ActiveLearn Institute

Transform how your students learn by rethinking aspects of your course with support!

The ActiveLearn Institute (AL-I), led by Dr. Sandi Connelly and the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) team, will introduce faculty to the principles and practices of active learning. Over the course of five in-person sessions, participants will be provided the tools and strategies needed to enhance their teaching in small but important ways. 

AL-I is intended for faculty who are new to active learning and aims to build confidence, foster creativity, and encourage dialogue across disciplines. This Institute includes a stipend award based on successful completion of all requirements.

Institute sessions will be interactive and incorporate discussions, examples, and opportunities for hands-on application. Participants will work on drafting active learning activities for their upcoming course(s), culminating in a showcase of their work

All full-time RIT faculty (tenured, tenure-track, lecturer, visiting) who have been reappointed for the academic year are eligible to participate in this Center for Teaching and Learning program.

• Intro/Kickoff Meeting: Mid-May 
• Session 1: Late May
• Session 2: Early June
• Session 3: Early July
• Session 4: Early August

To apply for the 2025-2026 academic year ActiveLearn Institute, please complete this application by Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Applicants will be informed of their status within two weeks of submitting their application.

To learn more about active learning as an evidence-based teaching strategy which improves student learning outcomes, please visit our Active Learning resource site.

For questions specific to the AL-I, please email ctl@rit.edu.