Connections with CTLD

Executive Director's Corner

Sense-Making Over Point-Getting: Rediscovering Just-in-Time Teaching

Looking for a way to make pre-class work more meaningful and combat AI-driven challenges? Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) builds powerful feedback loops that drive engagement and deepen learning. Explore the CTLD’s new JiTT tutorial to learn more about this flexible, research-backed strategy that can transform your synchronous classes.

Instructional Design Corner

Discover Instructional Design Support

Discover how MSU Denver’s Instructional Design Support (IDS) team transforms teaching challenges into opportunities. From drop-in support to self-paced tutorials and training, the IDS team empowers faculty to create engaging, student-centered online courses. Explore their services, resources, and enjoy a few faculty testimonials in this Ready IDS showcase.

Teaching and Learning Corner

Ideas for Supporting First-Generation Students in our Courses

Nearly two-thirds of MSU Denver students are considered first-generation college students. Although supporting first-generation students involves many of the same inclusive teaching practices that support all students, it can be valuable to view our learning environments through this unique lens. This article contains ideas and suggestions shared by a faculty panel about teaching practices for first-generation students.

Image by the Disabled and Here Project

Instructional Accessibility Corner

Higher education professionals often focus on what needs to be done without stopping to celebrate what has been done. Therefore, the Instructional Accessibility Group invites you to take the time to learn about some of the people engaging in the work of accessibility and disability rights, the impact they have on our community, and how you can get involved. (Image by The Disabled and Here Project.)