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Registration and location information for upcoming workshops will be available soon!
 

How to Use S**T Results to Improve Teaching and How to Improve SPOT Results

Monday, February 3, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

In this short workshop, we will examine results from the Student Perceptions of Teaching (SPOT) evaluation. In this examination, we will discuss how to interpret and use the results from the survey to improve teaching and learning. We will also discuss strategies to improve SPOT results by improving the teaching and learning in our courses. Join us in learning more about everyone’s favorite form of evaluating instructors. 

The Educator-Student Partnership: Defining Roles in Higher Education

Tuesday, February 11, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.  

In this short workshop, we will explore the roles that both educators and students play in higher education and how they differ from secondary education. We will discuss strategies to create a supportive and respectful relationship between educators and students that emphasizes engagement, accountability, communication, and feedback. Join us in learning more about establishing expectations for instructors and students in the process of teaching and learning. 

PBL Power-Up: Revolutionize Your Classroom with Project & Problem-Based Learning

Wednesday, February 19, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. 

A conduit to student growth, as well as contributing to success in future professional endeavors, project- & problem-based learning (PBL) are critical pedagogies to include in academic curricula. Come join CETL and the Academy of Experiential Learning for a PBL workshop to learn why this pedagogy is becoming increasingly critical to every curriculum. In this workshop, we will discuss the similarities and differences between problem and project-based learning and compare both to traditional teaching approaches. We will also provide the fundamental elements and explain the processes to develop and implement PBL in your courses. Whether transitioning a course from the traditional learning approach to one containing elements of PBL or comprised entirely of PBL, this session is for you. 

Developing and Delivering Interactive Lectures to Promote Student Engagement

Thursday, Feb. 27, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 
Virtual

Lectures are a common and efficient way to convey information, but they also run the risk of inviting students to be passive learners. This workshop will focus on how to prepare and deliver an interactive lecture that includes active learning strategies to promote deeper learning and active listening. This session will cover a range of strategies that can be used in any discipline. 

How People Learn

Tuesday, March 4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Virtual

There are many different teaching and studying methods, but not all of them are equally effective. Join us as we examine what neuroscience has taught us about how people learn and discuss strategies to promote learning in your courses. 

Applying Motivation Science to Engage Students in Courses

Tuesday, March 18, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. OR Friday, March 21, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.   

What can you do to improve student motivation and engagement in your courses? In this workshop, you will learn how you can use motivation science to make changes in your classes, activities, and assignments that will lead to increased student motivation and learning. This practical workshop will help instructors connect motivation research to practical teaching strategies by answering questions such as: What principles of motivation science can be used in college courses? What specific strategies can be used to motivate and engage students? How can instructors assess students’ motivation? What can I do in my courses to motivate and engage students? 

While teaching this semester is a not a requirement for attendance, participants that are, will be encouraged to, and supported with, implementing the MUSIC Model Survey prior to attending one of the in-person sessions.   

By the end of the session, participants will be able to better: 

  • Explain principles from motivation science that apply to college courses 
  • Describe teaching strategies that they can use to motivate their students 
  • Assess student motivation in their courses to make data-driven instructional decisions 

Distilling Your Message for Teaching and Outreach: Brief and Compelling Interactions with the People You Need to Talk to

Monday, April 14, 12:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. 
Virtual

Effective teaching begins with effective communication. Public outreach requires shaping one’s message for new audiences. Collaboration occurs only when collaborators can find a common language. In this interactive and experiential learning-based workshop facilitated by faculty from Virginia Tech’s Center for Communicating Science, participants will build their communication skills through engaging in exercises that help them move from “information overload” to engaging, clear, and simple communication. We will introduce the 5 W’s of clear communication and learn about the curse of knowledge. Participants will begin to translate their research findings or other complex information into messages that inspire curiosity and engagement. For this interactive Zoom workshop, please plan to have your cameras on and to be in a location where you feel comfortable speaking and moving. 

Global Education Workshop Series

TBA

This spring, CETL and the Global Education Office will host a series of workshops for faculty seeking to integrate global learning in their teaching and students’ learning experiences. Workshop topics will include facilitating global learning abroad, incorporating global learning in course design, and assessing global learning and international competencies. More details about each workshop will be coming soon!