NETI Workshop
April 8-10, 2026 at the University of Tennessee
The National Effective Teaching Institute (NETI) is one of the most widely recognized and respected faculty development programs in the U.S. Since its inception in 1991, NETI workshops have drawn more than 2,800 participants from over 365 universities.
The workshop has received stellar reviews and surveys of past participants show that NETI has successfully motivated them to adopt or increase their use of teaching practices known to correlate with improved student learning and made participants more reflective and student-centered in their teaching practice.
Purpose
To provide participants information and hands-on practice in the elements of effective teaching, enhance teaching skills by introducing research-based best practices, and provide participants with opportunities for networking with other faculty who share an interest in effective teaching.
Objectives
Increase student motivation.
Write beneficial learning outcomes.
Enhance motivation and understanding.
Promote an inclusive environment.
Design active learning strategies to engage students.
Foster conditions for higher-level thinking skills.
Address common early academic challenges.
Utilize diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments.
Register
DATE: April 8-10, 2026
Location: University of Tennessee
60 Available Seats*
Estimated Cost: $500 per seat
*Priority given in order of response
Testimonials
“After decades in Industry, I have accepted a professor of practice teaching position in engineering at UT. As I am new to teaching, and quite worried about the daunting tasks of a new department, a new major and concentration, I was looking for everything I could to jump start me into Year 1. At the advice of the department head, I signed up for NETI-1 at Virginia over the summer before I started my assignment and it was an amazing experience. I learned so much, I am so energized. The teaching methods of active learning, inclusive teaching, and a variety of assessment types and classroom engagement sessions have given me so much to include. I have already received lots of positive feedback from students. I look forward to taking the next class NETI2 student engagement when it offered. This was a great experience, thank you to the facilitators and team.”
– Brian LaRose, Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Applied Engineering
I had the opportunity to attend the NETI (National Effective Teaching Institute) Workshop held in June 2025 at Virginia University. It was an outstanding professional development experience that significantly enhanced my understanding of effective teaching practices. The sessions were well organized, engaging, and highly practical, providing valuable strategies that I could immediately apply in my own teaching. The facilitators were knowledgeable and supportive, creating an environment that encouraged meaningful discussion and collaboration among participants. Overall, the workshop was extremely beneficial, and I highly recommend NETI to anyone looking to strengthen their teaching skills and pedagogical approach—especially new faculty like me.
I sincerely thank my faculty mentor, Dr. Eric Lukosi, our department head, Dr. Brian Wirth, and the College for supporting my participation in this workshop.
– Kondapa Naidu Bobba, Assistant Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering