Teaching

Teaching, and related student learning, is central to the mission of Elon faculty and the University. We are committed to providing an engaging and impactful educational experience, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, within and beyond the classroom. We hire faculty who demonstrate exceptional promise and experience in providing students with high-level educational experiences, while also recognizing that all faculty, regardless of depth of one’s previous teaching experience, benefit from engagement with communities of scholars, curated resources, and mentorship that can support them in enhancing their teaching practices and approaches.

Elon’s Faculty Handbook defines effective teaching as “activity which promotes the intellectual vitality of the University and the wider community,” including the “transmission of knowledge and the development of new skills, insights, and sensitivities within the classroom,” as well as advising, supervising, and mentoring of students inside and outside the classroom. In 2023, the faculty approved the “High-Quality Teaching and Learning at Elon” statement to help Elon’s faculty make intentional plans for ongoing development and pursuit of scholarly teaching.

In the searchable list below, you’ll discover many other resources and opportunities across campus to that support faculty in their ongoing development as scholarly teachers.

Opportunities and Resources

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  • Align Moodle Activities to Learning Objectives (Custom Group Training)In this session, harness the full potential of Moodle activities to invigorate your teaching approach. Discover how to craft engaging activities aligned with your learning objectives, fostering deeper student engagement and promoting critical thinking. Elevate your pedagogy, create an interactive learning environment, and inspire your students. Objectives: Identify Activity categories and their associated activities; Align learning objectives to different activities in Moodle; and Select a Moodle activity that best supports a course learning objective.
  • CATL Conference Reimbursement GrantsCATL’s Conference Reimbursement Grants support faculty involvement with the scholarship of teaching and learning and connect faculty with highly innovative or research-based programs that support engaging, effective, inclusive, or scholarly approaches to teaching and learning. These Reimbursement grants supplement faculty professional development support from other parts of the University, making it possible for more faculty to participate in national and international initiatives on teaching and learning. These grants fund attendance at conferences or workshops to develop one’s pedagogical skills or present on the scholarship of teaching and learning. They do not fund attendance or presentations of disciplinary research or to present on or learn about materials for course content.
  • CATL Diversity and Inclusion GrantsThe Diversity and Inclusion Grant (DIG) program supports pairs or small teams of up to 5 members to develop projects focused on inclusive content, pedagogies, assignments, or strategies to foster learning about human diversity, broadly defined. DIG projects can be used to meet a range of DEI-focused curricular or pedagogical goals, such as to: Collect and analyze student learning, representation, or success at the departmental or program level and develop responsive strategies or interventions, Develop content for multi-section courses, or creating repositories of materials for departments or programs, Design and pilot new assignments for individual courses, and/or Build instructor or student awareness, skills, and strategies to incorporate inclusive pedagogies.
  • CATL Mini-GrantsThe CATL Teaching and Learning mini-grants support small-scale innovative, inclusive, and/or research-based teaching and learning projects designed to enhance student engagement and learning or professional development opportunities to advance your own teaching practice. Mini-grants can be used for: course-related student engagement, and can be used to fund materials or experiences for innovative, active or engaged learning, or individual, group, or departmental professional development for teaching or pedagogy (NB: group or departmental professional development might include funding for a reading group). Small grants of up to $500 support start-up and one-time expenses (materials, stipends, and so on), but do not cover ongoing operational costs. CATL Faculty are also willing to consult with you about other sources of possible funding for ongoing projects.
  • CATL ScholarThe CATL Scholars Fellowship program fosters innovative and scholarly teaching and learning by providing support so that teaching faculty can devote significant time to innovative, scholarly teaching and learning projects and scholarship and to make plans to “go public” with the results. At the end of the two-year term, CATL Scholars will submit a brief report on the project results, impact, and future directions, which may be shared on the CATL website.
  • CATL Teaching and Learning GrantsCATL’s Teaching and Learning Grants support faculty in their efforts to pilot innovative, inclusive and/or research-based teaching and learning projects or to conduct teaching and learning-related scholarship. This grant program will be of particular interest to those who wish to: experiment with innovative teaching or learning strategies or assignments; pilot engaged learning strategies in a curriculum with an evidence-based approach; use academic data to understand and improve student engagement, or evaluate the impact of innovative and/or engaged teaching strategies in a course.
  • CATL Winter Term Enhancement GrantsWinter-term enhancement grants are designed to support assignments, activities or events that deepen student learning and enrich your winter-term course on campus. Grants of up to $400 are available to faculty teaching Winter Term courses to support student learning activities. Anyone teaching an on-campus winter term course can apply. These grants can be used to fund materials, guest speakers, or course-related experiences that enhance student learning during winter term. Some additional funding is available for collaborative projects that connect faculty across courses and or disciplines. Winter-term enhancement grants can also be used to support collaborations between faculty to connect across classes or disciplines, enabling students to more broadly engage with a topic or theme or to support supplemental learning experiences.
  • Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) Book Discussions on Engaged Learning Publications (opens in a new window)The Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) routinely hosts reading groups featuring recent research that could inform engaged learning and teaching at Elon.
  • Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) Conference on Engaged Learning (opens in a new window)The annual Conference on Engaged Learning showcases cutting-edge research on engaged learning. Each annual conference features multi-institutional research from a specific Center for Engaged Learning research seminar and encourages contributions from other scholars and practitioners studying engaged learning practices. CEL typically covers registration for Elon University faculty, staff, and students.
  • Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) Engaged Learning Open Access Resources (opens in a new window)The Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) shares concise guides on research-informed practices for fostering engaged learning in and beyond the classroom. 
  • Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) Scholar (opens in a new window)During a two-year appointment, Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) Scholars develop expertise in a specific aspect of engaged learning and create resources on that topic to be shared through CEL’s web site and in other scholarly venues. The CEL Scholar position is an opportunity for an Elon faculty member to launch and deepen a professional development trajectory that includes scholarly activity on a high-impact practice or other engaged learning topic.
  • Center for Writing Excellence Disciplinary Writing Center ConsultantsDisciplinary Writing Consultants are Writing Center consultants, assigned to support a writing-intense course throughout the entire semester, working closely with both faculty and students. The program gives faculty and consultants an opportunity to learn from each other in regard to writing pedagogy and disciplinary writing; helps students in the faculty member’s class learn more about writing in the discipline; and helps students learn about the value of peer response and the benefits of working with a peer on their writing.
  • Center for Writing Excellence Summer Writing Pedagogy InstituteIn this hands-on seminar, faculty and teaching staff learn about best practices in writing pedagogy and designing effective writing assignments for courses in any major or program. You’ll have lots of time to work on your own assignments and participate in peer-response. The workshop is continually updated, most recently including discussions about teaching writing in the age of AI.
  • Certificate of Inclusive TeachingThis semester-long experience offers an opportunity to reflect and engage in a faculty learning community focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom. Through the Certificate, participants will gain common language to articulate their teaching practices and will support the development of a portfolio of tools for their classroom and beyond.
  • Community-Based Learning Course Development GrantsUp to two grants are available for faculty members who are interested in converting an existing course into a CBL approved course. The funding is for two years: in year one, the faculty member identifies a course and redesigns it to incorporate CBL pedagogy; in year two, the faculty member teaches the course and assesses its success.
  • Community-Based Learning Faculty ScholarsAnnual cohort (4-6 faculty) program designed to introduce faculty to community-based learning practices and pedagogy.
  • Data Nexus Data Camps and WorkshopsData Nexus Data Camps and Workshops cover a variety topics such as technology workshops, workshops focusing on integrating the data-intensive and Advancing Equity initiatives, and vary based on needs that are articulated by faculty and staff.
  • Data Nexus Faculty GrantsData Nexus grants support small-scale data-initiatives designed to enhance student engagement and learning or professional development opportunities to advance your own teaching practice. Grants can be used for: course-related student engagement, and can be used to fund materials or experiences for data-intensive engaged learning, or individual, group, or departmental professional development for data-intensive pedagogy.
  • Design Thinking Consultations and WorkshopsWould you like help with project design, strategic planning, or team collaboration? We offer consultations and customized workshops to fit your unique needs. Simply reach out to request a consultation at our website.
  • Design Thinking Faculty CatalystFaculty Design Thinking Catalysts partner with the Center for Design Thinking in order to advance design thinking educational practices through curricular, cocurricular, or scholarly pursuits. Opportunities to operate as a catalyst can be codesigned in partnership with the Director of Design Thinking. Interested faculty can review the website and contact the Director to learn more (dlake@elon.edu)
  • Digital Accessibility (Custom Group Training)In today’s digital age, accessibility ensures everyone can fully participate in the learning journey. This session focuses on creating accessible course materials but can be tailored based on your group’s needs. This session has an interactive focus, and we recommend participants bring course materials they would like to evaluate for accessibility to this workshop. Session Objectives: Identify common accessibility issues in digital course materials; Evaluate course materials for accessibility and implement improvements; and Apply best practices to improve the accessibility of digital course materials.
  • Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) modules and Community of Practice sessions (CoP)The Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) modules are online professional development resources for all Elon University faculty and staff to explore concepts and strategies that build the necessary skills to actively contribute to an Inclusive Excellence work and learning culture. DIB Debriefs and Community of Practice sessions are facilitated conversations for deeper exploration of content and opportunity to create developmental action items based on the exposure and learning from these modules in the DIB Suite.
  • Elon 1010: The First-Year Advising Seminar Instructor/AdvisorElon 1010 is taught by a talented cadre of full-time teaching faculty and staff who have a special interest in advising and teaching first-year students. Elon 1010 instructors serve as advisors to 15-17 first-year students enrolled in a section of Elon 1010 and assist first-year students with transitioning to the University. Recruitment for new instructors/advisors begins in February of each academic year. All interested faculty and staff must complete the Elon 1010 New Instructor/Advisor Interest Form linked on our website.
  • Essentials of Community-Based Learning WorkshopEach spring, the Kernodle Center for Civic Life and the Faculty Fellow for Community-Based Learning offer a half-day workshop on the basics of CBL pedagogy.
  • Faculty-mentored Undergraduate Research in Global ContextsA grant to support the development of undergraduates’ global engagement (domestic and international) as they conduct undergraduate research in global contexts.
  • I-Excel Mini-GrantThe Office of Inclusive Excellence Education and Development’s I-Excel Mini-Grant is designed to support faculty and staff members at Elon University in enhancing their self-awareness and critical consciousness in matters of diversity, equity and inclusion. Small grants up to $500 are awarded to empower employees to actively engage in inclusive excellence education and development activities addressing their personal journey to foster a more inclusive campus environment.
  • Kaltura Basics (Custom Group Training)Are you new to Kaltura or looking to strengthen your foundational skills for online education? In this interactive workshop, you will learn Kaltura’s essential features, like navigating the platform, uploading videos, editing features, and best practices for engaging students effectively. Whether you’re a beginner or need a refresher, this workshop is your key to building engaging online learning environments. Objectives: Learn to confidently navigate Kaltura with ease; Understand uploading and publishing options; and Understand how to use editing features within Kaltura.
  • Leadership Faculty ScholarsElon’s Leadership Faculty Scholars program (also known as Leadership Education Faculty Scholars) supports four to five faculty every year who are interested in incorporating a leadership education component into their courses and exploring relevant pedagogies. Faculty receive a $1,000 stipend upon completion of program requirements. To learn more, visit the Leadership Education Faculty Scholars page.
  • Moodle and Kaltura Integration (Custom Group Training)Are you looking to add videos to your Moodle course? Do you want to use videos to better engage with your students? This workshop will teach you how Kaltura can enhance your Moodle courses. Learn how to successfully upload and integrate videos in Moodle, which formats to use for video assignments and submissions, and common mistakes to avoid. Objectives: Learn how to integrate Katura video in Moodle; Understand the proper video formats for uploads; and Understand how to navigate common video assignment errors.
  • Moodle Basics (Custom Group Training)Are you new to Moodle or looking to strengthen your foundational skills for online education? This interactive workshop will help you master Moodle’s essential features. Learn to navigate the platform, create courses, manage content, and engage students effectively. Whether you’re a beginner or need a refresher, this workshop is your key to building engaging online learning environments. Objectives: Confidently navigate your Moodle course; Upload, organize, and manage course resources; and Create assignments and other activities.
  • Moodle for Formative Assessments (Custom Group Training)Moodle offers a wealth of activities and resources to create, deliver, and analyze formative assessments seamlessly. Explore how to design quizzes and interactive activities within Moodle, all aimed at continuously gauging and improving student understanding. Walk away with the skills and confidence to utilize Moodle’s capabilities to enhance learning and promote deeper student engagement and achievement. Objectives: Build quizzes and use quiz analytics to evaluate and enhance student performance; Create a Moodle lesson as a creative alternative to conventional quizzes; and Explore H5P as a powerful assessment strategy.
  • Moodle-from Syllabus to Gradebook (Custom Group Training)Foster transparency and reduce confusion for your students with this course design workshop. This session focuses on selecting the appropriate course format, curating Moodle activities, and structuring your gradebook to reflect your written syllabus and set students on the path to achieving their instructional goals. Objectives: Select the best format for your Moodle course based on your syllabus; Translate learning opportunities into Moodle activities; and Set up your Gradebook to reflect your syllabus grading strategy.
  • New Faculty Advisor Workshop (with CATL)The New Faculty Advisor Workshop is for all faculty new to academic advising at Elon University.
  • Open Educational Resources (OER) Workshop (opens in a new window)This one-hour workshop will introduce and define open educational resources (OER) and some motivations for faculty to incorporate OER and open pedagogy in the classroom. Attendees will become familiar with the different types of OER, where to find OER repositories, and understand the different types of open licensing through Creative Commons which enables users to adopt and reuse materials.
  • Registration Advising Refresher WorkshopsThe Registration Advising Refresher Workshops take place each fall and spring ahead of the registration advising cycle. All are welcome from faculty advisors, to ELN 1010 advisors, to administrators and support staff who support the advising and registration process.
  • Technology Supported Universal Design for Learning (UDL)Explore the transformative power of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in this enlightening workshop. UDL is an inclusive teaching approach that accommodates every learner’s unique needs and abilities, eliminating barriers to learning. We will delve into the fundamentals of UDL and brainstorm innovative ways to leverage technology to create a flexible and inclusive learning environment. Objectives: Explain the fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning (UDL); and Identify and implement technology-supported resources and activities to support the use of UDL in your course.
  • The Intercultural Development and Education to Action (IDEA) InstituteA year-long program enabling faculty and staff to deepen intercultural learning and development to expand critical consciousness in their current work. Participants will complete the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI©), create a personalized development plan, and engage in development sessions and experiential learning activities to advance their intercultural learning, competencies and practices.
  • Writing Across the University Best Practices in Writing Pedagogy GrantThis grant encourages and supports teaching faculty in full-time, ongoing positions who are working to pilot best practices in writing pedagogy in their classes or programs. Individual and collaborative proposals are accepted; offered fall and spring terms; $1,000 for each participant, up to 5 collaborators. See the list on the WAU “Best Practices” page for help developing ideas for this grant proposal.
  • Writing Across the University Elon Alumni Writers GrantDesigned to encourage conversations about writing among students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Elon University. Grants provide $300 to invite alumni to campus, so they can share their experiences with writing in their professional lives after graduation. Grant funding may be used as a stipend for 1, 2, or 3 alumni who speak via zoom, and/or to help defray the costs of hosting a speaker on campus.
  • Writing Across the University Faculty Development OpportunitiesWriting Across the University professional development opportunities are designed to engage faculty in discussions about best practices in the teaching and learning of writing, as well as on emerging issues that impact the engaged learning practice of writing.
  • Writing Across the University Online Writing Boot CampsOnline Writing Boot Camps are designed to encourage faculty and staff to launch or make progress on their personal or professional writing projects. Sessions run from 9am-3pm, although you’re invited to attend for any amount of time. You’re welcome to work on any writing project (participants often work on journal articles, grant applications, conference presentations, class materials, end-of-year reports, book projects and edited collections, and P&T materials).
  • Writing Across the University Research into Writing GrantOffered over the summer, this grant supports faculty to conduct research into writing or the teaching of writing in the disciplines and professions. Example of appropriate research topics include studying a specific writing pedagogy to determine if it improves student learning outcomes; researching how the professional writing associated with your discipline is changing; or examining student attitudes, strengths, and weaknesses in a particular writing situation. $3,000 stipend.
  • Writing Across the University Writing Groups"Join a 3-5 person Writing Group to boost your productivity in a collaborative environment. Faculty and staff are invited to join a peer writing group to increase their accountability and boost their productivity in a collaborative environment. Groups are encouraged to set their own procedures, although suggestions will be provided. Groups get $300 in reimbursable funds per academic year for snacks and coffee."