TLTC Teaching Academy Pathways

Course Design Practitioner Pathway

Create inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse learner needs and preferences. Perfect for: Educators committed to inclusive and accessible education

• Option 1: Self-Paced Digital Courses (coming soon!)
  • Designing the Learner’s Journey
  • Assignments & Assessments
  • Inclusive Design
  • Theory to Practice: Course Material Reviews
• Option 2: Design Sprint
  • Attend 4 webinars
  • Join at least 1 individual constitution
• Option 3: Course Design Retreat
  • Participate in 2-day seminar and work session

Legacy Program Equivalencies:

• TLTC Elevate Fellows
• TLTC Lily Fellows
• Other course design experiences may also be considered

Email TeachingAcademy@umd.edu with questions

Active Learning Practitioner Pathway

Transform your classroom into a dynamic, engaging environment where students are active participants in their own learning. This practitioner pathway is perfect for: Instructors looking to increase student engagement and participation

• Option 1: Flexible Training Series
  • LEARNING REQUIREMENTS: (available as live sessions or self-paced digital courses)
    • Active Learning Fundamentals
    • Formative Assessment Strategies
    • Effective and Engaging Teamwork
  • APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:
    • Theory to Practice: Active Learning in Action
• Option 2: Instructor Learning Community
  • Participate in one, multi-session Learning Community on Active Learning
  • This may be hosted by the TLTC, or through an approved equivalent 

Need Credit for Something?

If you have participated in a faculty learning community or learning experience that you think will qualify as an equivalent, please email TeachingAcademy@umd.edu to let us know!

Inclusive Pedagogy Practitioner Pathway

Develop strategies to create a more equitable and inclusive classroom environment. Perfect for: Educators committed to equity, diversity, and social justice in higher education

• Option 1: Flexible Training Series
  • LEARNING REQUIREMENTS: (available as live sessions or self-paced digital courses) 
    • Identity, Power, and Privilege
    • Anti-Racist Pedagogy
    • Decentering Whiteness
  • APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:
    • Theory to Practice: Inclusive Teaching Reflections
• Option 2: Instructor Learning Community
  • Participate in one, multi-session Learning Community on Inclusive Pedagogy
  • This may be hosted by the TLTC, or through an approved equivalent

Need Credit for Something?

If you have participated in a faculty learning community or learning experience that you think will qualify as an equivalent, please email TeachingAcademy@umd.edu to let us know!

Technology Enhanced Pedagogy Practitioner Pathway

Harness the power of technology to enhance your teaching and prepare students for the digital age. Perfect for: Tech-savvy instructors and those looking to integrate more technology into their teaching

• Option 1: Flexible Training Series
  • LEARNING REQUIREMENTS: (available as live sessions or self-paced digital courses) 
    •  Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Teaching
    • Boost Engagement with Creative Cloud
    • Gamification
  • APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:
    • Theory to Practice: Innovate with Educational Technologies
• Option 2: Instructor Learning Community
  • Participate in one, multi-session Learning Community on EdTech or Digital Fluency
  • This may be hosted by the TLTC, or through an approved equivalent

Need Credit for Something?

If you have participated in a faculty learning community or learning experience that you think will qualify as an equivalent, please email TeachingAcademy@umd.edu to let us know!

Universal Design for Learning Practitioner Pathway

Create inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse learner needs and preferences. Perfect for: Educators committed to inclusive and accessible education

• Option 1: Flexible Training Series
  • LEARNING REQUIREMENTS: (available as live sessions or self-paced digital courses) 
    • Universal Design for Learning Basics
    • Metacognition: Teaching Students How to Learn
    • Digital Accessibility for Teaching and Learning
  • APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:
    • Theory to Practice: Innovate with Universal Design for Learning
• Option 2: Instructor Learning Community
  • Participate in one, multi-session Learning Community on Universal Design for Learning
  • This may be hosted by the TLTC, or through an approved equivalent

Need Credit for Something?

If you have participated in a faculty learning community or learning experience that you think will qualify as an equivalent, please email TeachingAcademy@umd.edu to let us know!

TERP Teaching Essentials

Embark on an enriching adventure with our Welcome to Teaching at UMD digital course. Whether you're stepping into your first classroom or bringing years of experience from another institution, this course is your gateway to mastering UMD's educational technology systems.

Instructors

Instructors who have been teaching at the University of Maryland for more than two semesters will be awarded the TERP Teaching Essentials badge. For new-to-us instructors, please use the button below to access the self-paced training.

For New Graduate Teaching Assistants (TA)

If you are new in your role as a Teaching Assistant here at the University of Maryland, welcome! 

Prepare for your role by choosing:

1. Self-paced digital course, and/or 
2. In-person Grad Orientation to Teaching (August)

Both options equip you with essential skills for success as a UMD TA. Options are complementary, so you may choose both.