Upcoming workshops and courses
Oct 13 – Nov 7 | AI+Teaching: Using AI to advance learning
This 4-week, fully online, asynchronous course is designed to explore evidence-based strategies that use generative AI to advance student learning and support effective, efficient course design.
Oct 14 | Making slide decks accessible
This information session will demonstrate how to build slide decks that comply with the updated Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accessibility standards for digital course materials.
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Core elements of effective teaching
The UW Faculty Senate has 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
Learn about featured faculty members, including Sílvia da Costa Ferreira, whose teaching focuses on honoring linguistic diversity and fostering authentic student writing.
AI+Teaching resources
Explore strategies for talking with students about AI, developing AI course policies, and centering learning when using AI.
Design your syllabus
Find information on the basic components of an effective syllabus at the UW, as well as strategies for getting students to read your syllabus.
2026 Teaching Awards
Learn how this year’s recipients of UW’s Distinguished Teaching Awards practice reflective, learner-centered teaching.
What people are saying:
“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