We offer an array of workshops and learning opportunities for instructors, graduate teaching assistants, and instructional staff looking to enrich their teaching practice.
Winter Quarter
Jan 15 | Conversation: Proposed updates to the Faculty Code language on effective teaching
Learn more about proposed revisions to the Faculty Code’s language on effective teaching, currently under review by the Faculty Senate.
Feb 6 | Teaching Critical Literacy of AI
Calvin Pollak, Assistant Teaching Professor in UW’s Department of English, will share how instructors can help students take a critical approach to using AI.
Feb 20 | Globalizing the Syllabus
This workshop is focused on helping faculty make their syllabi more globally inclusive.
Mar 19 | Writing@UW: An Asset-Based Approach to Working With Multilingual Student Writing
Learn about strategies and resources that support effective academic writing, particularly for international and multilingual (I/M) students.
Spring Quarter
Apr 14 – Jun 6 | Teaching Online 101
This 8-week, fully online, asynchronous course is designed to enhance your digital course design and digital pedagogy skill set.
April 24 | Designing Group Work that Reflects the Needs of International Learners
In this interactive workshop, faculty from a variety of disciplines will share strategies for designing group work that reflects the needs of international learners.
May 6 | Fostering a Growth Mindset and Sense of Belonging
Join a panel of faculty for a discussion of an initiative, piloted at UW Tacoma, that promotes a growth mindset and increases students’ sense of belonging in the classroom.
May 22 | Demystifying Alternative Grading
Learn how alternative grading systems can foster learning and increase student motivation.
2024-2025 Past Events
Dec 3 | Aligning Your Course Around Outcomes and Objectives
This interactive session will focus on developing measurable learning outcomes and objectives.
Nov 19 | Engaging Students through Participatory Design
Beck Tench, Senior Researcher (Harvard University), will share how instructors in any field can apply “participatory design” in their teaching.
Nov 4 | Conversation: Preparing to Meet New Federal Digital Accessibility Rules
Learn about and discuss UW’s plans for meeting the US Department of Justice’s new expectations for the digital accessibility of course materials.
Oct 23 | Faculty Panel: Using AI to Support Teaching
Join a panel of faculty members from UW’s Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses as they discuss integrating AI into their teaching.
Oct 15 | Trauma-Responsive Teaching
Explore teaching strategies that recognize the impact of trauma on learners and foster inclusive learning environments.