A welcome message from faculty plays a vital role in setting a positive tone, fostering connection, and establishing expectations that support student engagement and success from the very start of the course. It is intended to highlight the opportunities and …
Subject: Welcome to [Course Name] – Let’s Get Started! Welcome to [Full Course Name]! I’m [Your Full Name], your [Instructor/TA], and I’m excited to work with you this semester. It’s my [X] time teaching this course and we’ll be doing …
When implementing the eight key elements of high-impact practices or HIPs into a course, avoid “check-the-box” implementation approaches. Instead, focus on embedding the chosen elements intentionally within the course in ways that align with the rest of the students’ course …
Scaffolding is a powerful instructional strategy that supports student learning by breaking complex tasks into manageable steps. Rather than expecting students to leap from instruction to mastery in one bound, scaffolding acknowledges that learning is a process—one that benefits from …
Adult learners are often balancing work, family, and other responsibilities while in online courses or programs. Faculty play a critical role in helping these students feel seen, supported, and validated. Here are five strategies that support adult online students’ sense …
Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) innovations since 2022 have spurred new opportunities to make education more engaging and self-driven. Simultaneously, Generative AI has disrupted existing practices by acting as a catalyst to rethink the ways we teach and learn. Rapid …
This resource serves as a guide for students to access essential services ranging from academic support, financial aid, counseling services, recreational activities, and spiritual groups; all of which can help enhance their campus experience. Please share this page with your …
This mapping tool attempts to display locations in Wisconsin with publicly accessible WiFi, no guarantee of said access can be fully made.
So, you are enrolled in an online course. Congratulations! Online classes are an effective and rewarding way to learn, and they can provide a great deal of flexibility to help you meet your work, family, and personal responsibilities. UWM has …
The Thank an Instructor program has received nearly 800 comments from students (784 to be exact) about how instructors make a difference. The program provides an opportunity for UWM students and alumni to submit a note expressing appreciation for an …