Upcoming Events & Workshops
Fall 2024 Events
Teaching in Turbulent Times
As the daily news often reminds us, there are moments in our society that are fraught with controversy and contention. As a University that values diversity and inclusion, how can you ensure that our classrooms and other learning environments are places for civil discourse and respectful disagreement? This discussion will allow faculty and staff to explore this issue by examining case studies and proactively plan for these moments. This workshop was created by Dr. Tracey Robinson and is designed for participants to explore strategies for maintaining civil discourse and respectful disagreement in the classroom during contentious societal and classroom moments.
Facilitators: Dr. Tracey Robinson and Dr. Janneken Smucker
Dates and Times:
- Tuesday, October 8, 2 pm – 3:30 pm (In Person)
Strategies for Improving Class Attendance
Join us on Zoom on Thursday, October 24 for an hour-long exploration of research-based strategies to cultivate student engagement, spark motivation, and promote regular class attendance and participation.
Tech Talk
When: Monday, November 11 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where: Anderson Hall, Room 125
Light refreshments will be provided.
The goal of Tech Talk is to bring together faculty across different departments on campus to share their innovative uses of technology in teaching and learning, and to exchange ideas. During this Fall 2024 offering, Nursing Department Chair and Associate Professor, Dr. Nancy Barker, will share how she is using VTS Editor to create interactive learning activities that boost student engagement and comprehension.