5 events found.
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No events scheduled for Sunday, August 20, 2023.
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No events scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
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No events scheduled for Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Week of Events
Monday, August 21, 2023
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August 21, 2023 -Building community and creating a supportive learning environment
Building community and creating a supportive learning environment
In-person Research supports that taking efforts to create a sense of community in your classroom can lead to better student engagement, learning and retention. During this workshop we will discuss why these efforts support learning, and then explore several tangible ways to apply such strategies to your teaching practice.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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August 22, 2023 -For Graduate Students: Exploring the science of learning and its role in the classroom
For Graduate Students: Exploring the science of learning and its role in the classroom
In-person event Ferland Hall Room 337 (the new Engineering Building) 8:00-10:00am This workshop is designed for new teaching assistants in mind, to explore some fundamental concepts about how people learn and how to leverage this information for a more dynamic and effective teaching space.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
No events on this day.
Thursday, August 24, 2023
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August 24, 2023 -Using iClicker in the Classroom: Strategies for Engagement
Using iClicker in the Classroom: Strategies for Engagement
Specific strategies around using iClicker's can lead to effective peer instruction, normalized risk-taking, and creating a greater sense of community. This workshop will provide an overview of how to use iClickers to achieve these goals in your classrooms, discussing strategies for think-pair-shares, gamification, and ice-breakers.
Friday, August 25, 2023
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August 25, 2023 -Don’t do THIS on the First Day of Class
Don’t do THIS on the First Day of Class
The first day of class - even the first few minutes - are critical in setting the tone, expectations and climate in a class. Join in a lively discussion of things not to do during this important time to connect with students and create a list of alternative strategies.