{"id":59204,"date":"2016-08-23T16:52:48","date_gmt":"2016-08-23T21:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/?p=59204"},"modified":"2016-08-24T09:31:17","modified_gmt":"2016-08-24T14:31:17","slug":"active-learning-workshop-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/instructional\/2016\/08\/23\/active-learning-workshop-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Active Learning Workshop Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

Active Learning:\u00a0 Engagement, High-Level Thinking & Enhanced Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Classroom\"In 1987 Chickering and Gamson wrote that \u201clearning is not a spectator sport,\u201d and in 2016 their words still fit.\u00a0 Active learning involves students in the learning process, leading to better retention and student outcomes.\u00a0 The LTC and LEARN Center are please to co-sponsor a 3-part workshop series focused on active learning.\u00a0 This series will explore a variety of approaches to active learning, applicable to both face-to-face and online learning environments.<\/p>\n

Attendance at all 3 sessions is encouraged, but not mandatory.<\/p>\n

Session 1: \u00a0Active Learning, an Introduction<\/strong>
\nSeptember 15th<\/sup>, 11 am \u2013 noon, UC 262
\nFacilitators:\u00a0 Elizabeth Simpson & Barbara Beaver
\nSignup at: https:\/\/my.uww.edu\/signup\/Registration\/Details\/14784<\/a><\/p>\n

This session will examine the definitions and possibility of active learning, and explore why it is a continuing trend in higher education.\u00a0 We\u2019ll address examples from here on the UW-W campus, as well as others from UW System and across the nation.\u00a0 Participants will gain suggestions for the integration of active learning in their own courses, examples assignments, and techniques.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Sessions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Session 2:\u00a0 Incorporating Active Learning Strategies into your Teaching: Evidence-Based Practices, Case Studies, and Stories from the Field.
\n<\/strong>October 19th<\/sup>, 12:30-2 pm<\/p>\n

Session 3: \u00a0The Unique Challenges of Active Learning in an Online\/Blended Environment.
\n<\/strong>November 17th<\/sup>, 11 am \u2013 noon<\/p>\n

If you have any questions about these workshops, please contact ltc@uww.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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