The Center for Teaching and Learning is part of WOU’s commitment to create transformational learning experiences. The Center for Teaching and Learning provides opportunities and resources for WOU’s community to identify and explore practices that optimize teaching and learning, both online and on-campus.

CTL provides faculty development programming, instructional design consultations, and support for teaching with technology.

CTL also offers limited support for troubleshooting for Canvas and academic technology tools that integrate with the learning management system. Reach out to us at CTL@wou.edu. Our support hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm.

Stay tuned into all of the upcoming events, such as Deep Dives and Workshops that we’re hosting here at CTL!

Our resource page at the Center for Teaching and Learning offers valuable tools to support your online course design. You’ll find frequently asked questions (FAQ), links to templates, a comprehensive guide to best practices for creating an effective syllabus, and Canvas guides developed by our department to assist instructors in independently exploring and resolving technological issues.

At the Center for Teaching and Learning, we offer a comprehensive range of programs and services designed to enhance your teaching and course design. From Catalyst sessions that focus on innovative pedagogy to Deep Dives that explore specific teaching strategies, we provide tailored opportunities to help you grow as an educator. Our Canvas Workshops also empower you to master essential tools, ensuring your technical skills are aligned with best practices for effective teaching.

Click the link below to explore the wide range of consultation services that we have to support you!

In addition to these offerings, our Instructional Design Consultations provide personalized support to help you refine course design, integrate new technologies, and implement inclusive practices. We also offer Custom LMS Tools to enhance your online teaching experience and Accessibility Checking & Advising to ensure your courses are engaging and inclusive. With our consultations, you’ll receive the resources and insights necessary to create effective learning environments that empower all students to succeed.

Click the link to explore all our offerings and see how we can support you!

At the Center for Teaching and Learning, we are actively involved in special initiatives such as Title III, NC-SARA, and the Sustainability Project. These initiatives enable us to collaborate closely with the community on impactful projects that inspire our continued efforts to develop new programming. Through these partnerships, we remain committed to supporting instructors as they foster student success in their classrooms, ensuring our work is both innovative and aligned with the needs of our community.

Click below to learn more about these ongoing initiatives.