Faculty Resources

The California State University AI Commons

Tools and Information for CSU faculty.

CTLT Resource - Thriving in the Academy

The CTLT’s programs and services are designed primarily for campus faculty and staff in educational roles to support their effectiveness as educators.

Online Courses

Foundations for accessible ELearning

Providing accommodations to make learning accessible is a focal part of training and education. In this course, Oliver Schinkten explores accessibility and fairness in ELearning, giving you strategies based on best practices to keep your classroom open and meaningful for all.

Choosing AI tools for your classroom

In this course, Dr. Sabba Quidwai—author, educator, and CEO of Designing Schools—explores the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to make learning more interactive, personalized, and effective, opening up new pathways for educators, instructional designers, and professionals in development roles to create impactful educational experiences.

2020 CSU Online Department Chairs Workshop

This recorded session from the Department Chairs Workshop has insightful discussions regarding: navigating the collective bargaining agreement while leading faculty, staff, and student employees; working through the challenges/handling complaints and concerns and department advocacy and leadership through turbulent times and closing remarks.

Enhance teaching and learning with Microsoft Copilot

Learn about the intricacies of Copilot for Microsoft 365 and how to use its functionalities to support teaching and learning.

eBooks

The links below will take you to the Cal Poly Learning Hub, please log in and you will be redirected to the book. Click "Start" to begin reading.

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The Learner-Centered Classroom

By describing the four relationships within any classroom, whether online or face to face, this TD at Work presents instructional techniques that will maximize the learning relationships within your classroom so that your classroom is more learner-centered and learning-rich.

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Teaching in the Online Classroom: Surviving and Thriving in the New Normal

This guide explores the challenges involved in online teaching and guides educators and administrators to identify and understand best practices.

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AI and the Future of Education: Teaching in the age of Artificial Intelligence

This book will teach you to: understand what AI and machine learning are, and learn about new developments like ChatGPT; discover strategies for engaging students more fully using AI; automate administrative tasks, grading and feedback, and assessments; use AI in innovative ways to promote higher-order thinking skills; and examine ethical considerations of AI, including the achievement gap, privacy concerns, and bias.