Accessibility

As an instructor, you must ensure that the online content you provide is consistent with the law and the University's commitment to digital accessibility. Our WMUx Accessibility Specialists provide guidance, recommend solutions, and can help you implement and oversee emerging technologies that ensure compliance and champion accessibility.

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Instructional Design and Development

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Our team partners with individual instructors, departments, and groups to apply evidence-based practices in the design and development of learner-centered educational experiences across all modalities. We provide program and learning experience consultations, a functional framework for course development and redesign, and lead and support educational development initiatives.

Elearning and Instructional Technology

Technology can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Our trained specialists and staff will make sure that you understand how to leverage instructional technology to your鈥攁nd your students'鈥攂enefit. Whether you need immediate support or have a long-term project to tackle, our team of experts are here to help.

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Faculty Development

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Whether you are early in your teaching career or are an experienced educator, the WMUx Office of Faculty Development exists to support you with a comprehensive suite of services, resources, and events. Visit our page to explore rewarding programs to elevate your professional development, apply for project and travel grants, and celebrate your fellow WMU faculty who have received awards and honors.

University Instructional Supports

The WMU campus community has a wide network of additional support for teaching, learning, and instruction. Whether you are looking to learn more about resources for in-class research or project creation activities, support for accessing or updating course materials, technology support, or ways to support students there are a lot of campus teaching and learning supports to explore. 

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Institutional Memberships

Institutional memberships provide access to a wider range of resources, experts, learning experiences, and support while providing opportunities to learn and network with colleagues across the educational landscape. Check out the WMU and WMUx sponsored teaching and learning related memberships available to you as members of the WMU community.

NCFDD
OLC
Gardner Institute
Educause
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