“Establishing a Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) that houses eCampus is a strategic move that allows us to maintain the valued eCampus brand while effectively capitalizing on existing resources, expanding the scope of services, and reflects the diverse range of services we provide to the UAF community.”
Jenn Pedersen
Executive Director
Programs and Services
The Center for Teaching and Learning is a collaborative space that unites students, faculty, and staff, harnessing our collective expertise to foster a vibrant exchange of knowledge, culture, and lived experiences. With a shared commitment to inquiry, discovery, and engagement, we foster innovative, interdisciplinary learning communities that inspire intellectual growth and transformative experiences.
For Faculty
We serve as a hub for evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices where faculty and instructors can learn from one another and the higher education community. Through collaboration, research, innovation, and leadership, the CTL is responsive to the teaching goals and priorities of faculty and academic units. We support all teaching roles from full-time, adjunct, or new faculty to postdocs and teaching assistants.
Our strategic initiatives promote pedagogical innovation and offer professional development opportunities for faculty to enhance faculty teaching skills, expand knowledge of effective instructional practices, and stay informed of emerging trends in education. We provide comprehensive support and resources for faculty to investigate the impact of teaching strategies, assess student learning outcomes, and contribute to the broader knowledge base of effective transformative pedagogies that contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Migrate to Canvas
UAF is migrating from Blackboard Learn to the Canvas LMS platform. Get information about Canvas, find answers to your Canvas migration questions, and request assistance with your Canvas-related needs.
Events + Training
We offer weekly learning opportunities, online and in-person. Click an event below, and then the “Reserve a Seat” button to sign up and add it to your calendar.
CONSULT A DESIGNER
Book a consultation with a CTL Instructional Designer for help developing a curriculum, troubleshooting a technical problem, and much more!
ASSISTANCE FORMS
Instructors of eCampus-supported courses can use these forms to get ready for next semester.
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OUR SERVICES
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For Students
We support faculty to build educational programming that values the incredible strengths, diversity, and needs of all learners. Within the CTL, you’ll find eCampus, the longest-running distance learning program in Alaska. Building on a rich history of innovation and commitment to excellence in online learning, we take pride in connecting students to transformative experiences in supportive virtual learning environments designed to fit any schedule.
Our online courses and fully online degrees (eCampus), dual enrollment program, and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offer learning experiences that promote access, curiosity, success, and well-being.
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Watercolor Wednesdays this summer
Watercolor Wednesday is happening over the summer! Join us in the Mill Makerspace, Bunnell 143, from noon to 2pm. Space is limited to 10 people due to limited supplies, so please reserve the dates you intend to join us. Summer DatesWednesday, May 15, 2024Wednesday, May 29, 2024Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024Wednesday, Jun 26, 2024Wednesday, Jul 10, 2024Wednesday,…
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MILL Makerspace May Challenge
May’s makerspace challenge is all about mindfulness! This month, explore the transformative power of Mindful making at The MILL. This challenge celebrates the integration of mindfulness in education, enhancing learning through the development of self-esteem and confidence. Engage in creative projects that reconnect the cognitive and affective elements of learning, promoting both personal growth and…
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Proactive Measures to Help Students with Post-COVID Mental Health Issues
Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been a massive increase in students requesting disability accommodations. Explore the data behind this trend, and learn what the UAF Disability Services office recommends to make your class more accessible.
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We’re Hiring
🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🚀 We’re on the lookout for a creative individual to join our instructional design team! This instructional designer will help craft engaging programming for graduate teaching assistants, from cutting-edge workshops to immersive courses. Become a part of a team committed to working together to create transformative learning experiences for all UAF…
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Credential Connection: Exploring Microcredentials
Wednesday the 24th of April, from 12-1pm Join us for an insightful session on microcredentials. In this session, we will cover what microcredentials are, how students can leverage them, and how to integrate them into courses and programs. Learn about the power of a credentialed learning pathway and how it can enhance your student’s educational…
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Unlocking the Potential of Students as Partners
Meaningful and equal collaboration between students and instructors can be a transformative experience for both parties, but achieving that goal often seems elusive. This teaching tip explores the possibilities of pedagogical partnership programs as one tool to build successful partnerships in the context of the UAF Center for Teaching and Learning’s LEAP program.