW* Using Gemini Notebook AI for Teaching
• *NEW* Ready-to-Use AI Literacy Canvas Modules for Students

Canvas Foundations, Tools, and Analytics

• Canvas: Starting Fresh
• Canvas: Assignments and Gradebook
• Canvas: Quizzing
• Canvas Studio: Engaging Learners with interactive videos
• Exploring Canvas Course Analytics for Assignments, Quizzes, and Videos
• *NEW* Canvas: Collaboration with Groups and Peer Reviews

Student Engagement

• *NEW* Customizing Gemini Gems for Course Assignments
• The Periodic Table of Emotions: Fostering Human-First Classrooms
• Part 1: Overview and Benefits of Globally Networked Learning
• Part 2: Collaborative Projects of Globally Networked Learning 
• Part 3: GNL and Career Readiness: How to design assessments that boost students career skills

Teaching Essentials

• *NEW* Syllabus: Recent Changes, policies, and best practices
• Getting Started with Active Teaching and Learning 
• Designing and Implementing Group Projects
• Active Learning with Poll Everywhere
• *NEW* Faculty Learning Community to Infuse Research in the Undergraduate Curriculum

Level Up Your Teaching Toolkit

Work Towards a Microcredential 

• Essentials of Teaching and Learning
• Essentials of Learning Technologies
• *NEW* Digital Accessibility Champion
• Teaching with AI Champion

Register for Online Training Courses 

• Starting with a Fresh Canvas
• Canvas Assignments & Gradebook
• Canvas Studio Training Resources
• Dealing with Difficult Situations in the Classroom
• Universal Design for Learning
• Introduction to Learning Objectives & Backward Design
• Using Feedback to Improve Teaching & Learning

Apply for a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grant

• Orientation to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Program
• Proposal Writing Course
• Call for Proposals

See Your Learning Journey

• Access your CTL Professional Development Transcript!