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Teaching & Learning

Teaching & Learning (T&L) offers courses that deliver proven strategies, best practices, tools and templates for excellence in online and hybrid instruction in K12, higher education, public and private industry. Our courses are designed to model what it takes for instructors and content to result in engaged students or adult learners, and ensure learning outcomes are met.

Each program offering provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and the opportunity to earn course, badge or certificate credentials, which you can use to show off personalized skills and track lifelong learning.

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Online professional development and custom programs for professionals learning remotely.

We make your professional learning fast, flexible and focused.

Fast

Take 6–10 hours to complete individual courses in as little as three weeks. Work with our expert designers and instructors to customize programming for your college, university, school, company or military organization.

Flexible

Select courses that fit your busy schedule, and enjoy direct access to expert instructors. Stack courses to earn badges and certificates backed by the reputation of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Focused

Sign up for an entire certificate, or work one course at a time. Get online and technology-enhanced skills that you can use right now!


Upcoming teaching and learning classes

Teaching Smarter, Not Harder: AI Tools for Educators

Feb. 4, 2025–March 18, 2025 – – $350

Through hands-on exercises and case studies, educators will learn practical ways to implement AI in their daily teaching tasks.

Fundamentals of Online Teaching

Feb. 6, 2025–March 17, 2025 – – $745

Gain a basic overview of the knowledge and skills you need to teach in the online environment. Key topics include online course models, characteristics of online learners, understanding your role as an online instructor, how to plan content and learning activities and strategies to manage courses.

Teaching Smarter, Not Harder II: Responsible Student AI Use and Curriculum Integration

Sep. 16, 2025–Oct. 28, 2025 – – $350

This advanced course focuses on the ethical use of AI and its incorporation into teaching and learning. Educators will learn how to guide students in responsible AI usage while developing AI-enhanced curricula and assessments. This course incorporates hands-on activities, peer reflection, and practical applications to ensure educators not only learn about AI but actively use it in their teaching practices.


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