Instructor Support

Current & Upcoming Events:

Workshop: An Introduction to Transparent Assignment Design
Dec. 4, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Zoom)

Teaching Excellence Awards nominations open through Dec. 19

Workshop: Improving File Accessibility in Canvas
Jan. 12, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Zoom)

Teaching Allocation Grant applications open through Jan. 23

link to UNM Framework for Teaching & Learning Success

UNM Framework for Teaching and Learning Success

Explore the framework, supports, and opportunities that help all Lobos translate UNM's teaching and learning vision into action.

Welcome to the UNM Center for Teaching and Learning – Instructor Support! This space is designed to support your teaching journey with a wide range of resources, tools, and opportunities for professional growth. Whether you're looking to enhance your course design, explore innovative teaching strategies, or connect with fellow educators, you'll find expert guidance and practical support to meet your needs.

From Canvas tutorials and templates, to teaching consultations and feedback, to professional development workshops and recognition opportunities - explore our offerings through the links below. You’ll also find information on technology-enhanced learning spaces, accessibility, and other valuable UNM campus resources. We're here to help you create engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experiences for your students.

I want to talk to someone about my teaching.

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1:1 Teaching Support Consultation

Schedule an appointment to discuss your F2F teaching.

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1:1 Instructional Designer Consultations

Find a time to talk to a CTL instructional designer.

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Instructional Design Support

Online Classes

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Media Production

Onsite Videography

I want to use Canvas and teaching technology more effectively.

Access tutorials, accessibility guidance, and microlearning modules that help you make the most of teaching technologies at UNM.

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Accessibility

Design inclusive and accessible learning experiences for all students

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Canvas Microlearning

Short tutorials on managing your Canvas gradebook

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Full-length Canvas Tutorials

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Canvas Info

Canvas and its integrated tools including Zoom, Ally, and Kaltura

I want to explore new ideas for teaching and learning.

Find innovative teaching approaches, workshops, conferences, and certificate programs designed to help you grow as an educator.

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Webinars, Workshops, Communities of Practice Schedule

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Certificate: Evidence-Based Practices for Teaching Online

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Spring Teaching Conference

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Get Set Reset

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Teaching Guides

Incorporate Undergraduate Peer Support in Your Course

Incorporate Undergraduate Peer Support in Your Course

I want to strengthen my teaching with feedback.

Request peer observations, student feedback, or course reviews to gain valuable insights and improve your teaching practice.

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Peer Observation of Teaching

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Mid-Semester Student Feedback

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End-of-Course Evaluation

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Foundational Course Design Review

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Golden Paw Certification

I'm looking for teaching grants, fellowships, or recognition.

Learn about grants, awards, and fellowship opportunities that support and celebrate excellence in teaching.

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Teaching Excellence Awards

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Teaching Allocation Grants

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Equity Mini-Fellowships

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Graduate Teaching Academy

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Open Educational Resources Grants

Who are our students?

Hear UNM students describe their own reasons for pursuing a degree, and the ways UNM instructors help them to achieve their goals.

Quick Links

Technology-Enhanced Learning Studios

New Faculty Experience

Branch Campus Support

Professional Memberships