Teaching and Technology Essentials Pathway
Overview of the Teaching and Technology Essentials Pathway
The Teaching and Technology Essentials Pathway in the Pathways to Instructional Excellence program helps faculty develop the foundational skills needed to teach effectively at Wilmington University while leveraging technology to support communication and student success. Through hands-on learning experiences, participants gain experience with instructional technologies and become familiar with the resources that support teaching and learning.
From onboarding and Canvas fundamentals to online facilitation and emerging tools such as generative AI, the pathway focuses on practical applications of technology that help faculty communicate clearly with students and create engaging learning experiences. The pathway is guided by the following essential question and aligned with Wilmington University's academic values.
Essential Question for Teaching and Technology Essentials
How do I consistently demonstrate the instructional practices, professionalism, and student-centered behaviors that foster student success and reflect WilmU's commitment to teaching excellence?
Wilmington University's Academic Values
- Present content in ways that students can understand, answer questions, and have clear expectations.
- Encourage student-instructor contact through a variety of methods.
Guided by this essential question and these academic values, the Teaching and Technology Essentials Pathway offers a series of professional development opportunities that help faculty build confidence with instructional technologies while strengthening communication, engagement, and teaching effectiveness. Each course contributes practical strategies that can be applied immediately to support student learning and success.
Courses in the Teaching and Technology Essentials Pathway
| PIE Progression Level | PIE Course |
|---|---|
| Essential, Required | New Faculty Orientation Part 1 |
| Essential, Required | New Faculty Orientation Part 2 |
| Essential, Elective | Creating Engaging Presentations |
| Essential, Elective | Canvas Essentials for Teaching |
| Proficient, Required | Micro-Lectures |
| Proficient, Elective | Taking Video Content Further with Kaltura |
| Proficient, Elective | Teaching with Technology at WilmU |
| Proficient, Elective | Microsoft Copilot |
| Proficient, Elective | Microsoft Teams Meetings |
The Teaching and Technology Essentials Pathway combines practical technology skills with student-centered teaching practices. Through these learning experiences, faculty develop the competencies and professional values needed to communicate effectively, engage students, and support student success.
Skills
- Navigate Canvas
- Produce effective micro-lectures
- Incorporate digital tools that enhance engagement
- Promote academic values with technology
- Use technology to make data-driven adjustments to instruction
Values
- Education supported by effective use of instructional technologies
- Responsiveness through timely and meaningful communication
- Innovation in teaching with digital tools and resources
- Caring through strong instructor presence and student support
- Integrity in the use of instructional technologies
Continue building expertise in teaching and technology.
The WilmU Learning Center provides access to pathway workshops and professional development opportunities that support effective teaching, meaningful communication, and student success.