Delaware Teacher's Institute

Some key highlights include understanding the Delaware Digital Citizenship Education Act (2022), learning what the legislation requires, and why it matters. Explore tools and resources to implement instruction. See innovative lessons created by DTI Fellows and earn Professional Development Credits (6). See DTI for more information.

Open Teaching Days Spring 2026

This is an open call for anyone who will teach a course in Spring 2026 (excluding graduate students) to open up their classroom to a handful of UD visitors including: faculty, staff, university leaders and members of the board of trustees to showcase your teaching. If you are interested in opening your classroom, please complete the interest form by Monday, January 26, 2026.

Cellphones in the Classroom

Cellphone distraction works against the overall goals of student engagement and participation in the classroom. Learn more about the current understanding of cell-phone usage in class, a theoretical framework for cellphone policies, and strategies to mitigate distractions caused by cellphones.

Reflective Course Revision

Practical guidance for revising courses via self-reflection. Featuring an example case from a UD instructor and a worksheet to aid you.

The CTAL Beacon

The CTAL Beacon is your source for learning about relevant teaching support news and resources. Please consider signing up for the email newsletter to keep informed about CTAL programs, events, and information.

Using and addressing advanced automated tools in teaching

Practical suggestions for faculty addressing the use of advanced automated tools such as ChatGPT in their courses and assignments.

313 Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE 19716 | Phone: (302) 831-2027 | ctal-info@udel.edu

The staff at the Center for Teaching & Assessment of Learning are invested in your growth as a teacher-scholar. UD’s ecosystem of teaching support services and resources can be confusing to navigate, so allow us to be your teaching guides! Together, we can work with you to identify your individual teaching and assessment needs to create a custom plan to accomplish your goals and address any challenge. Send us an email, request a one-on-one consultation, or stop by our offices at 313 Hullihen Hall to get started!

Dr. Matthew Trevett-Smith

Director, Center for Teaching & Assessment of Learning

The mission of UD’s Center for Teaching & Assessment of Learning is to foster an inclusive culture of evidence-based teaching and learning across the university by inspiring effective teaching and assessment using high-impact strategies, tools, and collaborations.

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Teaching Support Grant Opportunities:


Various units across the University of Delaware offer grant funding opportunities for instructors to develop their teaching, improve existing courses, develop new courses, evaluate instruction, and assess curricular needs. In such cases special calls are opened in response to strategic priorities.

Instructors are encouraged to read the specific calls below to determine which opportunity best fits their project.

A curated list of teaching support grant programs is available at https://ctal.udel.edu/grants/