What we offer
Consultations
Meet with one of our skilled consultants to discuss your syllabus, teaching modalities, and best practices for academic technologies and instructional design.
Resources
Peruse STLI curated teaching resources, video tutorials, and short courses on foundational concepts and innovative teaching & learning approaches.
Creative Spaces
Design and develop educational media for your courses. Consult with an eductaional media specialist or book a STLI studio to level-up your instructional materials.
Events
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Academy
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Partnerships & Opportunities
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RECENT
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STLI TLT | Beat the Clock: Preparing Students to Present
How do we make strategic choices about where to spend our instructional time while helping students develop their communication skills and still leave room for the content we’re most passionate about? Len Neighbors and the STLI team joined forces to share strategies...
STLI Quick Bite | AI Series: Learning to Love Your Own Voice
This session highlighted instructional strategies for embracing our unique voices while leveraging the capabilities of generative AI in writing. Participants explored techniques to maintain authenticity and personal style in academic writing while using generative AI...
STLI Quick Bite | Change One Thing: Diagnosing Study Problems
This webinar, hosted by Diana Theisinger, focused on research-based strategies to improve teaching, inspired by Paul Heideman’s 30-year career. The main topic was “Change One Thing,” a philosophy designed to help instructors make quick adjustments in the...
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RECENT POSTS
Why Bring the Election (and Other Sensitive Topics) Into the Classroom?
Navigating the classroom in the lead-up to an election—or any contentious issue—can feel like walking a tightrope. The stakes are high, and for many educators, the risks of discussing sensitive topics might seem to outweigh the benefits.” Drive-Thru Pedagogy Blog Pick...
Teaching on Days After: Managing Hot-Button Moments and Keeping Conversation Productive
The day after any high-stakes event–from global conflicts, to campus violence, to local tragedies– can stir up complex emotions, both in you and your students.” Drive-Thru Pedagogy Blog Pick up something practical. Teaching on Days After: Managing and Keeping...
Teaching in the Days Before the Election: Preparing for Uncertainty and Supporting Your Students
With Election Day right around the corner, it’s no secret–emotions are running high. For many of our students, this is more than just politics—it’s deeply tied to their identities, their families, and their futures.” Drive-Thru Pedagogy Blog Pick up something...