University of North Texas 
Designing Learning
The Designing Learning unit within the LEEF ecosystem advances teaching excellence and educational innovation by helping educators develop forward-looking skills in course design, evidence-based teaching, and emerging instructional practices. Through institutes, workshops, consultations, and scholarly engagement, we support instructors at every stage of their teaching careers in creating meaningful, effective learning experiences for students.
Grounded in educational research and best practices, our work supports LEEF's mission by supporting educator growth, instructional innovation, thoughtful course design, and meaningful curricular alignment. Through partnerships across the university, we help connect effective teaching practices with broader institutional goals and priorities.
Programs
A semester-long faculty development experience designed to help instructors thoughtfully
integrate generative AI into teaching and learning
A professional development opportunity designed for graduate students and postdoctoral
scholars who want to strengthen their teaching skills and prepare for future instructional
roles
A mini-course that offers an engaging, streamlined four-week active learning experience
designed for busy instructors
We also provide accessible, just-in-time resources that help educators address immediate teaching needs. In collaboration with colleagues across LEEF and UNT, we contribute to institutional initiatives focused on AI in teaching and learning, course design, and instructional innovation.
Upcoming Workshops
Sept. 9, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Teaching large classes doesn’t have to mean relying on lectures alone. In this interactive
workshop, faculty will explore practical, evidence-based strategies for increasing
student engagement, participation, and learning in high-enrollment courses. Participants
will discover techniques for incorporating active learning, meaningful interaction,
and formative assessment while managing time and maintaining an inclusive learning
environment. Leave with adaptable ideas and tools that can be implemented immediately!
Sept. 21, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the educational landscape, faculty
members are uniquely positioned to harness its potential to enhance teaching, streamline
administrative tasks, and support student success. This introductory workshop is designed
specifically for educators with little to no prior experience in AI. Through hands-on
demonstrations and real-world examples, faculty will leave equipped with actionable
strategies to begin engaging with AI and integrating it into their teaching practice.
Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Creating course videos is a high-rapport practice that can make an impact on student
success and motivation. In this one-hour workshop, we’ll share tips on how to create
engaging, high-quality videos easily using Canvas Studio. We receive feedback that
these tips quickly yield more student engagement!
Oct. 16, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This session will explore the complex dynamics of student motivation, academic integrity,
and strategies for fostering authentic student success. Participants will examine
the psychological and contextual factors that influence why students engage in dishonest
behavior, facilitated by the advent of generative AI, and how institutional and classroom
practices can either discourage or inadvertently encourage these actions.
Oct. 26, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Curious about how the flipped classroom model works in practice? Join a panel of faculty
members who have successfully implemented flipped learning strategies in a variety
of disciplines. Panelists will share their experiences, lessons learned, challenges,
and tips for engaging students through pre-class preparation and active in-class learning.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, explore practical applications,
and gain ideas for incorporating flipped teaching approaches into their own courses.
Dec. 1, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping how we teach and learn, promoting
digital literacy and critical thinking has never been more essential. While it might
seem like all students need to know about using AI is how to train it, effective and
responsible use of AI is much more complex! In this intermediate-level workshop, we
will explore strategies for faculty to help students engage with AI tools more critically,
understand their capabilities and limitations, and reflect on ethical implications.
Participants will consider practical classroom activities and assignment designs that
promote thoughtful, responsible use and critical evaluation of AI by students.
Workshop Recordings
Designing Learning Leadership
Dr. Allison Boye
Associate Director
Learning Ecosystem for Empowering Futures
Contact Information
Whether you are refining a single assignment, redesigning a course, or exploring new approaches to teaching, we are here to partner with you in your growth as an educator and in fostering student success!
Connect with us!
Contact the Designing Learning team via email at Allison.Boye@unt.edu