UW-Whitewater Learning Technology Center

This post is part of the 2024-25 UWW Teaching and Learning grants program. The program awards $1,000 grants to faculty and instructional academic staff looking to integrate new educational methods into their classrooms and learning environments. The grant program underscores UWW’s commitment to embracing inclusive pedagogy and to exploring and evaluating emerging technologies that foster creative approaches to teaching and learning....

Guest Post: “Turning AI into a Teaching Ally: Rethinking the Policy Brief in Gender & Violence” This post is part of the 2024-25 UWW Teaching and Learning grants program. The program awards $1,000 grants to faculty and instructional academic staff looking to integrate new educational methods …

The 2025 Celebrating Teaching and Learning Conference (CTL) on May 21st is rapidly approaching! Hosted by Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Learning, Scholarship, and Technology* (CATLST) and Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning (IRAP), the conference will be in-person at the University Center from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Open to all UW-Whitewater faculty and staff, the (free!) conference aims to cultivate a collaborative space for sharing ideas, methods, and innovations that enrich classroom experiences and support student success....

2025 Celebrating Teaching and Learning Conference – Register Today! The 2025 Celebrating Teaching and Learning Conference (CTL) on May 21st is rapidly approaching! Hosted by Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Learning, Scholarship, and Technology* (CATLST) and…

The LTC/LEARN Center hosted the first session in the Accessibility in Action (AiA) Workshop Series. The first session covered lecture slides, which are a common instructional resource. Unfortunately, some students are left out due to a lack of accessibility. In the workshop video below, Erika Schock, LTC/LEARN's newest Teaching Consultant, introduces accessibility, why it matters, and the legal requirements and best practices when building slides....

Accessibility in Action (AiA) Workshop Series – Lecture Slides Summary The LTC/LEARN Center hosted the first session in the Accessibility in Action (AiA) Workshop Series. The first session covered lecture slides, which are a common instructional resource. Unfortunatel…

Erika Schock (she/her) is our new Teaching, Learning, and Technology Consultant. Erika earned her Master’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Roehampton-London and her Bachelor's in Dance and Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In 2020, she earned her certificate in Instructional Design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. In her new role, Erika will consult with instructors, develop resources, test educational technology, and provide training, all with a focus on digital accessibility, neurodiversity, and Universal Design for Learning. ...

Welcome Erika Schock to the LTC/LEARN Center! Erika Schock (she/her) is our new Teaching, Learning, and Technology Consultant. Erika earned her Master’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Roehampton-London and her Bachelor& #821…

The Cisco/Presidio Teaching with Technology Innovator Honorarium recognizes an instructor who displays an outstanding commitment to leveraging learning technologies to solve common teaching challenges. Applications due March 31st! The Cisco/Presidio Teaching with Technology Innovator recognizes an instructor who displays an outstanding commitment to leveraging learning technologies to create rich learning experiences, thereby increasing student success. Eligibility and Expectations To be eligible for this award, the applicant must:...

2025 Cisco/Presidio Teaching With Technology Honorarium – Applications Are Open! The Cisco/Presidio Teaching with Technology Innovator Honorarium recognizes an instructor who displays an outstanding commitment to leveraging learning technologies to solve common teaching challen…

The Learning Technology Center (LTC), LEARN Center, and Office of Academic Assessment (OAA) are excited to invite proposals for UWW’s annual (free!) Celebrating Teaching and Learning Conference on May 21st, 2025. We invite UW-Whitewater faculty and staff to attend and share their educational innovations for teaching and learning! This year, there is a special interest in proposals related to building connections and community among students, instructors, and staff....

Innovate, Educate, Celebrate: Propose a Session for the 2025 CTL Conference! The Learning Technology Center (LTC), LEARN Center, and Office of Academic Assessment (OAA) are excited to invite proposals for UWW’s annual (free!) Celebrating Teaching and Learning Conference on …

The Celebrating Teaching and Learning Conference (CTL) will take place on May 21st, 2025 from 8:30am to 4:30pm in-person at the University Center. Open to all UW-Whitewater faculty and staff, the conference aims to cultivate a collaborative space for sharing ideas, methods, and innovations that enrich classroom experiences and support student success. Three ways to participate in the (free!) conference: …...

Save The Date for the 2025 Celebrating Teaching and Learning Conference! The Celebrating Teaching and Learning Conference (CTL) will take place on May 21st, 2025 from 8:30am to 4:30pm in-person at the University Center. Open to all UW-Whitewater faculty and staff, the c…

The LTC/LEARN Center is excited to announce the appointment of UWW alumnus Ethan Kirkpatrick (BA'24) as our new Instructional Technologist! As a student in Media Arts and Game Design (MAGD), Ethan worked for the LTC and ITS Media Lab. In his new role, Ethan will be responsible for supporting digital media initiatives for teaching and learning. He will be coordinating LEARN/LTC recording and distribution services, managing digital resources, and exploring new technology applications to enhance educational experiences....

Welcome (back) Ethan Kirkpatrick to the LTC/LEARN Center! The LTC/LEARN Center is excited to announce the appointment of UWW alumnus Ethan Kirkpatrick (BA’24) as our new Instructional Technologist! As a student in Media Arts and Game Design (MAGD), …

Students work with Assistant Professor Hamid Vakilzadeh in their Accounting Information Systems (354) class in Hyland Hall. (UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner) As AI has become increasingly integrated into the education space, many instructors, and others across college campuses, are left to wonder how to use AI in a meaningful way. The first step to determining how AI may fit into a workflow is to learn how to use it; that is, understanding how to craft precise and purposeful prompts, as prompting is the core foundation of chat-bot-style AI....

AI Scripting: How to Write Prompts Workshop Summary Students work with Assistant Professor Hamid Vakilzadeh in their Accounting Information Systems (354) class in Hyland Hall. (UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner) As AI has become increasingly integ…