Consultations

All CTLT staff are well-prepared to provide guidance on teaching models and techniques, and course design. Each staff member also has areas of interest and expertise that can help with specific intellectual interests, challenges, and goals.

Appointments can be made by using their "Schedule a consultation" link, or writing them an email to arrange a time and mode that are mutually workable.

Note: Only faculty-initiated requests are available as CTLT staff cannot participate in any aspect of faculty evaluation processes or supervisor-directed interventions.

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Canvas Support: Cal Poly Canvas Support Website /  Schedule a Consultation

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Catherine Hillman, MS Ed 

Schedule a consultation with Catherine or email Catherine with questions or to set up a time to meet. 

• Using technology to support teaching and learning  
• Online course design and teaching
• Hybrid course design and teaching
• Student learning outcomes and course alignment
• Canvas course development 
• Authentic Assessment
• AI in curriculum

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Sarah Macdonald, PhD

Schedule a consultation with Sarah or email Sarah with questions or to set up a time to meet. 

• Inclusive Teaching 
• Equitable Teaching Practices 
• Culturally Responsive Curriculum 
• Equitable Assignment Design 
• Creating Inclusive Classroom Environments 
• Dealing with Difficult Situations in the Classroom 
• Discussion and Facilitation Strategies 
• Syllabus, Course, and Assignment Design 

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Tonia Malone, MS Ed 

Schedule a consultation with Canvas Support or contact the Canvas Support Email for questions about Canvas. For other consultations, you can email Tonia directly.  

• Using Technology to support teaching and learning  
• LMS Integrations 
• Online Teaching  

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Dianna Winslow, PhD 

Schedule a consultation with Dianna or email Dianna with questions or to set up a time to meet. 

• General syllabus, course, and assignment design 
• Pedagogical methodologies and practices 
• Alternative Assessment in virtual and in-person learning environments
• Writing & Assessment in virtual environments 
• Writing across the Curriculum assignment and assessment design 
• Writing in the Disciplines assignment and assessment design 

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Patrick O'Sullivan, PhD 

Schedule a consultation with Patrick or email Patrick with questions or to set up a time to meet. 

• Syllabus, course, and assignment design 
• Active learning methods
• Learner-centered teaching
• Assessing student learning (formative and summative)
• Effective learning outcomes
• Teaching philosophy
• Mentoring networks
• Applying the science of learning
• Neurodiversity in teaching and learning
• Learner well-being support
• Fostering growth mindsets