A Toolkit for Teaching Excellence
We’re here to Support You!
The Teaching, Learning & Assessment team at Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) provides support to all instructional staff (i.e., faculty, lecturers, and Teaching Assistants). The Toolkit for Teaching Excellence is a central location for timely announcements, event details, self-serve teaching resources, and data related to the assessment of teaching and learning across WSB. Our goal is to help you innovate in the classroom to enhance learning outcomes for all our students. Explore our resources and support services by clicking on each area below. Still have questions or need additional support, use the “Get Support!” button below to contact us.
Instructional Design
Instructional Media
Professional Programs
& Teaching Resources
Assessment
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Canvas Outage
Responding to Canvas Outages
On November 10, 2024 there was a Canvas outage that impacted many students across campus. Learn how to be prepared for potential outages and what to do if your Canvas course(s) were impacted by this recent outage.
Teaching Excellence: A Blog
A periodic blog about teaching written by Karin Spader, PhD | Associate Director of Professional Programming.
Navigating the AI Wave
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant future, but a present reality impacting numerous industries, including education. Within business schools, a specific branch of AI – generative AI (GenAI) – has sparked both excitement and apprehension. Tools like ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, and Gemini offer new possibilities for teaching and learning, but also raise questions about academic integrity, employability, and the future of faculty roles.
Featured Resources
Delving in to AI
On the “Delving into AI” page, you’ll discover resources designed to help educators explore artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI. The page includes an introductory course to get you up to speed on AI basics, practical guidance on integrating AI tools into your teaching, and discussions on ethical considerations. It’s a great starting point for educators looking to understand and apply AI in their classrooms.
New Tech for Teaching
Two new tech tools for teaching are available to WSB instructors: Harmonize, an enhanced discussion platform, and Feedback Fruits, a peer evaluation tool.
Tech for Teaching
What are the most commonly used tech tools for teaching at WSB? Find all the resources you need to get started here.
Syllabi Review
Make sure your course syllabus meets accreditation standards. Explore campus syllabi policies and resources and learn how to submit your syllabus for official compliance review (this is a requirement at WSB).
Teaching & Learning Events
Events
- 04/04/25 Learning Lab Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
- 04/04/25 Seeds of Peace: Cross Cultural Communication in the Middle East A presentation for language educators
- 04/10/25 Spring Conference on Teaching & Learning UW System Office of Professional & Instructional Development (OPID)
- 04/11/25 Spring Conference on Teaching & Learning UW System Office of Professional & Instructional Development (OPID)
- 04/11/25 Teaching at UW: Managing Flexibility Expectations Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
- 04/17/25 Exploring AI in Teaching: Lessons Learned Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
- 04/23/25 Spring SoTL Sessions: Methods and Analysis Techniques for Scholarly Teaching Research
- 04/24/25 Spring SoTL Sessions: Methods and Analysis Techniques for Scholarly Teaching Research
- 04/25/25 Teaching at UW: Teaching with the Chazen Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
- 05/12/25 2025 UW–Madison Course Design Institute Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
