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“Social Workers Can’t Be Republicans”: Engaging Conservative Students in the Classroom
Tuesday, Oct. 20 (2:30-3:20) Online
Justin Lerner, UW School of Social Work, explores ways to create productive political conversations that encourage true dialogue rather than partisan soundbites. Visit the Advances in Higher Education Research Seminar page for details and registration.
Teaching with UW Technologies Canvas site
Want to learn more about technology you can use to support your online instruction? Based on student feedback about what helped and hindered their learning in spring 2020, UW Learning Technologies has expanded its Canvas site on Teaching with UW Technologies. Self-enroll (UW NetID required) >
Libraries Outlook: New Guidance for Faculty
This blog highlights key aspects of the Libraries reopening plans and provides detailed guidance for faculty and instructors on course materials and more. Read more >
Teaching Everywhere blog
In response to the coronavirus outbreak—and without in-person classes—UW faculty have transitioning at warp speed to deliver instruction remotely. They are using technology, from Zoom to Canvas, in new and interesting ways to ensure their students are learning, no matter where they are located. Visit our Teaching Everywhere blog to see what your colleagues are doing.
Get inspired: Innovative teaching and learning at UW
Using theater to encourage equity and inclusion
How can people address racism, sexism, xenophobia, and other forms of oppression if they can’t identify when it happens? These and other forms of discrimination can be nuanced and are not always obvious to everyone. CTL’s Theater for Change UW recently partnered with the Center for Neurotechnology to help build skillsets necessary for identifying and addressing bias in learning environments. Learn more about the project in this Center for Neurotechnology feature story.
Virtually physics
Doctoral student Jared Canright is exploring the potential of virtual reality to explain physics concepts to UW undergraduates. Read more in the College of Arts & Sciences Perspectives Newsletter.
UW instructors get out of their comfort zone and adopt classroom technologies to enhance the student learning experience
Read the latest UW-IT Partnerships story to learn how UW faculty are turning screen time into meaningful learning time.
EDU Talks: UW College of Education video series
UW College of Education faculty members and researchers who partner with schools, communities and organizations address some of the most pressing issues in education. Watch the video series to learn more about their leading edge research.
Teaching teamwork: Helping students collaborate effectively
University students are often asked to work in groups, yet few are taught how to work well in teams and often struggle. In this 5-minute video, UW faculty Randy Beam (Communication) and Erin Hill (Physics) describe how they integrate instruction on teamwork into their regular courses to help students succeed in short-term and long-term class projects.
Innovators Among Us: Using technology to teach beyond the classroom
Stories of instructors who “think outside the building”, connecting with peers and across disciplines, collaborating with community members and creating nontraditional learning opportunities for students. Read more about using technology to teach.
Innovators Among Us: Tips and tools
Download top tips and best practices recommended by faculty and instructors featured in the Innovators Among Us series.