Teaching, Learning & Technology Roundtable
The Teaching, Learning and Technology Roundtable (TLTR) was established in 1995 as a University-wide forum focused on issues related to instructional technology and its role in teaching and learning.
Composed of representatives from academic and administrative areas of the University, and sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the Department of Information Technology, the TLTR brought together faculty, administrators and students to discuss institutional priorities and emerging trends in educational technology.
The Roundtable operated through action teams, or subcommittees, that met regularly to examine topics related to teaching, learning and technology. Recommendations were developed in support of the University’s Strategic Plan and shared with stakeholders including the Faculty Senate, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, the Department of Information Technology and other key campus groups.
The Provost’s Charge
The TLTR was charged to:
- Serve as a forum for discussion of institutional issues related to teaching, learning and technology
- Establish action teams to address short-term priorities identified by the Steering Committee and its constituencies
- Develop recommendations to support long-range technology goals through representative participation by faculty, students and administrative stakeholders
- Communicate activities and progress to the campus community
- Monitor national trends in technology integration in higher education and introduce relevant developments to the University community
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee of the TLTR was responsible for setting the agenda for the academic year, prioritizing issues for review and providing guidance on instructional technology policy and practice. The committee also advised on themes for CDI funding and related project selection processes, as well as on the University’s Mobile Computing Program.
The Steering Committee was co-chaired by a faculty member appointed by the Provost and the Director of the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center. Membership included senior academic and administrative leaders, deans, the University’s CIO, representatives of the Faculty Senate and the Student Government Association, and other designated members.
Full TLTR and Working Sessions
The full membership of the TLTR consisted of faculty, students and employee volunteers committed to advancing the effective use of technology in teaching and learning. The full Roundtable typically convened at the start of the academic year, with additional meetings held throughout the fall and spring semesters.
Working sessions were organized around specific topics identified by the Steering Committee. Over time, these included discussions and research related to artificial intelligence in higher education, emerging instructional technologies and online learning policy and review processes. Working groups met independently to complete assigned objectives, with updates shared during full Roundtable meetings.