Academic Technology
Teaching Studio

Effective teaching goes beyond content delivery. The Teaching Studio focuses on instructional strategies that help students stay engaged, participate actively, and connect more deeply with course content.
Whether you teach face-to-face, online, or in a hybrid environment, we can help you create learning experiences that support student success.
Our Approach
We focus on teaching strategies first and technology second.
Our goal is to help you select approaches and tools that support your learning objectives, student needs, and teaching style-not adopt technology for its own sake.
What We Can Help With
Student Engagement
Explore strategies that encourage participation, interaction, and connection.
Active Learning
Design activities that move students beyond passive content consumption.
Online & Hybrid Teaching
Adapt teaching approaches for different learning environments.
Feedback & Assessment
Provide meaningful feedback that supports student learning and growth.
Building Community
Create opportunities for students to connect with you and with one another.
Inclusive Teaching Practices
Design learning experiences that support diverse learners and promote belonging.
Helping Students Learn, Not Just Complete Tasks
Strong teaching combines purposeful course design with meaningful learning experiences. Small changes to how students interact with content, activities, and one another can have a significant impact on engagement, persistence, and success.
We can help you identify practical strategies that align with your teaching style, course goals, and student needs.
Teaching Resources & Strategies
Explore, Learn, and Apply
Our goal is not only to solve immediate challenges but also to help faculty build lasting skills. The resources below provide opportunities to explore teaching strategies, learn from examples, and apply new ideas in your own courses.
Explore strategies for increasing participation, motivation, and interaction.
Resources
- Polling in PowerPoint (MS SharePoint)
- Student Engagement in MS Teams (Canva Presentation)
- Enhancing Student Engagement Through UDL (Canva Presentation)
- Using Canvas Rubrics & AI Rubric Design (Canva Presentation)
Explore activities that promote collaboration, reflection, and authentic application.
Resources
- Canvas Mastery Paths (Canva Presentation)
- Spark the Story: Student Creativity with Adobe Express (Adobe Express)
- Using Adobe Express in Your College Classroom (Adobe Express)
- Student Presentations with Adobe Express (PDF)
- Finding Your Differentiated Match (Canva Presentation)
Explore approaches for creating engaging and effective online learning experiences.
Resources
- Attendance Reporting Tools (PPT)
- Accessible Communication and Interaction (MS SharePoint Video)
- Syllabus Overview Video (Canva Presentation)
- MS Teams Meetings (PDF)
- Integrating LinkedIn Learning in Canvas (Canva Presentation)
- Inclusive Course Structure (Canva Presentation)
- Improving Course Clarity and Navigation (Genially Presentation)
Explore strategies that support diverse learners and provide flexible learning opportunities.
Resources
- UDL Action & Expression: Ditch the Drill, Embrace the Skilll (Canva Presentation)
- Representing Learning: UDL and Tech Tools (Canva Presentation)
- Microsoft Education: Inclusive Classroom Tools (PDF)
- Microsoft Teach (Canva Presentation)
- Finding Your Differentiated Match (Canva Presentation)
- Enhancing Student Engagement Through UDL (Canva Presentation)
Quick Navigation
CONTACT
Academic Technology Specialists:
- Mika Davis: tmdav22@uncg.edu
- Teena Martin: tlmarti6@uncg.edu
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Need More Help?
Teaching Support Available
Whether you’re looking to increase student engagement, improve participation, strengthen feedback practices, or explore new teaching approaches, we’re here to help.
Recommended Appointments
- Focused Support Session
- Teaching & Course Design Consultation