6th Annual Teaching & Learning Bash: Enhancing Educational Environments
Join us at the 6th Annual Teaching & Learning Bash hosted by the Office of Faculty Development. Engage with experts in teaching large classes, online instruction, and collaborative learning. Explore effective strategies for student engagement and creating a sense of community in educational settings. Don't miss out on insightful discussions, keynote sessions, and poster presentations highlighting innovative teaching practices.
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6thAnnual Teaching & Learning Bash The Office of Faculty Development Welcomes You! Jan Gabel-Goes, Director
Welcome! Dr. Jennifer Bott Provost and Vice President Academic Affairs
KEYNOTE Drs. Ariel Anderson, Louann Bierlein Palmer, Gwen Tarbox 2017 Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award Winners Question & Answer Time
Areas of Expertise Ariel Anderson: Teaching large classes Louann Bierlein Palmer: Online & hybrid for non-traditional working professional students Gwen Tarbox: Collaborate Teaching
A Roundtable on Creating Effective Teaching Environments Audience Job Per Table: Please write on the Post It Note one or two challenges you frequently face when it comes to student engagement/learning
High Quality Hybrid/Online Instruction (Dr. Bierlein Palmer) Relationships Clear Expectations Facilitator vs. Teacher Creating a Sense of Community Regular video instructor presence (e.g., syllabus review; weekly podcasts; assignment recaps) Regular one-to-one connection with each student (e.g., personal journal) Structure required postings as a dialogue with each other, not just postings Individuals or groups using technology to share within the online class
Collaborative Learning/Blended Learning (Dr. Tarbox) Blended Learning Course Recaps Online Group Work Establishing Effective Collaborative Environments Diagnostics/assigned groups Group roles/reporting Asynchronous and Synchronous group work in Elearning Sequencing Assignments (Homework/Online Group Work/In-class Exercises)
Poster Sessions & Roundtable Discussions Posters from 2017-18 Academic Leadership Academy Broncos FIRST learning communities Instructional Development Grant Awardees
Roundtable Discussion Topics Broncos FIRST Mentor Groups Faculty Learning Communities Open Education Resources Part-Time Faculty Seminar Series Success at WMU
Additional Offerings Virtual Reality Experiences Augmented Reality Experiences Sign Up in 209/210 Assessment as Ally in room 208
11 a.m. North Ballroom Convocation Ceremony: 2018 Faculty and Staff Awards 2018 State of the University Address
Thank you very much! Questions?
