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AI+Teaching: updated resources

Explore our newly expanded AI+Teaching resources for guidance on developing AI-related course policies, supporting students’ responsible use of AI, and identifying strategies for using AI that promote student learning.

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Making course materials accessible

Use this resource to improve the digital accessibility of your course materials, including your syllabus, slide decks, and assignments.

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Core elements of effective teaching

 

The UW Faculty Senate recently updated the Faculty Code to ensure that teaching at UW is: aligned, inclusive and equitable, active and engaged, growth oriented, and relevant. Taken together, these elements of effective teaching can help instructors create more effective learning environments. Learn how to incorporate these elements into your teaching.

 
 

Faculty spotlight

Jacob Martens

Learn about featured faculty member Jacob Martens’ approach to honoring neurodiversity and fostering meaningful student learning through ungrading.

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2026 Teaching Awards

Nara Almeida and Bára Šafářová, 2026 Distinguished Teaching Awardees

Learn how this year’s recipients of UW’s Distinguished Teaching Awards practice reflective, learner-centered teaching.Meet the 2026 Awardees

I loved that the AI+Teaching course is grounded in learning theory and had assignments I can (and will!) readily apply to the class I’m teaching.
Katie Davis, Professor, iSchool, Seattle