One of the things we value most about UW-Madison is our success in supporting and involving undergraduates in collaborative research. This is an important high-impact educational practice that can enrich the Wisconsin Experience for undergraduates. The …
2019 Teaching and Learning Symposium proposals due Jan. 28
The 2019 UW-Madison Teaching and Learning Symposium: Understanding Our Students’ Learning will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019. We are excited to announce that Jill Buban, Chief Academic Officer at Unizin will be the …
Call for proposals for 2019 OPID Spring Conference on Teaching & Learning
The 2019 OPID Spring Conference: The Joys of Teaching & Learning: Intersecting Identities and Pedagogies will be held on Thursday, April 11 to Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Memorial Union in Madison, preceded by …
Linking science and the humanities through course clusters
Want to gain a broader understanding of biology, increase your chance at getting into med school or become a better vet? There’s a humanities class for that, thanks to the new Constellations program. Constellations are clusters …
Communication Arts course resigned through REACH
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 …
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 …