Multimodal Learning
About Us
Mission and Vision
Central Washington University embraces the opportunities afforded by multimodal learning, using innovative technologies to offer increased access to educational resources, address multiple ways of learning, prepare students to live and work in our new information society, and instill a passion for life-long learning.
Multimodal Learning is the overall unit that provides faculty support and resources around teaching and learning. Multimodal Learning provides faculty with instructional technology and design opportunities. It also has the faculty-led Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) and the Multimodal Education Center (MEC).
The Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) focuses on faculty professional development around teaching and learning continuation, tenure, and promotion. Excellent teaching is required for continuation, promotion, and tenure, so learning hot to employ high impact teaching practices and culturally responsive instruction effectively and efficiently is essential. CETL faculty work together to build community, use evidence-based practices, and create transformative student learning experiences.
The Multimodal Education Center (MEC) provides short-term equipment check-out for students and other CWU community members. Additionally, the MEC partners with faculty who want to explore introducing emerging technologies into their teaching, research, and scholarship. For example, the MEC consults on the use of Virtual Reality (VR) in education, understanding and using generative artificial intelligence (e.g. ChatGPT), and Active Learning/Hybrid pedagogy in our Tech-Flex Classrooms in Samuelson. The MEC also assists faculty and students with digital production technologies such as animation, 3D scanning and modeling, and podcasting, while supporting audio/video recording and editing in the MEC Multimedia Studios. Lastly, the director of the MEC works closely with faculty in understanding their role and responsibilities in developing accessible learning materials and promotes the integration of Universal Design for learning in a variety of pedagogical strategies.
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Contact Multimodal Learning
Forrest Hollingsworth, Program Support Supervisor
Samuelson Hall Suite 118