The Online Teaching Institute (OTI) is one of the signature programs at the Temple University Center for the Advancement of Teaching (CAT). The OTI is designed to immerse new and moderately-experienced online instructors in evidence-based practices that promote student learning, including integrated course design and structure, effective teaching methods, and a supportive learning environment. Instructors will explore accessible learning principles that foster welcoming, engaging and effectual learning environments online.

This May cohort is being offered as a summer intensive that will take place over two weeks, rather than the usual three. The course will feature collaborative activities, with the expectation of more frequent engagement over a shorter time span equaling about eight hours of time commitment per week. All Temple faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Register here for the following asynchronous cohort: Monday, May 11, 2026 until Friday, May 22, 2026. Registration will close one business day before the start date. For late registration, please reach out to cat@temple.edu.

The Online Teaching Institute and Advanced Online Teaching Institute are part of the CAT Micro-Credential Program. By completing the OTI or AOTI, you will earn a CAT Micro-credential and receive a Credly digital badge. Learn how to earn a CAT Micro-Credential.