TLC-Extension Partnership
Overview
The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) provides resources, services, and training opportunities for UCLA Extension instructors. Explore this site to find teaching guidance, information about scheduling one-on-one consultations, and access to course design services.
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Learning on Wednesdays:Â Drop-In Clinics & Workshops
UCLA Extension instructors are invited to join the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center on Wednesdays from 12:00–1:00 p.m. for drop-in clinics and focused workshops throughout the quarter.Â
Drop-in clinics provide an informal opportunity to bring questions about your course, assignments, assessment, Canvas, accessibility, student engagement, or other teaching challenges and talk them through with TLC staff. Focused workshops will offer practical strategies and resources on timely teaching topics.
See the calendar below for upcoming clinics, other TLC workshops and resources. video recordings and registration information.
Wed., October 7 | Canvas Clinic / Drop-In Office Hours |
Tue., October 13 | Meeting with Extension Program Staff |
Wed., October 14 | Canvas Clinic / Drop-In Office Hours |
Wed., October 21 | Workshop: Efficient and Effective Assessments |
Wed., October 28 | Canvas Clinic / Drop-In Office Hours |
Wed., November 4 | Workshop: Accessibility |
Wed., November 11 | No programming (Veterans Day, UCLA closed) |
Wed., November 18 | Canvas Clinic / Drop-In Office Hours |
Wed., November 25 | No programming (Thanksgiving break) |
Wed., December 2 | Canvas Clinic / Drop-In Office Hours |
Wed., December 9 | Canvas Clinic / Drop-In Office Hours (Finals Week) |
Get Training and Support
The TLC offers consultations with UCLA Extension instructors to aid in course development, student learning assessment, and classroom technologies to foster an engaging classroom experience.
Description: This resource walks through strategies and tools that streamline the grading process and allow instructors to be attentive to student needs while also protecting their time.
This guide provides strategies for incorporating polling technology into class sessions as well as compares the different polling platforms instructors might use.Â
This guide is designed to walk instructors through several active learning strategies and how to start implementing them in the classroom, as well as providing the research and rationale for using them.
This resource provides step-by-step guidance for crafting a GenAI policy suited to your course context that supports student learning.
The guide helps instructors understand how generative AI works, explores its pros and cons, its teaching potential, and why helping students engage with GenAI is essential for career readiness.
Resources for Digital Accessibility at UCLAÂ
Digital accessibility isn’t just a legal requirement — it’s a commitment to equity and inclusion. This video explores why digital accessibility matters in the college classroom and how instructors can proactively remove digital barriers. Learn how small changes to your course design process can significantly improve the learning experience for all students, including those with disabilities.
Upcoming TLC-Extension Workshops
Services
Consultations
The TLC collaborates with UCLA Extension instructors to aid in course development, student learning assessment, and classroom technologies to foster an engaging classroom experience. Please complete this consultation form to schedule a meeting with the TLC staff. For any other inquiries and questions, please contact us at extension@teaching.ucla.edu.
Instructional Design
The TLC’s Instructional Designers aid educators in crafting innovative course materials and integrating technology tools to foster an effective learning experience for all students. Learn more about how we can collaborate to meet your instructional goals.
Zoom Drop-in Hours
The TLC offers virtual drop-in hours every week to support UCLA Extension instructors:
Mondays 4–5 p.m.