Teaching and Learning

Elearning Help

The Instructional Technology Center (ITC) troubleshoots technological questions related to the Learning Management System (LMS) and WMU Essential Studies (WES) and helps you leverage instructional technology to benefit you and your students.

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Events and Communities

Join us as we work together to strengthen connections with students, learn how to leverage Elearning, discuss the role of AI in the classroom, and explore different pedagogical methods.

Take your teaching to the next level

Getting started with AI

The Quick Start AI Guide is available to help you understand the basics of Generative AI tools and make informed choices on whether to use AI in your classroom.

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New for Fall 2025: The Instructional Technology Center (ITC) is in a new location in the University Computing Center (UCC) 2011, right next to Waldo Library!

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Instructional Design & Development (IDD)

Course development and design for all modalities
Programmatic and curricular support
1:1 teaching and learning consultations
Individualized workshops and trainings

IDD

Students working on their lessons with the aid of technological resources.

Instructional Technology Center (ITC)

Instructional Technology Center help desk
Step-by-step Elearning resources
Accessibility-related articles and videos
LMS workshops and trainings

ITC

Office of Faculty Development (OFD)

Professional development programs
Events and learning communities
Grants and Awards
Professional consultations

OFD

Latest from Teaching & Learning

Spring 2026 Functional Course Design Endorsement begins in January

All in-person sessions for registered participants are from 9 am-12 pm. Functional Course Design Endorsement Details.

Friday, Jan 23
Friday, Jan 30
Friday, Feb 7
Friday, Feb 13
Friday, Feb 27
Friday, March 20
Friday, April 24

NCFDD hosted event January 30

"Every Career Chapter Needs a Plan" covers steps to identify key goals and develop a high-level plan for the current chapter of your career.

Details & sign up

Instructional Development Grants

2025–26 Instructional Development Grant awardees have been announced. Learn more about the grants and see the full recipient list.

Grant awardees

LockDown Browser + Respondus session

Join this ITC session to discover how LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor can keep your exams honest, secure and hassle-free.

Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Rodrigo Aranda

As AI tools continue to reshape the professional landscape, Dr. Rodrigo Aranda is helping students get ahead by teaching them how to use these technologies with purpose and curiosity. In his economics courses, Aranda integrates AI to support critical thinking, make course content more engaging, and equip students with practical skills they’ll need in the workplace. His innovative approach shows how emerging tools can enhance—not replace—the learning experience.

Read the full story here

Our Goal

The landscape of higher education is evolving rapidly, and the imperative to create impactful, diverse, and flexible learning experiences is more critical than ever. Delivering excellent academic experiences necessitates thoughtfully designed courses, inclusive teaching, and leveraging instructional technology to its full potential; however, staying on top of it all can be daunting, overwhelming, or frustrating.

Drawing on the expertise of our teams, WMU Teaching and Learning collaborates with instructors, staff, and administrators within the university to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and propel academic innovation forward in ways that directly benefit our campus community.