Center for Teaching and Learning
CTL Revision Project
In summer 2010, a college team convened to craft the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) Revision Project to assess and align professional development activities within the context of Estrella Mountain Community College’s Learning College Journey. In fall 2010, a qualitative analysis, consisting of focus group interviews with all college constituents and research of best practices, created a new roadmap to guide the redevelopment of the CTL as the hub of learning for all college employees. The CTL Advisory Committee (CTLAC) was expanded to include representatives of all employee groups in spring 2011 and served as the selection committee for new leadership roles within the CTL in summer 2011. This newly appointed leadership (CTL Team) will remain in place for 2-years (CTL Revision Pilot). The CTL Team is now working actively with the CTL Advisory Committee to identify and offer a defined menu of professional development activities for the college across three major areas: Essential Elements of EMCC Professional Development, Teaching & Learning and, Employee & Staff Development.
CTL Remodel
If you haven’t been over to the CTL lately, you’re in for a surprise. During the summer ‘break’ the CTL received a much needed facelift; a whole new look with new carpet and no more raised floor! We’ve revamped all the technology with a completely new control system. In addition to the two podium locations you’re used to, there is a new position to be used for situations where the speaker wishes to address the whole audience without twirling around while speaking.
Just as students need informal learning spaces, faculty need informal teaching spaces to collaborate, experiment, and develop new skills in a nurturing environment. To that end, we have created a second Instructional Support Lab where faculty can come in individually, in pairs, and in small groups to ‘play’ and experiment with new technology in a supportive environment. Also, to support faculty, each staff member has a second laptop or workstation next to their desk so that they may provide individual support and training to faculty and staff.
Please stop by and visit, we are a work in progress…drop ins are welcome!
