Be in great company in the ACUE Commons.
Certified educators connect here.
Peer networking and professional development in the ACUE Commons is unmatched. It’s where the 33,000+ instructors certified or pursuing certification in ACUE’s renowned Effective Teaching Practice Framework can connect, exchange teaching ideas, join discussions, access trusted ACUE course resources, and stay confident teaching emerging trends and topics.
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Get in the ACUE Commons.
Access the most trusted faculty development content and network with peers.
Connect and collaborate.
Inspiration catches fire here. Faculty form connections with a vibrant community of ACUE skilled educators who share a commitment to teaching excellence and student success. Collaboration happens across institutions, disciplines, and special interests in the Commons.
Expand your teaching toolkit.
The Learning Lab is your secret weapon to help faculty upskill quickly with resources you can trust. It includes access to Quick Study courses rooted in ACUE’s proven learning design that help faculty feel confident and competent on current topics and trends—from AI to Media Literacy. Commons members can take these courses at any time and implement practices in as little as one hour.
Find ACUE course resources fast.
When faculty can locate that best teaching practice quickly, the faster it comes to life in the classroom. Commons members have access to all their completed ACUE pathway courses, powered by enhanced search functions that generate results quickly with pinpoint accuracy.
Celebrate and be celebrated.
Members are recognized, rewarded, and celebrated for their achievements and activity in the Commons. The more a member participates and engages, the more points they earn. This is a networking nirvana where being an active member has its perks—for everyone!
Stay ahead of the curve.
With a dynamic ACUE newsfeed of research, articles, events, and evidence-based teaching practices all in one place, your faculty always have inspiration and timely training you can trust at their fingertips.
Quick Study Course Offerings
Introduction to Generative AI
Kickstart your AI journey with this Quick Study, covering GenAI essentials, challenges, and benefits—a perfect intro before diving deeper into the AI series!
Writing Effective AI Prompts
Create AI prompts using reflective questioning to refine outputs and efficiently craft engaging course announcements.
Leveraging AI to Develop Course Resources
Utilize AI to create instructional materials and generate resources to support student learning.
Teaching with AI-Inclusive and AI-Resistant Learning Experiences
Develop skills in designing and creating assignments that effectively leverage AI, including assignments that are AI resistant.
Empowering Students to Use AI Responsibly
Learn how to develop students’ understanding and responsible use of AI by setting clear expectations and teaching them to use it to support their learning.
Establishing a Culture of Constructive Conversations
Take this ACUE Quick Study course to learn teaching strategies that empower your students to have constructive conversations.
Developing Students’ Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
Sharpen your students' critical thinking and analytical abilities to enable effective problem solving and rational decision making.
Developing Students’ Media Literacy
Equip your students with the skills to navigate today's media-saturated world and become informed consumers of information.
Preparing Students for Experiential Learning
Unlock the power of experiential learning to bridge the gap between theory and practice, preparing students to confidently tackle real-world challenges.
Integrating Open Educational Resources (OER)
Learn how to successfully locate, evaluate, and integrate OER into your course, enhancing quality and accessibility for a more engaging, cost-effective learning experience for students.
Embedding Career Guidance into Your Course
Learn strategies to engage students in initial career conversations, motivate them to seek support from the campus career center, and help them understand how internships can shape their future.
Integrating Open Educational Resources (OER)
Learn how to successfully locate, evaluate, and integrate OER into your course, enhancing quality and accessibility for a more engaging, cost-effective learning experience for students.
Transforming Assignments in the Age of AI (A Thought Exercise)
Embark on a brainstorming expedition to harness the power of AI to develop more creative and motivating assignments.
Fostering Connections: Implementing Learning Communities in Your Course
Boost student engagement and success with practical strategies for using course themes to build a collaborative, connected learning community within your classroom.
Preparing Future-Ready Students: Connecting With Alumni and Peers
Leverage the insights and experiences of alumni and peers to support students’ career exploration. Explore practical strategies to connect students with mentors, expand their career awareness, and provide guidance that bridges the gap between coursework and professional pathways.
You asked, we listened.
To develop ACUE Commons, we used ACUE faculty’s feedback from our Member Survey.
want access to discipline-specific resources that share best teaching practices
want continued access to their ACUE course resources
want the opportunity to connect with their peers
Bring the ACUE Commons to your Campus.
Becoming excellent or exceptional requires continued learning, continuing to try new practices, and always reflecting on what went well, what did not go well, and what adjustments will be made to improve. It is that continuous improvement cycle that delivers excellence.
Penny MacCormack, EdD
Senior Advisor, ACUE
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