Contact Info
Christy Vrtis
Assistant Director of CELT
Instructor in Paideia
Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: 563-387-1587
Workshops and Course Redesign Institute
CELT offers a variety of workshops during the academic year to support faculty in their work. We generally host one workshop a month during the academic year, and a full slate of workshops over the summer.
Our summer Course Redesign Institute will be devoted to designing High-Impact J-Term Courses. More details and registration information will be forthcoming.
Upcoming CELT Workshops
Sign up for J-term Workshops here.
Library Resources: Zotero (G. Streese)
Learn how to efficiently manage your citations and create bibliographies using Zotero, a free tool.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Hovde Classroom, Preus Library.
LiL – Content Mapping/KATIE integration/Learning Paths (C. Gramlick, LiL)
Discover how to leverage LinkedIn Learning (LiL) Learning Paths to enhance professional development for staff and faculty. This workshop explores the process of content mapping, aligning resources with specific goals, and integrating LinkedIn Learning into KATIE for seamless access. Join us to unlock powerful tools that streamline learning and elevate educational strategies.
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., ZOOMÂ via this link.
Panorama (A. Smith and E. Zidlicky)
Join us to learn more about Panorama, a transformative tool for creating accessible content that empowers every learner to succeed. Discover how seamlessly Panorama integrates with KATIE to enhance the accessibility of digital media and course materials. Learn practical strategies to improve inclusivity and ensure an equitable learning experience for all students.
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hovde Classroom, Preus Library
Sign up for J-term Workshops here.
Spring Programming Preview
Save the Dates for the CELT spring programming lineup! This spring, we will continue to focus on Teaching with AI and Inclusive Excellence with our formal programming, including workshops and book groups. We are also adding Backward Design workshops, library resources workshops, and more! Registrations for workshops and book groups will begin Jan. 30.
February Workshops
Thursday, Feb. 13: Inclusive Excellence: OER
Thursday, Feb. 20: Backward Design: Learning Outcomes
Thursday, Feb. 27: AI Workshop: Play with ChatGPT
March Workshops
Thursday, March 6: Inclusive Excellence: Teaching Neurodivergent Students
Thursday, March 13: Backward Design: Assessments
Thursday, March 20: AI Workshop: Designing AI-proof and AI-inclusive assignments and assessments
Thursday, March 30: KATIE Grading (Mid-Term due 4/1)
Date TBD: Library resources
April Workshops
Thursday, April 3: Inclusive Excellence: Designing Transparent Assignments with TiLT
Thursday, April 10:Backward Design: Assignments
Thursday, April 24: AI Workshop: Designing Assignment Sequences with AI
Date TBD: Library resources
May Workshops
Thursday, May 1: Inclusive Excellence: Making Mistakes learning opportunities (AI & others)
Thursday, May 8: Backward Design: Activities
Thursday, May 15: KATIE grading
Date TBD: Library resources
Contact Info
Christy Vrtis
Assistant Director of CELT
Instructor in Paideia
Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: 563-387-1587