Creating
Compelling
Teaching for
Intentionally
Designed Learning

About

ABOUT

Todd Zakrajsek, PhD is the author/co-author of 7 books over the past 8 years and advises faculty on how to create a motivating, creative and engaging classroom community.

Dr. Zakrajsek currently directs four Lilly Conferences on College and University Teaching, has served on numerous educationally related boards (journals and workgroups) in the area of teaching and learning. He is an international speaker who is requested regularly for keynote presentations and campus workshops, having published and presented widely on the topic of effective teaching and student learning. (See list of past campus workshops.)

PUBLICATIONS

A selection of materials focused on student learning and helping faculty reach all learners.

More Publications

Speaking

SPEAKING

"Thank you so much for an inspiring and entertaining keynote speech at the ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium. As Chair of ACM SIGCSE I want to thank you, your keynote will be remembered for years to come..."

-- Alison Clear, 3/23/24

Sample some videos from on-site, online speaking engagements & podcasts

Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Hosts Todd Zakrajsek

What We Know (and Think We Know) about Teaching and Learning: The Myths and the Evidence

Improve learning by thinking about learning | Todd Zakrajsek | TEDxUNC

Podcasts

KEYNOTE - HALF DAY - FULL DAY - WEBINAR - INSTITUTE

These are just starting points for ideas for workshops. Please contact for more information to tailor speaking engagements to your specific needs and requirements.