The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) serves as the one central unit for expert assistance in sound pedagogy, instructional technology, and overall enhancement for on-campus and distance education courses. The CTE provides support for faculty, teaching assistants, and staff through a variety of services and solutions designed to meet SIU's changing needs in teaching and learning.
The Center for Teaching Excellence is pleased to offer training sessions on use of the instructional technology installed in SIU’s General Classrooms. Learn how to power up the system, connect your laptop, use podium components, troubleshoot common issues, and shut down the system. Read More
To help you use SIUonline (D2L) more effectively, some feature improvements have now been implemented. Effective July 28, 2015, the following enhancements are available. Read more
Dr. Nicole Davis, Hospitality and Tourism Administration, discusses student engagement following a recent trip to Champaign for the Faculty Summer Institute. Read more
Watch the Rockin' Online webinar recording for tips to rock your online course design.
An initiative to increase faculty adoption and integration of cutting-edge technology is available through Information Technology’s and Center for Teaching Excellence’s Technology Mentor Program. Read more
Check here for upcoming training and events scheduled by the Center for Teaching Excellence
Dr. Matthew Giblin demonstrates how he used Top Hat Monocle in his Spring 2014 course, Crime, Justice and Social Diversity. See video