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13
Oct

Discovering Your Teaching Philosophy

Workshop/Training | Sparkshops

In this interactive Sparkshop, participants will explore the foundational assumptions that shape their teaching practices. Using a set of cards that pair everyday teaching keywords with key concepts from traditional educational philosophies, instructors will uncover how their values align with long-standing pedagogical traditions. This reflective activity helps participants better understand the “why” behind their instructional decisions. The session also encourages the development of a more intentional, theoretically-informed teaching philosophy.

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm | Online/Virtual |
14
Oct

Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
14
Oct

Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
15
Oct

Creating Usable, Accessible Courses

Workshop/Training

Your Canvas course already has great content, but have you considered how usable and accessible that content is? Learn quick and easy practical tips to make sure your content more usable and easy to learn for the students in your course. In this workshop we will go over how to: · Get rid of extra content in your course and simplify your course navigation. · Get rid of broken links and make sure your content is published. · Embed and caption your videos to make them more usable for everyone.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
16
Oct

Universal Design for Learning

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
16
Oct

Universal Design for Learning

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
17
Oct

Inclusive Online Teaching

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments at the college and university level. The session will focus on practical approaches to designing accessible course materials, fostering an inclusive online community, and promoting equitable student participation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, educators will learn how to address diverse learning needs in virtual spaces, ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered to succeed in online courses.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
17
Oct

Inclusive Online Teaching

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments at the college and university level. The session will focus on practical approaches to designing accessible course materials, fostering an inclusive online community, and promoting equitable student participation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, educators will learn how to address diverse learning needs in virtual spaces, ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered to succeed in online courses.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |