Workshops and Events

All instructors regardless of appointment or experience level are invited to register and attend Center for Teaching events.

As experts in the scholarship of teaching and learning, facilitators, and experienced college instructors, Center for Teaching staff use research and theory to design and lead programs that center excellence in teaching and learning.

Our work includes faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development.

Upcoming Events and Workshops

Making Space for Attention: Learning in a Distracted Age

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm

University of Iowa Main Library

Instructors and students juggle many demands on their time and attention, both inside and outside the classroom. We’ll explore ways to cultivate learning environments and teaching practices that support curiosity, presence, and deep learning.

Teaching Book Club Fall 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm

University Capitol Centre

This interdisciplinary reading group will read Kevin McClure's The Caring University: Reimagining the Higher Education Workplace after the Great Resignation. The book club is a space for members to share insights, experiences, and practical strategies, while fostering a community across disciplines. Facilitated by Kate Smith (Pharmacy).

The group will meet on Fridays from 2-3 p.m.

So, What is Active Learning Anyway?

Friday, October 16, 2026 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Van Allen Hall

The term active learning has been around for decades. We’ll explore what it means and why it matters, especially in the age of AI, share strategies that work in any classroom, and highlight tools available in TILE classrooms. Leave with new ideas and a reimagined activity using active learning. All attendees will be enabled to schedule a TILE classroom.

Teaching Book Club Fall 2026

Friday, October 23, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm

University Capitol Centre

CIRTL Teaching-as-Research Series

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Virtual

Design your Teaching-as-Research (TAR) study in this interactive workshop series for graduate students and postdocs. Participants will reflect on their teaching, explore evidence of student learning, and work toward CIRTL Practitioner level certification. During the series, you will develop a teaching-focused research question and design a brief study to investigate it.

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Tailored Events

Request a sparkshop, workshop, or workshop series!

Center for Teaching staff partner with colleges, departments, and units to offer tailored programming by request.

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One-on-one Consultations

Need a thought partner for a teaching idea or challenge? Request a one-on-one consultation! Our staff consults on course design, student motivation, assignments, grading, teaching statements, student feedback, and more.

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TILE Classrooms

Want to request a TILE classroom? To teach in a TILE classroom, instructors must be TILE enabled. Email tile@uiowa.edu for your personalized TILE consultation.

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Center for Teaching Events Poster

Each semester, the Center for Teaching puts together a poster featuring our upcoming calendar of events. Our posters are an important way to inform UI instructors about our support services and events. 

View our Fall 26 Poster