TLT Faculty Development Courses

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Summary

TLT offers several short courses for faculty development.

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WeTeach

WeTeach is a 5-week course open to anyone interested in designing high-quality online learning experiences as part of an online, hybrid, or mixed-format course. WeTeach participants work with their colleagues and course facilitators to learn how to apply evidence-based instructional design principles and standards to enhance their courses. WeTeach is an online asynchronous course with optional online and in-person meetings. Those who complete WeTeach receive a certificate and a digital badge recognizing their accomplishment.

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Module 1: Getting Started

  1. Lesson 1: What is WeTeach All About?
  2. Lesson 2: Introductions
  3. Lesson 3: Plan for Success

Module 2: Designing Your Course

  1. Lesson 1: Significant Learning
  2. Lesson 2: Student Learning Outcomes
  3. Lesson 3: Course Review Options

Module 3: Learning Theory, Building Content, Motivation

  1. Lesson 1: Learning Theory
  2. Lesson 2: Building Content
  3. Lesson 3: Motivation

Module 4: Interaction and Engagement

  1. Lesson 1: Regular and Substantive Interaction
  2. Lesson 2: Communication
  3. Lesson 3: Discussions

Module 5: Grading, Rubrics, Accessibility, and Integrity

  1. Lesson 1: Grading
  2. Lesson 2: Rubrics
  3. Lesson 3: Accessibility
  4. Lesson 4: Academic Integrity

WeTeach Booster

WeTeach Booster is a facilitated 3-week course designed for those who completed WeTeach more than two years ago. The course focuses on changes and issues in the area of online, hybrid, and mixed-format course design and delivery that have emerged since participants completed WeTeach. WeTeach Booster is a fully online, asynchronous course with no required class meetings. Those who complete WeTeach Booster receive both a certificate of completion and a two-year renewal of their WeTeach digital badge.

Unit 1: Interaction

Unit 2: QM Refresher

Unit 3: AI & ChatGPT

Unit 4: Inclusive Pedagogy​​​​​​​

Learn More

Need additional information or assistance? Contact WSU TLT by email, phone (507.457.5240, option 3), or Zoom.