This resource is designed to help instructors advance inclusive, student-centered classrooms that invite students’ authentic participation without pressure to disclose personal or sensitive information. It provides core principles, practical strategies, and sample guidance language that can be incorporated into Canvas …
Midterm feedback is a powerful tool for improving teaching and learning while the course is still in progress. Unlike end-of-semester evaluations, midterm feedback allows instructors a chance to pause, reflect, and recalibrate before a course has ended. It allows instructors …
When faculty redesign syllabi, they are not only updating deadlines or swapping readings, they are designing their courses to better support students who experience the world differently. Neurodivergent students; i.e. those diagnosed with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or any other cognitive …
This is a collection of tips and tricks written by TAs for other TAs. All tips come from the TA Tips and Tricks: Resource and Idea Exchange Form or were collected from our in-person TA Orientation and Training sessions.
What are academic progress reports? UWM uses an advising software called Navigate360 to support student success through the use of Academic Progress Reports. Academic Progress Reports help identify students who may benefit from additional support or individualized attention. This information can not …
Classroom Technology Services Contact when technology is not working in the classroom. Canvas UWM’s Learning Management System (LMS) where all courses and course information is housed: https://uwm.edu/canvas Teaching and Course Design Support UWM’s Center for Advancing Student Learning (CASL) helps …
Learn more about the Vevox service, and how to start using it in your classes and meetings.
This webpage serves as a resource for faculty to facilitate discussions on sensitive topics effectively. Overview Engaging in difficult dialogues and fostering civil discourse are essential skills for promoting an inclusive and thoughtful classroom environment (Hernandez, 2021; Longo, 2024). Navigating difficult …
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 …