MenuClose
CTL
Give
background 0background 1background 2background 3

Immigration Rights and Resources for the Campus Community

Center for Teaching & Learning

Reimagine Teaching and Learning With Help from the CTL

Welcome to the Center for Teaching & Learning, where ideas, research, and pedagogy collide to create innovative learning opportunities. Whether you are looking to engage in a new learning experience, or looking to reimagine and redesign your classes, you have come to the right place. 

Learn more about our purpose and vision
Fall 2025 Professional Development Day
Student Holding Up Cal Poly Humboldt Sasquatch Sticker

CTL Spotlight
Events

October 8, 2025

Teaching Excellence Symposium

Inspire, Innovate, Impact: Celebrating Educators

Save the date! Mark your calendars for this year’s Teaching Excellence Symposium on October 8, 2025.

Join us for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and innovation as we celebrate the incredible work of educators. Connect with colleagues, explore innovative teaching practices, and gain fresh insights to enhance your impact in the classroom.

Stay tuned for more details on sessions and registration — we can’t wait to see you there!

Call for Proposals: Fall 2025 Teaching Excellence Symposium
Register for the Teaching Excellence Symposium
Learn more about the Fall 2025 Teaching Excellence Symposium

CTL Spotlight
Technology

Get your courses ready for Fall with DesignPLUS

Design Tools upgraded to DesignPLUS on August 1st, 2025.  The new and improved sidebar gives you ample opportunities for creating thoughtful, intentional, and accessible course content.  

Check out CTL resources, CidiLabs user guides, or make an appointment with an instructional designer to start using this fabulous tool.

Get Started with DesignPLUS Enroll in the self-paced Canvas guide "Get Started With Design PLUS" Make an appointment with an instructional designer

AI Resources for Syllabus Preparation

The CTL has created AI syllabus resources and statements tailored to your teaching approach, to assist you in preparation for the 2025-26 school year.  

Whether you want zero AI use, selective integration, or full embrace of AI tools, our department has created practical syllabus language and guidance to match your comfort level and teaching philosophy.  

AI Resources for Syllabi and Instruction Contact an Instructional Designer