Pathways to Instructional Excellence
WilmU Learning Center
- To learn more about the WilmU Learning Center: About the WilmU Learning Center
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- For Ed Tech workshops and Library workshops, please review the Ed Tech training calendar https://www.wilmu.edu/edtech/calendar.aspx.
- For CTE workshops, please view our calendar of events on our webpage at https://www.wilmu.edu/faculty/CTE-Workshops.aspx
The Pathways to Instructional Excellence (PIE) guides WilmU instructors through a competency-based curriculum, leading them to become more accomplished instructors that are better able to teach WilmU students.
Video Overview about Pathways to Instructional Excellence:
Professional Development for faculty is brought to you by several departments at Wilmington University: Library (LIB), Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), and Online Learning Ed Tech (OLET)
PIE is organized into 4 competency levels: |
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Essential
Basic understanding of technology and instructional strategies
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Essential Level Required Training
Workshop | Format | |
OLET |
* Canvas Basic |
F2F, webinar, self-paced |
OLET |
* Canvas Advanced |
F2F, webinar, self-paced |
CTE |
* Faculty Orientation Onboarding |
Self-paced Canvas course |
CTE |
Becoming a Scholarly Practitioner |
Self-paced Canvas course |
* Denotes a training that is required to be completed before being eligible to teach at Wilmington University.
Essential Level Electives (Choose 1)
Workshop |
Format or Resources |
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OLET |
Basic Presentation Tools |
Self-PacedOnline Course |
OLET |
Canvas Gradebook |
F2F, webinar |
LIB |
Navigating Library Resources |
webinar |
Proficient
clear understanding and application of andragogical strategies and technological skills
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Proficient Level Required Training
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Workshop |
Format or Resources |
OLET |
HOT Training Canvas Basic and Canvas Advanced are prerequisites for HOT. HOT is a 3 three week online course and is offered once a month. Please note that it is not a self-paced course, so instructors will need to complete the weekly assignments within the published timelines . |
3 week online course |
CTE |
Assessment of Student Learning |
webinar, self-paced |
CTE |
Lesson Planning |
webinar, self-paced |
Proficient Level Electives choose any 7
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Workshop |
Format or Resources |
OLET |
Academic Integrity Tools |
Self Directed Online: Academic Integrity Tools |
LIB |
Citation Tools for Research & Writing |
webinar |
OLET |
Kaltura Basic |
Self Directed Online: Kaltura Basic F2F, webinar |
OLET |
Manage Your Course |
F2F, webinar |
OLET | Quizzes in Canvas | F2F, webinar, Self Directed Online: Quizzes in Canvas |
OLET | Rubric Tool in Canvas |
F2F, webinar Self Directed Online: Rubric Tool in Canvas |
OLET |
Student Polling |
F2F, webinar |
OLET |
Tech Tools to Engage Learners |
F2F, webinar |
OLET |
Virtual Proctoring Services |
F2F, webinar, self directed online training |
OLET |
VoiceThread |
Cohort Based Training |
OLET |
Zoom Basic |
Online Self Directed: Zoom Basic |
CTE |
Active Learning Techniques |
webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Learner Centered Instruction | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Cyber Day Course Planning | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Designing Writing Assignments | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Grading and Effective Feedback | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Communicating Across Cultures | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Planning Weekly Class Sessions | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Rubric Design | webinar, self-paced |
Mastery
diverse set of instructional strategies used to analyze and evaluate teaching and learning
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Mastery Level Required Training
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Workshop |
Format or Resources |
OLET |
Personalize your Course Template (PYT) Complete the prerequisites:
PYT runs once at the start of each term (Spring, Summer and Fall) in a fully run three week online course. |
3 week Online course |
CTE | Designing Engaging Instruction | webinar, self-paced |
CTE |
Communicating Our Expectations |
webinar, self-paced |
Mastery Level Electives choose any 6
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Workshop |
Format or Resources |
LIB |
Advanced Searching & Library Resources |
webinar |
OLET |
Capturing Lectures |
F2F |
OLET |
Gamify! Make Your Course Exciting |
Self Directed Online: Gamify! |
OLET |
Implementing UDL and Accessibility in Canvas |
webinar, |
OLET |
Kaltura Advanced |
F2F, webinar |
OLET |
Using Images to Enhance Content |
F2F, webinar |
OLET |
Zoom Advanced |
webinar |
OLET |
Synchronous Presentation Skills |
Coming Soon! |
CTE | Icebreakers and Topic Starters | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Levels of Assessment | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Promoting Academic Integrity | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | The Adult Learner | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Utilizing Formative and Summative Assessment | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Trauma Informed Approaches to Teaching | webinar, self-paced |
Exemplary Level
synthesis of innovative and various forms of technology and best instructional practices.
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Listed below are the 4 required prerequisite workshops for Exemplary Course Practice.
Prerequisites for Exemplary Level Course Practice (Canvas)
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Workshop |
Format or Resources |
OLET |
Advancing Student Engagement Using Multimedia |
webinar |
CTE |
Creating Relevant Assessments |
webinar, self-paced |
CTE |
Building Higher Order Thinking Skills |
webinar, self-paced |
OLET |
Using Groups in Canvas |
f2f, webinar |
Exemplary Level Electives offered (Choose 2)
Workshop | Format or Resources | |
LIB | Open Educational Resources (library workshop) Authentic Learning | Agenda and Resources |
LIB |
Using the Information Literacy Rubric for Assessment (library workshop) |
F2F, webinar |
OLET | Canvas Course Analytics (instructors need to have taught at least two courses in order to complete the workshop activity) | webinar |
OLET |
Strategic Learning Tools in Canvas |
Agenda and Resources |
CTE | Authentic Learning | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Fostering Multiple Intelligences | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Interpreting Student Survey Feedback | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | Teambuilding in the Classroom | webinar, self-paced |
CTE | The Art of Facilitation | webinar, self-paced |
Exemplary Course Practice
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Last Workshop in the Pathway |
Format |
OLET |
Exemplary Course Practice (ECP) is about your own teaching practices. This capstone course is the last training on the pathway. The prerequisites to register are the completion of the Essential, Proficient, and Mastery Programs. In addition, instructors must complete the 4 prereqs listed above and 2 electives. |
3 week Online course in Canvas |
The Importance of Professional Development
Wilmington University is committed to your professional development as a faculty member. Excellence in teaching and individualized attention to students are core components of Wilmington University's mission. The skills you acquire from these trainings will help you to enhance student learning using technology.
WilmU faculty may simply click on a session title to register. You must be logged in to the WilmU Learning Center to register. We recommend that you complete a few of the workshops listed below each semester, so you can improve your technology skills in small increments over time.