Teaching at UW

Explore new strategies and engage with fellow instructors

Teaching at UW is a series of workshops that will help you engage students and deepen learning. You’ll explore evidence-based practices and hear from fellow UW–Madison instructors. The program covers a variety of topics each fall and spring – choose the topics that are most relevant to you.

Check out our spring programs

What participants say

“Concrete advice on teaching, syllabi, and assignments.”

“I appreciated all the opportunities to reflect and share ideas with other participants.”

“So much good stuff! Very in touch with current issues and realistic with ideas for solutions.”

Spring programs

Setting AI Expectations – Jan. 10 on Zoom

Whether or not you plan to incorporate generative AI in your teaching, it is critical to establish and share your expectations for AI use with students. In this session we will (1) discuss AI-related expectations to incorporate in your syllabus,assignments, and assessments and (2) consider how to respond if you believe AI may have been used inappropriately.

Challenging Conversations – Jan. 31 at Union South

Join CTLM and the Office of Student Assistance and Support for a conversation about navigating challenging dynamics in the classroom. In this session you will learn about campus resources and begin to develop language and strategies that work for you. This is a companion event to the web guide Navigating Classroom Dynamics & Disruptions.

Engage Students in Large Enrollment Courses – Feb. 14 on Zoom

Large enrollment courses can feel intimidating for both instructors and students. In this session, we will explore the complex concept of student engagement with a few helpful frameworks. We will then discuss strategies for scaling student engagement (including through instructional technology).

Wellbeing with Writing – Feb. 28 at Union South

Join Abby Letak, Ph.D., from Writing Across the Curriculum to discuss how writing can help foster student wellbeing within the classroom. We will explore sustainable ways to use low-stakes writing activities, growth-oriented feedback, and scaffolded writing assignments to help students thrive not only as students but as human beings.

Avoiding Pitfalls in Group Work – March 14 on Zoom

Join Julie Hunt Johnson, Ph.D., for an in-depth discussion about group work. In this session, you will learn strategies to avoid common group work pitfalls and set students up for success. We will also consider practical logistics for managing group work in lecture halls with stationary seats and other challenges.

Managing Flexibility Expectations – April 11 on Zoom

Student expectations for assignment and assessment flexibility – assignment extensions and rewrites, rescheduling exams, and more – are changing. Fielding these requests (which are different from the disability flexibility accommodation) can take lots of time and energy. Join this session to discuss ways to proactively build sustainable flexibility into your course and say “no” when appropriate with compassion and confidence.

Teaching with the Chazen – April 25 at the Chazen Museum of Art

Join Berit Ness, M.A., Chief Engagement Officer at the Chazen Museum of Art, in a discussion about interdisciplinary partnership opportunities for UW–Madison instructors at the Chazen Museum of Art. This session will include a museum tour – please let us know if you have specific mobility preferences or requirements. Space is limited.

Meet the program manager

Julie Hunt Johnson

Position title: Program Manager