Dear Colleagues,
We wanted to make you aware of teaching and learning resources that are available to our campus community. Working with experts from across campus, including Tech Services, Student Affairs, and faculty and staff from the academic colleges, the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) has developed and compiled teaching and learning resources for instructors and students.
For instructors, CITL has crafted a set of resources to assist instructors transitioning courses to online or blended formats. Our experts in pedagogy, media, and educational technologies are developing and refining these support tools to address critical teaching issues, such as student engagement, assessment strategies, content production, and more. Instructors also have access to the new Illinois Remote website, developed by CITL and Technology Services, which aggregates the many campus resources and policies surrounding online instruction.
For students, CITL has curated a set of tools and strategies to help students be successful in their courses. In addition, all students will receive an ebook copy of “Teach Yourself How to Learn.” An email message going out to students making them aware of these resources is appended below.
Sincerely,
Kevin Pitts
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
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Dear Students,
Although Fall 2020 may be a non-traditional semester, the University of Illinois is committed to providing you a rewarding academic experience. Whether you are on-campus or remote, we know that you are facing a myriad of new challenges. To help, we've developed the following set of resources to ensure you have a successful semester.
- Learning resources: A curated list of tools and strategies to help you excel in your studies and become a stronger student regardless of modality
- Free ebook: Students have access to an electronic copy of Teach Yourself How to Learn, an easy-to-read text that teaches you how to take charge of your learning
- Remote learning support: Access to the information and services needed to succeed as an online student
We are so glad that you are a part of the Illinois family, and we are dedicated to providing resources that enhance your learning and offer the support you need to succeed during this time.
This coming year will be like no other, so let's all learn together.
Sincerely,
Michel Bellini
Director, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
