Center for Teaching, Research & Learning

  • New Mission

    New Mission

    To facilitate, support and celebrate excellence in teaching, research, learning, and academic leadership.

  • Computer Lab

    Technology on Campus

    Check out CTRL lab hours, locations, and specialties. Link to view PC labs or Mac labs.

  • lynda.com

    Find free video tutorials for a variety of software programs by logging in at my.american.edu. Click on 'Technology' to find Web-Based Software Tutorials.

  • Faculty at AFTC session

    Events

    CTRL offers special events such as faculty lunches and an annual teaching conference.

  • Teaching outdoors

    Teaching Resources

    CTRL offers support through training, online teaching tips, and the Faculty Corner.

Emergency Preparedness

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CTRL is working diligently to offer services for faculty and students in preparation for possible emergency status. The information, tutorials, tips, etc. will continue to be updated.

Online Teaching Support


Welcome Wimba

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Wimba offers professors innovative tools to conduct remote learning experiences with students via Blackboard. Imagine scheduling a meeting time in Blackboard. Your students log in to Blackboard at the time, and thanks to headsets and mics, you are able to conduct a lecture or meeting.

Learn more about Wimba and its resources at the link below. Training sessions are also available through Dec. 14th. See the calendar for more details.

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Training Calendar

Blackboard Support

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Students and faculty can find Blackboard support from CTRL. We offer online resources, support by phone, as well as workshops for faculty.

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  • AU From the Inside

    Maggi Leduc

    Center for Teaching, Research and Learning
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    The Center for Teaching, Research and Learning is committed to serving faculty and student teaching, learning and advanced technology needs, CTRL staff provides these services for free!

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