Beginning in 2023-2024, the Vice Provost for Academic Innovation and the Center for Teaching Innovation (CTI) have invited Cornell faculty to apply for Creative Teaching Awards, an annual award series that seeks to recognize and share innovative classroom methodologies and teaching implementations, with the goal of improving teaching through the sharing of new ideas, methods, and strategies. 

Each year CTI and award winners collaborate on Teaching Innovation Case Studies – shareable case studies that document the awardees' projects and experiences for possible adoption by colleagues. Past themes have included "Creative Responses to Generative A.I.," (2023-2024) and "Innovative Assessment Practices," (2024-2025). Awardees also present their experiences at the annual Provost's Teaching Showcase held in April.

The Teaching Innovation Case Studies are intended to provide inspiration and ideas for different courses and learning environments. We hope you'll find inspiration in them, and if you adapt any to your course(s), we hope you'll tell us about your experience!

Creative Responses to Generative AI

With the release of new generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, we’ve all been navigating both the landscape of AI in education and its implications for teaching. Learn how Cornell faculty across disciplines have developed creative ways to respond to generative AI in a variety of learning environments.

Innovative Assessment Practices

Creating meaningful, effective assessments can be challenging, at every level of scale. The 2024-2025 case studies showcase classroom approaches that allow students to demonstrate their learning in creative or novel ways. Learn how Cornell faculty have begun experimenting with assessment methods that are alternative or non-traditional within their field.