This quarter, we are launching new programs and resources to elevate teaching. We hope you join us at the UCLA Teaching Symposium: Adapting Instruction in the Age of AI on June 10. This full-day event’s programming will thoughtfully examine AI’s impact on teaching and explore strategies for promoting student learning. Learn more on the TLC website.
Instructors can find additional opportunities for support throughout the quarter. We’ve created resources around digital accessibility to elevate all students’ learning and align with campus commitments to inclusive excellence. We’re also currently accepting proposals for Seed Grants (Tier 1) through May 15 for courses taught in spring quarter. Sandbox Grants (Tier 2) are open through October 11 for courses taught fall quarter 2026. Looking ahead, instructors can explore effective teaching strategies through the Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Learning, a four-day event hosted this summer in collaboration with the Center for Education Innovation and Learning in the Sciences (CEILS). Learn more about how to apply on the TLC website.
UCLA Teaching Symposium: Adapting Instruction in the Age of AI
9 a.m.–4 p.m., June 10 | UCLA University Club, Morris Room
Register by May 27
Keynote Address by Terence Tao
Professor and the James and Carol Collins Chair in the UCLA College of Letters and Sciences
This full-day event will thoughtfully address AI’s evolving role and impact on teaching and learning. Panel discussions, flash talks, and a keynote address will bring together experts to explore practical, ethical, and equitable uses in instruction from a variety of perspectives. The day will close with a technology exposition to demonstrate various tools and opportunities for instructors interested in responsibly integrating AI into courses. Learn more and register for the event.
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Upcoming Deadlines
Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Teaching
Applications due May 8 | Program runs July 13–16
Co-facilitated by the TLC and the Center for Education Innovation and Learning in the Sciences (CEILS), this four-day learning opportunity guides instructors through exploring effective teaching strategies to improve student engagement and active learning. Learn more.
Information Sessions
April 15, 11 a.m.–noon | Powell Library and Zoom | Register
April 23, 11 a.m.–noon | Powell Library and Zoom |