{"id":25911,"date":"2024-08-28T16:39:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T23:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/ctl\/?page_id=25911"},"modified":"2026-03-13T17:17:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T00:17:13","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/ctl\/","title":{"rendered":"Center for Teaching and Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Welcome Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Welcome Row Container&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Welcome!&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#e31837&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The Center for Teaching and Learning is part of WOU\u2019s commitment to create transformational learning experiences. The Center for Teaching and Learning provides opportunities and resources for WOU\u2019s community to identify and explore practices that optimize teaching and learning, both online and on-campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>CTL provides faculty development programming, instructional design consultations, and support for teaching with technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>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 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:CTL@wou.edu\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><u>CTL@wou.edu<\/u><\/span><\/a><span>. Our support hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e31837&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Upcoming Events Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Upcoming Events Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Upcoming Events&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned into all of the upcoming events, such as Deep Dives and Workshops that we&#8217;re hosting here at CTL!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src style=\"&#8221;border:\" 0=\"0&#8243;\" width=\"&#8221;800&#8243;\" height=\"&#8221;600&#8243;\" frameborder=\"&#8221;0&#8243;\" scrolling=\"&#8221;yes&#8221;\" class=\"&#8221;iframe-class&#8221;&gt;\/iframe\"><\/iframe>\n[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e31837&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Resources Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Resources Row (Container)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Resources&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Our resource page at the Center for Teaching and Learning offers valuable tools to support your online course design. You&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/ctl\/resources\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Click Here to Navigate to Our Resource Page&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e31837&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Consultations Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Consultations Row (Container)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Consultations&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click the link below to explore the wide range of consultation services that we have to support you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/ctl\/consultations\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Click Here to Navigate to Our Consultation Page&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e31837&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Offerings Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Offerings Row (Container)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Offerings&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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 &amp; Advising to ensure your courses are engaging and inclusive. With our consultations, you\u2019ll receive the resources and insights necessary to create effective learning environments that empower all students to succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click the link to explore all our offerings and see how we can support you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/ctl\/offerings\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Click Here to Navigate to Our Offerings Page&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e31837&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ongoing Special Initiatives Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Ongoing Special Initiatives Row (Container)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Ongoing Special Initiatives&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>At the Center for Teaching and Learning, we are actively involved in special initiatives such as Title III 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.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to learn more about these ongoing initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/ctl\/ongoing-initiatives\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Click Here to Learn About Our Ongoing Initiatives&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e31837&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-91px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Meet Our Team&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-51px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 25px;\" class=\"container-fixed content\">\n<div class=\"profilebox\">\n<h3 class=\"profileheader\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www2.wou.edu\/nora\/directory.staff_search.get_dirphoto?pid=V00404527&amp;pt=v\" width=\"75\" height=\"85\" class=\"alignleft profilephotos\" \/><strong>DANIEL ROCKWELL<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Center for Teaching &amp; Learning<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:rockwelld@wou.edu\">rockwelld@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"profilebox\">\n<h3 class=\"profileheader\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/ctl\/files\/2025\/08\/ben-hays.jpg\" width=\"75\" height=\"85\" class=\"alignleft profilephotos\" \/><strong>BENJAMIN HAYS<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Learning Management System Support Specialist, Center for Teaching &amp; Learning<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:haysb@wou.edu\">haysb@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"profilebox\">\n<h3 class=\"profileheader\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/ctl\/files\/2025\/08\/adrienne-allardt-wong.jpg\" width=\"75\" height=\"85\" class=\"alignleft profilephotos\" \/><strong>ADRIENNE ALLARDT-WONG<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Instructional Technologist, Center for Teaching &amp; Learning<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:allardtwonga@wou.edu\">allardtwonga@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"profilebox\">\n<h3 class=\"profileheader\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/ctl\/files\/2025\/08\/jendra-elbek.jpg\" width=\"75\" height=\"85\" class=\"alignleft profilephotos\" \/><strong>JENDRA ELBEK<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Instructional Technologist, Center for Teaching &amp; Learning<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:elbekj@wou.edu\">elbekj@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-auto\"><span class=\"small\">This public directory does not include employees who have requested confidentiality. 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