“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 has migrated from Blackboard Learn to the Canvas LMS platform. Get information about Canvas, find answers to your Canvas 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
Explore all our services, including program support, course development, continued education, and more.
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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MILL Makerspace Inktober Challenge
This month we are participating in Inktober. The challenge of consistently responding to a daily drawing prompt throughout the month. “Inktober is a month long art challenge created by artist Jake Parker that is focused on improving skill and developing positive drawing habits.” (www.inktober.com) For the MILL’s version of these prompts, consider the proposal that…
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Transformative Learning in Your Class
In the summer of 2012 the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved revisions to Policy 01.01.030 — University of Alaska Fairbanks Mission Statement and University of Alaska Fairbanks Core Themes. Contained therein was this vision statement: “Excellence through transformative experiences.” How can we aspire to such a lofty goal? What is the intersection with…
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Learning in Context: How Place-Based Learning Fosters Deeper Connections
What if the key to deeper, more meaningful learning lies right in front of us—in the places we live, work, and play? In Learning in Context: How Place-Based Learning Fosters Deeper Connections explores how connecting students to their local environments and communities can transform the learning experience. Drawing on both research and my own teaching…
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From Campus to Career: Adapting Higher Education to Modern Hiring Trends
In recent years, hiring practices have undergone significant transformations, accelerated by the impact of COVID-19. In response, higher education institutions are re-evaluating their roles in preparing students for the evolving job market. Microcredentials have emerged as a valuable tool to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical job skills. These credentials provide a verifiable…
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A Look at Playposit Playlists
Let us walk you through features of Playlists that create a defragmented learner experience for one-click access to curated content, including PlayPosit bulbs, PDFs, images, docs, sheets, forms, embedded websites, and more. Learners earn a certificate after verified completion. Each Playlist can be customized to require certain behaviors like “mastery-based consumption” or locked/unlocked progression This…
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Using Social Annotation to Support a Classroom Community of Practice
Communities of practice in the classroom create opportunities for transformative learning experiences, ones in which students take ownership of their own learning experiences and actively foster a collective learning environment. Social annotation is a tool that leverages collaborative learning to support communities of practice, and can increase student engagement and performance.