Center for Excellence in Inclusive Teaching and Learning
The Center for Excellence in Inclusive Teaching & Learning (CEITL) supports the pursuit of inclusive teaching excellence by
- promoting reflection and conversation about teaching and learning;
- offering evidence-based resources and professional development opportunities;
- creating opportunities for community and collaborative engagement on shared interests and challenges;
- fostering a culture of inclusive practice so that all students, faculty, and staff feel that they belong and thrive at Parkside.
CEITL believes in the value of community and collaboration. We do not seek to impose a single pedagogical approach on the university’s instructors, but rather celebrate and learn from the rich diversity of instructional styles practiced on our campus.
What's new and happening...
The Opposite of Cheating - Book Club
When: Various Fridays over the Fall 2025 Semester
Where: Wyllie L247 or Online
The Opposite of Cheating presents a positive, forward-looking, research-backed vision for what classroom integrity can look like in the GenAI era, both in cyberspace and on campus. Accordingly, the book outlines workable measures teachers can use to better understand why students cheat and to prevent cheating while aiming to enhance learning and integrity.
View the Faculty Book Clubs website for the book club schedule!
No-Prep Book Club
When: Various Fridays over the Fall 2025 Semester
Where: Online
Interested in a book club on Gen AI but struggling to find the time to prep ahead of time? Consider joining our No-Prep Book Club for the Fall 2025 semester! The book, titled "ChatGPT Assignments to Use in Your Classroom Today" is a free OER digital text available through the University of Central Florida. While the title mentions ChatGPT and assignment creation specifically, we can assure you the book covers much more in regards to Generative AI.
Each book club session will be broken into four parts: Touch Base (5 minutes), Tinker Time (20 minutes), Talk (30 minutes), Transition (5 minutes). You'll use the 20-minute Tinker Time window to explore the sections of that week's readings that interest you most before we come back as a full group to discuss.
View the Faculty Book Clubs website for a schedule of book club dates and more information!
OktoberBest
When: Wednesday, October 15th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Where: Wyllie L247
The Center for Excellence in Inclusive Teaching & Learning (CEITL) will be hosting the 5th Annual OktoberBest Showcase on Wednesday, October 15th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. OktoberBest is an Oktoberfest-themed event held each October with the goal of showcasing all of the innovative teaching practices happening across campus. Join your fellow educators for a night of engaging presentations and great conversations as we highlight the fantastic work being done around the university.
In keeping with the Oktoberfest theme, fall refreshments will be provided. The event will be held in the Faculty & Staff Lounge, Wyllie 247. Keep an eye on your email for more information and registration details!
We still have some presenter openings for the event! Presentations are roughly 10-15 minutes, so please email ceitl@uwp.edu a brief outline of your idea if you are interested in presenting and sharing an aspect of your teaching with your colleagues!
