Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Oct 23
What’s happening
Engage – Ordering period for spring 2027
Instructors can use Engage to deliver eTexts and digital learning tools (DLTs) in their courses. The window for selecting these digital resources for spring 2027 courses is October 19-December 7.
To review textbooks and other resources available through Engage, go to the Engage order tool and browse the catalog. Instructors can also request materials using the instructions in the “Content Requests” section of this KnowledgeBase document. There was an issue earlier this week with materials showing up in the Order tool’s spring catalog. It’s since been resolved.
Upcoming events
HelioCampus AC training
In preparation for this semester’s course evaluation surveys, Learn@UW provides the following learning opportunities for all HelioCampus AC departmental administrator and their associates.
Creating Survey Forms (Templates)
Scheduling Surveys & Assigning Course Sections
HelioCampus AC – Q&A
- Monday, November 2, 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday, November 12, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Monday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Top Hat training
The following training sessions are provided by the vendor.
No registration necessary.
Inspiring Students to Do the Hard Work of Learning [Webinar]
October 28th, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (CT)
(Jal Mehta, Harvard Graduate School of Education and author of In Search of Deeper Learning)
How do we inspire students to invest in learning when motivation is low and AI makes it easier to sidestep the hard work? Harvard educator and author Jal Mehta will share how mastery, creativity, and identity can fuel deeper learning. Faculty will leave with strategies for sparking curiosity, encouraging deeper thinking, and helping students see themselves in their discipline.
Joyful Teaching in Every Class [On demand]
(Flower Darby, author of Small Teaching Online and The Joyful Online Teacher)
What does it take for students—and educators—to flourish? In this free, self-paced faculty development course, acclaimed educator and author Flower Darby explores the science of human flourishing and shares research-informed strategies for strengthening engagement, relationships, motivation, and well-being in online and in-person courses. This free 90-minute on-demand course includes a certificate for faculty development credit.
Center for Teaching, Learning and Mentoring
UW–Madison’s Center for Teaching, Learning and Mentoring is hosting a series of events this semester in a program titled Exploring AI in Teaching. These sessions provide opportunities for instructors and instructional support staff to hone their skills for both in-person and virtual classrooms, to discuss and explore emerging strategies, and to connect with colleagues. Below are the dates of the remaining sessions. Learn more and register for any or all of the sessions.
- Oct. 27 – Making Space for Instructors’ Concerns
- Nov. 6 – The Messy Middle
- Nov. 16 – Supporting Diverse Learners
- Dec. 4 – Students Speak
Note: All sessions are remote except for October 27, which will be held in person at Memorial Union.