Communication Arts 260: “Communication and Human Behavior” is one of 13 courses currently participating in the REACH (Redesigning for Active Learning in High-Enrollment Courses) Initiative, which aims to improve student learning by increasing students’ engagement …
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Register now for January LeAP workshop
Interested in enhancing your teaching practices? Curious about active learning strategies? Want to explore and discuss evidence-based practices that have a high impact on student learning? Register now for a 2-day Learning Environment and Pedagogics (LeAP) workshop …
Campus Diversity Forum explores how to make STEM classrooms more inclusive
Talithia Williams, a professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, delivered the keynote address at the 2018 Diversity Forum. Williams is a prominent advocate for engaging more people from underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and …
Blended Learning Fellowship on Learning Analytics announced
The recent adoption of a campus framework for learning analytics provides an opportunity to explore one approach to evidence-based teaching. The Blended Learning Fellowship on Learning Analytics will continue to examine the emerging practice of …
The Discussion Project invites applications for spring 2019 cohort
The Discussion Project, developed by the School of Education, is a professional development program specifically devoted to improving classroom discussion and promoting classroom environments that are welcoming to all students. UW–Madison faculty and teaching staff …
In revitalized robotics course, learning is far from automated
The classroom was abuzz with activity as small groups of students huddled around their robots. The robots, which resembled small, motorized chariots, jolted to life and began driving various routes across the floor of the …
2018-19 Teaching Academy call for nominations and applications
Apply to become a member of the UW-Madison Teaching Academy, or nominate a colleague who has demonstrated excellence in Teaching and Learning at UW-Madison. The UW-Madison Teaching Academy is seeking applications and nominations for new …
Fellowships will link STEM training to public service
A new initiative at UW–Madison will take an innovative approach to scientific training for graduate students by providing opportunities to incorporate long-term community engagement projects into their scientific areas of interest. The Wisconsin Institute for …
Blank’s Slate: Summer Term efforts showing results
UW-Madison launched an effort to grow and expand the Summer Term several years ago, increasing courses both on-campus and online, and making a particular effort to offer courses needed to fill distribution requirements. The university …
‘Handshake’ helps UW-Madison students find jobs & internships
The academic year is in full swing and so is Handshake, UW–Madison’s new tool to help students find jobs, internships, and campus career events. Handshake officially replaced BuckyNet and myECS as the primary campus tool …