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Thursday, January 15

Jan

EmpowerED Workshop: Active Learning Strategies for Online Courses

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

This workshop equips instructors with effective methods to foster student engagement and interaction in online learning environments without real-time meetings. The workshop highlights approaches such as discussion board redesign, multimedia annotations, interactive case studies, and scaffolded peer feedback to promote critical thinking and collaboration. Participants will explore how to create meaningful learning experiences that encourage active participation, even across time zones and schedules. By the end of the session, faculty will have additional strategies to make their asynchronous courses more dynamic, inclusive, and learner-centered.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

Jan

EmpowerED Workshop: Active Learning Strategies for In-Person Courses

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

This workshop introduces practical, research-informed techniques to increase student engagement, motivation, and retention during face-to-face class sessions. This workshop explores a range of strategies—from think-pair-share and collaborative problem-solving to structured debates and real-time polling—that can be adapted across disciplines. Participants will reflect on their current teaching practices, identify opportunities for active learning, and leave with ready-to-implement ideas. Whether teaching large lectures or small seminars, instructors will gain tools to foster deeper learning and participation.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

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