Instructor Resources
Teaching
Essentials
Instructor Resources at Your Fingertips
Navigating the wealth of teaching resources available at UW-Green Bay can pose a challenge, whether you're a new or veteran instructor. To simplify this process, CATL has complied a collection of essential links, guides, and training materials for teaching at UWGB. Below you'll discover everything you need for a successful semester!
If you need something that you can't find here, please let us know.
Faculty & Instructor Quick Links
Are you tired of searching for specific UWGB webpages or constantly misplacing them? Look no further! CATL has assembled a convenient selection of UWGB-specific links for instructors. Simply bookmark the page linked below to streamline your UWGB browsing experience.
Syllabus Must-Haves
Writing your syllabus does not have to be a daunting task! Explore these essential syllabus resources to get started.
Provost Syllabus Page
Need guidance on crafting your syllabus? Explore these resources offered by the UWGB Provost's office to kickstart your syllabus creation process, including a syllabi repository, checklist, and template.
Syllabus Snippets
Find inspiration for your syllabus by viewing CATL's collection of sample syllabus statements. You can copy the language in these statements verbatim or use them as inspiration.
Canvas Syllabus Template
CATL's Canvas-based liquid syllabus template is designed to be a welcoming, digitally accessible, and mobile-friendly alternative to a traditional syllabus document.
Using Canvas & Teaching Technologies
Engage in resources and training to improve your Canvas skills and familiarity with UWGB's Digital learning Environment (DLE).
Resources for Learning Canvas
New to teaching with Canvas or want a refresher on the essentials? CATL has put together a collection of Canvas training resources for faculty and staff, including user guides, videos, self-paced courses, and opportunities for 1:1 training and consultations.
LITE 101 Training Course
Looking to enhance your Canvas knowledge? Take Learning and Integrating Technology for Education (LITE) 101: Modalities & Technologies! This self-paced course covers the various modalities and technologies you may use in your teaching, including the ins and outs of Canvas.
Canvas Course Templates
Want a head start on designing your Canvas course shell? CATL has designed four different versions of our course template to help you organize your course materials. Simply select the one that best first your course format and copy it into your own course shell.
Videos Tutorials on Canvas Tools & Techniques
Want to see some of CATL's favorite Canvas tips and tricks in action? Check out our "Tech Tips" and "Teaching Tips" video playlists below for some quick techniques, tools, and guidance to streamline your teaching.
"Tech Tip" Videos
"Teaching Tip" Videos
Learning Outcomes & Assessment
Check out these resources to learn more about best practices and considerations for writing learning outcomes and designing transparent, robust assessments.
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes are important for accreditation purposes and they help communicate what students will gain from your course. Whether you are writing your own module outcomes or co-developing outcomes at the program level, CATL is here to help.
Assessment Design
Want to learn more about options for assessments? Or interested in learning how using the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework can help support student success? CATL has the resources you need to design robust and effective assessments!
Generative AI & Instruction
Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is reshaping the way we think about education. Whether you are ready to start using GAI in your courses or are just starting to experiment with this technology, CATL has resources to get you up to speed.
Teaching at UW-Green Bay
CATL has you covered with these teaching and learning resources designed especially for UWGB faculty and instructional staff.
Getting Ready to Teach
CATL is here to support you whether you're developing your very first course or prepping a course you've taught for years. This guide provides the basics of pre-semester course prep: writing a syllabus, developing assessments, selecting learning materials, building out a Canvas shell, and more.
Teaching Toolbox
Engage with CATL's teaching toolbox, a collection of blog resources designed to help you plan, teach, and reflect on your courses. The toolbox also includes information on integrating technology and designing to support student access and success.
Student Resources
Looking to connect your students with valuable campus resources? View CATL's regularly updated list of UWGB services aimed at supporting student well-being and success. Familiarize yourself with these services and consider adding a link to this page in your syllabus or Canvas course shell.
Accessibility
Resources
Increase Student Engagement and Success with Accessible Learning Materials
Creating learning materials that meet accessibility standards is not just about compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; it is also crucial for increasing student success and engagement in your courses. Check out these resources to learn best practices for creating accessible digital learning materials and courses.
Connect WITH US
Let us know how CATL can help you! Schedule a consultation, reach us by phone or email, or drop by anytime our office is open.
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