CETL Spark Sessions
As of Spring 2025, CETL offers Spark Sessions to Department and School-wide faculty meetings. These 15-minute explorations are designed to spark dialogue on teaching and learning practices. Reach out to Judi Cook (cookju@tcnj.edu) or Mel Katz (katzm5@tcnj.edu) to schedule a CETL Spark Session for a future department meeting.
Spring 2025
Sessions for Spring 2025 focus on Universal Design for Learning.
Syllabus Accessibility
Review five quick tips to make your syllabus accessible and usable in both digital and print formats.
Note-taking Methods
Discuss three note-taking techniques that faculty can implement to encourage collaboration and collective learning.
Pope Tech Canvas Accessibility Checker
Learn more about our Canvas accessibility checker, Pope Tech, and how to use it with existing and future courses.
Audio and Video Considerations
Explore various elements of accessible audio and video content, especially when using media with an in-person audience.
Preparing for Visually Impaired Students
Discuss how to prepare for visually impaired students through the creation of accessible content from the outset of the course design process.
Using Flexible Deadlines
Discuss the concept of flexible deadlines to account for the increasing demands on students’ executive functioning skills.
