Instructor Support
We are dedicated to the professional development of all members of the campus teaching community as we support evidence-based learning and teaching practices. Our instructional design team and faculty coaches are eager to partner with faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and administrators.
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Consultations
TLTC consultants work one-on-one with UMD instructors. Consultations are available to all UMD instructors (faculty, staff, & grad students).
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Teaching Resources
Engage with the scholarship of teaching and learning through these asynchronous materials to learn about active learning, inclusive pedagogy, and more.
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TLTC Teaching Academy
Set your feet on the pathway to earn a meta-credential in a specific aspect of teaching. The TLTC Teaching Academy supports inclusive, equitable, and innovative teaching strategies.
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Learning Communities
Join your instructor colleagues across campus to build community, try new strategies, and explore ways to enhance teaching and learning.
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Feedback on Your Teaching
Are you always hoping to reflect on and improve your teaching? Request a course observation, mid-semester focus group or another coaching service.
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Instructional Technology
Whether you want help setting up or grading assignments in ELMS-Canvas, flipping your class, or teaching entirely online, we're here to help.