Teaching & Innovation Blog

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Apr 22, 2024 by Kady Katona Lia Schraeder, PhD

Anthology Ally is a new tool in Canvas which can help support accessibility and inclusion. Here we provide a quick overview of what it does and why you might want to use it.

Mar 25, 2024 by Jill Giacomini

Learning a new technology, especially one as integral as a learning management system (LMS), can be a daunting task. "Getting Started in Canvas: Building Blocks for an Organized and Effective Course" is a new resource designed specifically to help faculty learn the basics of Canvas.

Jan 22, 2024 by Sarah North, PhD

Demonstrating empathy to students enhances our teaching presence. It affects how we design and develop our courses, our communication and tone to students, the boundaries we set, and the focus we maintain on the learning process and students' learning success.

Dec 4, 2023 by Katherine Goodman, PhD

In a recent conference, our CETL Director Kate Goodman noticed a pattern of a Black woman being overlooked during Q&A. Learn how she reflected on this experience and works towards increasing awareness and inclusivity.

Nov 20, 2023 by Lia Schraeder, PhD

Reflection is widely recognized as an essential practice for learning, metacognition, and personal growth in higher education. Reflection can be integrated in our teaching anytime, but an end-of-semester reflection can be especially powerful: to help students appreciate their growth over time, to bring a meaningful conclusion to a course, and to empower students to take ownership of their learning within and beyond our courses. Student reflection can also be a valuable way to inform faculty reflection on our teaching.

Nov 6, 2023 by Jeremy Lingle, PhD

Learn how our team can collaborate with your school/college to identify specific job titles, degree levels, regions, industries, and companies of interest. Our skills analyses are a valuable tool for ensuring that academic programs are aligned with the needs of both learners and employers. Read our latest blog post, Skills Analyses: A window into the needs of employers and learners.

Oct 23, 2023 by Jill Giacomini

Guiding points that are fundamental for all of us to remember as we engage in this work: Start where you are Be vigilant against overwhelm Small is good; small is all

Oct 9, 2023 by Amy Linville

Learn from Kathryn Hamilton, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, how Poll Everywhere has impacted her courses and how you can use it in your classroom. Read about how she uses the popular "Competitions" feature and the integration with Canvas to improve student interaction and learning experiences.

Sep 25, 2023 by Katherine Goodman, PhD

When I am mulling over these things, I like to go back to basics. The Rhetorical Triangle is often used as a tool for teaching students how to make appeals to the audience, through logos, pathos, and ethos. In other words, strong, persuasive arguments use a combination of logic, emotion, and credibility to drawn in and convince an audience. (If you’re familiar with this idea, you probably have your own writing instructor to thank.)

Sep 11, 2023 by Jessica Critten, MA, MLIS

Inclusive pedagogy aims to create learning environments where students of all backgrounds and identities feel valued and respected. By embracing inclusive pedagogy, educators foster a sense of belonging and honor student strengths and experiences. This approach also encourages instructors to address structural and historical inequalities that have often marginalized certain groups in education.

Aug 14, 2023 by Jeremy Lingle, PhD Katie Linder, PhD Jason Drysdale, EdD

Over this past year our team has led a collaborative and ambitious effort for micro credentials and badging on our campus. We are off to a strong start because of the contributions of our faculty, staff, and administrators including receiving national attention.

Jul 31, 2023 by Crystal Gasell, EdD

Test proctoring tools have become widely used in online education but come with inherent inequities. Critically examine these tools and consider alternative assessment strategies prioritizing inclusivity, fairness, and student engagement.

Jul 17, 2023 by Anne Button

Change Makers: How CU Denver is reimagining higher education as a place for people at the end of their primary working years. Change Maker fellows had built successful careers and honed a range of skills and talents. They came to the program ready for a change — to use those hard-earned skills in new ways, for new jobs or meaningful volunteering.

Jul 3, 2023 by Lia Schraeder, PhD

Learn about Lia's experience with the "One Big Question" and how an ongoing reflection on this big question contributed to a shift in her approach to teaching history.

Jun 19, 2023 by Jeremy Lingle, PhD K. He, MBA

Market data can empower the university departments and colleges in making informed decisions regarding program growth, skill emphasis, microcredential programs, learner interests, and partnerships, with the support of the market intelligence team and resources from Auraria Library.

Jun 5, 2023 by Katie Linder, PhD

Podcasts are a great resource for teaching and learning. Now that they’ve been around for a while, there are a ton of easy ways to incorporate them into your classroom content, your assignments, and your own professional development. Here are three ways to engage with podcasts as an educational tool.

May 22, 2023 by Lia Schraeder, PhD

A new resource that may help fast-track your use of research-based and effective teaching techniques is the K. Patricia Cross Academy website and related resources.

Apr 24, 2023 by Jill Giacomini

When implementing educational technology in our courses, it is easy to get distracted by the shiny object, the best new thing, the latest, and the greatest. With all the exciting and powerful tools available for teaching online and in the classroom, it can be easy to get sucked into thinking, "Hmmm...what kind of assignment can I think of that would allow me to use this tool?" Please do not fall for it! While having a list of tried-and-true digital tools you like to use in your courses is excellent, the tool itself is not the place to begin crafting an assignment.

Apr 10, 2023

Prepare for the end of the semester with our end of the semester checklist! The list is comprised of some important tasks to complete before the semester ends and ensure you feel good about how you will end the semester.

Mar 27, 2023

Ramadan is a holy month in the Islamic calendar that holds significant religious and cultural importance for millions of Muslims worldwide. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn until dusk, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical desires. Ramadan can be a challenging time for Muslim students, particularly those who are far away from their families and communities.