RTL Learning Paths

Welcome to RTL Learning Paths

We’ve reimagined faculty development with a more flexible, focused approach. Our Learning Paths bring together curated live sessions and asynchronous resources to help you grow your teaching practice at your own pace and schedule. Whether you're trying something new or building on what already works, these paths are here to inspire you along the way.

We hope these Learning Paths provide you with valuable tools and insights to reimagine your teaching practices. Let's make this a fantastic journey together!

Why Learning Paths?

Research indicates that the most effective professional development is ongoing, practical, and integrated within your teaching context. Our Learning Paths are crafted to be just that. They offer a logical sequence of workshops and resources catering to diverse learning styles and professional needs, ensuring you maximize your time and effort.

Our Learning Paths

Navigating GenAI: Implications for Teaching and Learning

Generative AI is reshaping higher ed, and this path curates the resources you need to stay informed and comfortable with emerging GenAI tools. From practical policy statements to real faculty stories, we’ve gathered materials to help you see what’s possible—while keeping pedagogy and student learning front and center. Think of it as your flexible guide to exploring AI in a way that truly benefits your teaching.

Digital Course Content Accessibility

Accessibility isn’t all or nothing—it’s about making small, thoughtful changes that improve learning for everyone. This path walks you through simple, high-impact strategies to make your course content more accessible. From organizing bCourses materials clearly to adding alt text and captions, you'll gain tools to support all students.

bCourses Essentials: Building Effective Courses

bCourses (Canvas) is a powerful tool, and this path will help you harness its full potential. Learn how to organize your course content, set up and manage your gradebook, create engaging quizzes, and develop multimedia instructional materials. Think of it as your Canvas survival guide—without the drama.

Rethinking Student Engagement

Ready to supercharge your classroom? This path is packed with sessions and materials designed to make your teaching more engaging and interactive. From mastering active learning techniques to using interactive polls, we've got you covered. Think of it as your all-access pass to boosting student involvement.

Building Inclusive Classrooms

Inclusivity matters, and we're here to help you create a welcoming classroom environment for all students. From foundational principles like Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to practical strategies for inclusive syllabus design and equitable grading, this path offers a range of tools to support your inclusive teaching practice.

Equitable Assessment and Grading

Looking to revamp how you design assignments and evaluate student work? This path is packed with strategies for crafting meaningful assessments and adopting fair grading practices. We’ll explore bias-reduction, authentic learning experiences, and how to integrate technology for more equitable outcomes. Transform your approach for a more just learning environment!