What’s happening?
Honorlock – Midterm resources
As we approach the season of midterm exams, instructors may wish to explore the benefits afforded by Honorlock. For insights, guidance, and tutorials, refer to this collection of resources.
DoIT – Microgrants deadline, May 22
The Learning Analytics Center of Excellence (LACE) and the Division of Teaching and Learning (DTL) are offering microgrants to help explore how data empowered education practices (DEEP) help UW–Madison faculty and instructional staff gain insights into how to support student success.
This year’s microgrant program focuses on a critical question: How does engagement with online course content potentially impact student performance? Learn more here.
The application window for the 2025-2026 academic year is open now through May 22.
Engage – Order periods for summer and fall 2025
Instructors intending to use Engage for the summer or fall semesters, please keep the following in mind:
- The ordering period for eTexts and digital learning tools (DLTs) for the summer semester is currently open. It will remain open until March 26.
- The ordering period for fall 2025 will open on March 19 and run through May 28.
To review the catalog of available resources or to place orders, access the Engage ordering tool here.
Upcoming events
CTLM – Upcoming Events
In the coming months, UW–Madison’s Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring (CTLM) is hosting several opportunities to sharpen your instructional skills and engage with colleagues. Here are a few.
Exploring AI in Teaching
For more information, click here.
- Lessons Learned, April 17, 12pm to 1pm
Course Design Institute, May 12 thru 14
The Course Design Institute is an annual three-day workshop aimed at enhancing the quality and effectiveness of course design to result in a better learning experience. CTLM and campus teaching and learning partners will support you as you work on multiple aspects of your course. For more information, click here.
InstructureCon 2025 – July 22 thru 24
InstructureCon 2025 will be held in Spokane, WA, during the week of July 22 thru 24. Early bird registration is open until March 28. For more information, click here.