Welcome to CATL
160 Wing Technology Center
The Center for Advancing Teaching & Learning (CATL) supports the improvement of teaching and student learning at UW-L. CATL offers opportunities for UW-L instructors to explore and improve their practice. In 2011-2012 these include:
- Annual Conference on Teaching & Learning
- Lesson Study Project
- Online Instructor Training 1: Introduction to Online Learning
- Online Instructor Training 2: Course Revision
- Teaching for Diversity Seminar
CATL staff members also consult with individual instructors and groups on a broad range of topics including:
- writing measurable learning objectives
- using active and group learning techniques
- teaching online courses
- integrating appropriate technology
- strategies to improve student writing and learning
- writing emphasis courses and writing-in-the-major programs
- understanding student learning and student differences
- integrating content and teaching practices that promote success of all students
- assessment
- creating teaching portfolio material
- the scholarship of teaching and learning
- grants to support teaching improvement
To find out more about our events see the CATL calendar. We also encourage you to review our web pages for additional information about our consultation services, projects and resources.
Contact any of the CATL staff members if you have questions, want to make an appointment, or have suggestions about future topics and events.
Bill Cerbin, CATL Director
Brian Udermann, Director of Online Education
Patrick Barlow, Assessment Coordinator
Kristin Koepke, Instructional Designer
Jen Snook, Instructional Designer
Deb Hoskins, Inclusive Excellence Coordinator
Bryan Kopp, Writing Programs Coordinator
Joshua Kraft, CATL Program Assistant