Transform Your Classroom, Transform Your Impact

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As part of the Division of Undergraduate Education, Research, Teaching, & Learning Services (RTL) partners with the campus to inspire, enrich, and innovate Berkeley’s collective practice and pursuit of inclusive teaching and research excellence.

Quick Support Options

Academic Innovation Studio (AIS)

Center for Teaching + Learning (CTL)

RTL Projects + Initiatives

RTL Highlights

Teaching Guides + Resources

Review resources from our Center for Teaching & Learning that reflect evidence-based strategies from educational research.

Learning Paths

RTL is introducing new Learning Paths—a fresh, dynamic approach to faculty development designed for our instructional community.

AI in Teaching & Learning

Review opportunities and challenges of Generative AI on teaching and learning at Berkeley as well as resources available to the campus community. 

News

August 17 Keep Teaching Newsletter

August 25, 2020

Review the latest updates and resources as we roll into the Fall 2020 semester in the Keep Teaching newsletterRead more about August 17 Keep Teaching Newsletter

August 4 Keep Teaching Newsletter

August 5, 2020

Review just-in-time support as we near the start of the Fall 2020 semester: Keep Teaching NewsletterRead more about August 4 Keep Teaching Newsletter

Fall 2020 Instruction FAQ

July 31, 2020

Review the Fall 2020 Instruction FAQ from the Berkeley Academic Senate website.Read more about Fall 2020 Instruction FAQ

Events

RTL workshops are designed to provide essential teaching tools and best practices to excel in your teaching efforts. See our Spring 2025 schedule below.

February 2025

How AI Literacy Can and Will Impact Academic Integrity | Feb 4
Join this session to explore how fostering AI literacy and clearly communicating the purpose of assignments can reduce academic integrity concerns. Learn strategies to engage students by connecting assessments to their goals and experiences, while promoting critical understanding of generative AI’s workings and impact.
AI Unfiltered: Student Voices | Feb 6
Join this session for a moderated student panel discussing how undergrad and graduate students use generative AI. Hear their perspectives on course policies, academic integrity, classroom use, and their questions and concerns about AI tools.
Spark Talk: Crafting Equitable Assessments with Student Diversity in Mind | Feb 13
Join this session to explore a case study on designing assignments that support diverse student skills and needs. Learn how scaffolding assessments with practice, feedback, and revision helps students demonstrate their learning effectively.
Typology of Active Learning: A Framework for Selecting Active Learning Techniques | Feb 11
Join this session to explore a practical typology of active learning techniques, from simple to complex. Discover strategies to align with your teaching goals, enhance student engagement, and support underrepresented students, whether you're new to active learning or seeking fresh ideas.
AI Angst? Uncovering Student and Instructor Narratives in Higher Ed | Feb 26
Join this session to hear from UC Berkeley and UC Davis researchers on how faculty narratives about generative AI may differ from student experiences. Learn how data can help reconcile these perspectives and inform decision-making on AI policies and learning opportunities.

March 2025

Active Learning in Large Classes: What’s Possible? | Mar 6
Join us to explore the challenges and opportunities of implementing active learning in large, introductory lecture settings. Learn strategies for incorporating active learning and techniques to engage large groups of students, helping them understand and embrace these methods.
Using the New iClicker AI Question Generator | Mar 11
Join this session to explore iClicker’s AI Question Creator, a new tool that generates discipline-specific questions to enhance student engagement and classroom discussions. The session includes a 30-minute presentation and a 30-minute Q&A to share ideas, ask questions, and provide feedback to the iClicker team.
Spark Talk: Addressing Social Comparison to Improve Student Engagement | Mar 18
Join this session to explore how fear of negative evaluation impacts student participation, particularly for LGBTQ+ and women/nonbinary students in large science courses. Learn how addressing social comparison can help create inclusive environments.

April 2025

Enhancing Classroom Expereinces with Generative AI: A Workshop for Personalized Learning with Open Source Tools  | Apr 1
Join this session as we explore case studies on using Gen AI in STEM classrooms through the Open Adaptive Tutor (OATutor). Learn about automated curriculum alignment, adapting open educational resources, and using collaborative authoring tools to refine educational materials with AI.
The AI-Engaged Classroom - Teaching & Learning Journal Club  | Apr 9
Join this session for an informal journal club exploring Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning (Bowen & Watson, 2024). We’ll discuss strategies for designing assignments that account for GenAI while emphasizing human effort and process-based learning.
Educating in the AI Age: Faculty Insights  | Apr 10
Join this faculty panel to hear real experiences with incorporating generative AI into instruction. You’ll gain insights on its role and impact in higher education to guide your approach or satisfy your curiosity about this evolving topic!