Teaching and Learning
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Events, Workshops, and Communities

WMU Teaching and Learning hosts a variety of events and communities geared toward instructors, graduate assistants, and anyone involved in creating learning experiences.

Our team is also available to join a department or group meeting to facilitate specific or targeted teaching and learning training. These can be single meetings or extended workshops depending on your goals. Contact the Teaching and Learning Team to discuss your needs.

Teaching and Learning Team Events

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Digital Accessibility Trainings

Access the WMU digital accessibility training schedule to learn about 2026 ADA Title II updates, and support the creation of inclusive digital content for all users.

Digital accessibility training schedule

April

Wednesday, April 8

1 to 2 p.m.

Virtual

Ready to make your courses interactive and unforgettable? Join us to explore H5P—a powerful tool for creating engaging activities like quizzes, interactive videos, and more! In this session, you’ll learn:

  • What H5P is and how it works
  • How to submit a request and what the process looks like
  • Examples of H5P in action to spark your creativity

Discover how easy it is to transform static content into dynamic learning experiences your students will love!

H5P session details and sign-up

Wednesday, April 22

1 to 2 p.m.

Virtual

In this session, you’ll learn how to search the ITC Knowledge Base, use GoWMU to find resources, and know exactly who to contact when tech issues pop up. We’ll break down the difference between HelpDesk, Classroom Tech, Department IT, and ITC so no more guessing games!

Through real-world scenarios (like “MacBook screen share permissions—who do you call?”), you’ll leave with the confidence to get answers quickly and keep your teaching on track. Because knowing where to go saves time—and sanity!

ITC resources session registration

External Events

 

NCFDD

NCFDD webinars/events are available for free to all WMU faculty, academic staff, and graduate students—to access NCFDD webinars, activate your NCFDD institutional membership account.

Wednesday, April 8

2 to 3 p.m.

Virtual

This is a practical, research-informed webinar on how executive function skills like planning, organization, and self-regulation play a bigger role in college retention than IQ or raw talent.

NCFDD Executive Function and Student Success session registration

Thursday, April 9

2 to 3 p.m.

Virtual

Successfully transfer from graduate student to professor. Learn about the biggest mistakes that new faculty make in managing time, why and how to align work time with institutional and personal priorities, and how to create time for writing and research.

NCFDD Time Management session details

Tuesday, April 28

1 to 2 p.m.

Virtual

Life in academia is far from easy, and the pressure can become overwhelming. In this interactive webinar, we’ll cover simple strategies for shifting our self-talk to reduce stress and enhance our well-being.

NCFDD Managing Stress session details

Thursday, May 14

2 to 3 p.m.

Virtual

Do you start the summer with big writing goals—only to feel disappointed by what you actually accomplish? Do you need to write a lot this summer?And also want to enjoy your life?

This planning webinar is designed to help you do both.

NCFDD "Summer Planning" registration

Tuesday, June 2

1 to 2 p.m.

Virtual

Revising a scholarly book can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re not sure what to prioritize, when to revise, or how to approach the process.

In this one-hour webinar, Laura Portwood-Stacer shares a time-tested method for revising scholarly work so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

NCFDD "How to Revise a Book Manuscript for Publication" sign up

Application Deadlines

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

Application Due Date:  Wednesday, April 1  

Faculty are invited to apply for funding to support projects that improve international education at Western. Funding is available through Article 40.4 of the WMU-AAUP contract and is administered by the Haenicke Institute.

The International Education Faculty Development Fund supports the following internationalization goals:

  • International collaboration in research and creative activities, including archival or field work.
  • Attendance and presentations at international conferences, seminars or workshops.
  • Scholarly international travel to enrich international knowledge that directly contributes to the internationalization of WMU curricula.
International Education Faculty Development Fund details