Make Lectures More Interactive  

Whether you're lecturing to 200 students or a classroom of 40, interactivity can help your students direct their attention, apply knowledge, and practice skills.

To make your class time engaged and focused, consider:

  • Preparation: How do students get ready for lectures?
  • Attendance: What helps students stay focused?
  • Use: How do students use information?
  • Assessment: How do you check student learning?
Learn more and find examples from different L&S disciplines in this Guide from the L&S Instructional Design Collaborative.
Tips for Interactive Lectures
 

  Create More Transparent  Canvas Assignment and Grading  


As an instructor of record, you may have more flexibility than TAs to manage your course Canvas. Using simple features and strategies on Canvas can make your assignments clear and your grading transparent.

Find supportive research and examples in this article from the Instructional Design Collaborative.
 

Share your Expertise at the Teaching & Learning Symposium

What new methods have you discovered for engaging and inspiring students? The annual Teaching and Learning Symposium provides an opportunity for the UW–Madison teaching and learning community to share best practices, celebrate accomplishments, and discuss learning and teaching in a forum dedicated to enriching the student learning experience.

The theme for 2025 is “Engage and Inspire: The New College Classroom.” The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring invites proposals for breakout sessions and poster presentations.
Symposium Submissions

Find Support from the Employee Assistance Office

When personal or work-related concerns become difficult to manage, UW–Madison’s Employee Assistance Office (EAO) can provide timely solutions for life transitions, physical or emotional health issues, and relationship challenges.

The EAO offers counseling and consultation at no cost to UW–Madison faculty, staff, graduate student employees, significant others, and family members.
Connect with the Employee Assistance Office
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