Meet TLi’s Updated Course Starter Kit Building a course from scratch takes time that could be spent on what matters most: your content and your students. Teaching and Learning Innovations’ Course Starter Kit 3.0 is a Canvas template designed to give faculty a strong, accessible course foundation— one that already reflects best practices in inclusive […]
Last semester’s ChatGPT and research blog series explored ChatGPT being used in the research process, with the advice that even with best practices, it should only be used in the exploration or brainstorming stage. However, not all generative-AI (GenAI) tools function in the same way. Some are designed specifically to support academic research. This post […]
At the Spring 2026 Division of Academic Affairs Kick-off in January, it became clear that many people are still learning that an important deadline is approaching: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II regulations become enforceable on April 24, 2026. Currently at CSUCI, Title II compliance does not reside in a particular office or unit—it […]
Well-deserved recognition was recently bestowed upon Teaching and Learning Innovations’ very own, Michael McGarry, who received the “Rising Star” Award from one of the major professional organizations for higher education IT and Academic Technology Leaders. EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit higher education leadership organization, has a membership of over 2,000 higher ed institutions and 100,000 people. The […]
As we venture into on-campus teaching again, faculty search for new approaches that best serve themselves and their students. TLi is happy to assist CI faculty in achieving their teaching and learning efforts, located in Solano Hall 1201, TLi’s FIT Studio is here to provide space for faculty design, creativity, discussion, and innovation. We wanted […]
What is a Digital Learning Mentor? A DLM is a CSUCI Faculty member with extensive training and experience designing and facilitating student-centered learning that leverages digital tools. At CSUCI, TLi’s Learning Design team is thrilled to partner with six DLMs, representing a variety of disciplines and teaching experiences, to extend our team’s ability to support […]
One of my mentors once told me that the best way to build a team is to surround yourself with people that bring to the table strengths that balance your own weaknesses. In other words, embrace hiring people that are strong and talented in areas that you are not. I am happy to say that […]
