facilitated by Kelly Ford Explore the science behind how active learning can transform traditional lessons into dynamic learning experiences, gaining strategies to engage students—beyond passive listening, watching, or reading—for long-lasting learning. Please register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=HmwhqGNNUkOMO1D6HxR1se7Wj7M16LJBljSvvG_OiKpURFBUUE1XSFc2MFhNTVQzUThZV1lYTFBBQi4u&route=shortur

Have you ever walked into your class and felt the vibes were off? Bad? Maybe even... spooky? If so, do we have the resources for you! Come chat with some of our Future Faculty Fellows about ways to build community and harness the magic of positive energy in your classroom. facilitated by Future Faculty Fellows […]

facilitated by Kelly Ford Overwhelmed by conflicting advice on teaching statements? This workshop clarifies what a TPS is, why it matters, and who it's for, while helping you identify and map your teaching values to classroom practices. Offered twice per semester! Please register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HmwhqGNNUkOMO1D6HxR1se7Wj7M16LJBljSvvG_OiKpUOThFT0xPU0xWUDZJSTNIT0RaWVYxTjkxRy4u

facilitated by Kelly Ford Explore the learner-centered approach rooted in constructivist theory. Learn to design environments where students actively build knowledge—shifting your role from arbiter of content to facilitator of meaningful learning. Please register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=HmwhqGNNUkOMO1D6HxR1se7Wj7M16LJBljSvvG_OiKpUQjNOTDg5V1QxRUU1NEFaVUE0STFQTktWVy4u&route=shorturl

facilitated by Kelly Ford How does learning really work? This workshop unpacks cognitive processes like attention, memory, and prior knowledge—and shows where instructors can intervene to help turn input into meaningful, lasting learning. Please register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=HmwhqGNNUkOMO1D6HxR1se7Wj7M16LJBljSvvG_OiKpUMjVWS0swUTZXNTA3V1oxNk9FWEdBWEtHWS4u&route=shorturl

Ready to take your teaching philosophy statement (TPS) to the next level? This is the workshop for you!  Bring your TPS for a hands-on session centered on peer feedback and aligning your TPS for varied academic contexts. We’ll learn how to identify specific institutional priorities and where to (authentically) tailor your narrative accordingly. Note: TPS in hand and willingness to participate in peer review are required for this workshop. facilitated […]

If you’ve ever asked Dr. Google, PhD: What is a teaching philosophy statement? -or- How do I write a teaching statement? you were likely inundated with resources, all presenting different points of view. It’s hard to know where or how to start. In this workshop, you’ll leave with a key understanding of what the TPS is, when and why you need it, and who you are writing it […]

If you’ve ever asked Dr. Google, PhD: What is a teaching philosophy statement? -or- How do I write a teaching statement? you were likely inundated with resources, all presenting different points of view. It’s hard to know where or how to start. In this workshop, you’ll leave with a key understanding of what the TPS is, when and why you need it, and who you are writing it […]

Effective teaching and learning rely on more than just the mechanisms of memory. Both a learner's motivation to learn and their metacognitive behaviors can have a significant effect on whether and how much they learn. What you do in your instructional role can impact both student metacognition and motivation, and, ultimately, their success as learners. In this workshop, we'll focus […]

Transparency in Learning and Teaching—aka TILT—is a framework that we can use to communicate assignment expectations. By clearly explaining the goal, purpose, and steps for completing an assignment to our students, we allow them to focus their energy on the assignment itself, instead of trying to figure out what exactly we want. In this workshop, we’ll discuss […]

How you choose, craft, and communicate course policies can significantly impact your students’ ability to learn and succeed. In this workshop, we will provide you with the evidence-based tools you need to curate course policies that are likely to support student success. facilitated by Kelly Ford Please register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HmwhqGNNUkOMO1D6HxR1se7Wj7M16LJBljSvvG_OiKpUOVFNMjBTSUtCS0lIMzlEWVpEQzlNTFBESS4u

Teaching effectiveness often relies on our students' sense of connection to others – in a class and in the university as a whole. One way to increase the likelihood that your students experience this sense of connection in your classes is to engage in practices that help build community among and with your students. That is, you […]