Events
How to Plan a Class Session
Facilitated by Chas Brua, Associate Research Professor and John Elia, Graduate Instructional Consultant
Tuesday, 9/10/2024, 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Via Zoom -- Registrants will receive the link before the event.
In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore practical strategies for planning individual class sessions, with special attention to the alignment of learning objectives, assessments, and learning activities.
Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 45 minutes before the workshop begins.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact SITE at site@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
How CIRTL Can Benefit Grad Students and Postdocs
Facilitated by Chas Brua, Associate Research Professor
Friday, 9/13/2024, 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Via Zoom -- Registrants will receive the link before the event.
Penn State is part of the international CIRTL Network, which focuses on preparing the next generation of faculty to teach effectively. Join us for this brief overview of how CIRTL programming—both at Penn State and through the 45-university network—can help grad students and postdocs to 1) strengthen their teaching skills and 2) document their professional development through CIRTL certification.
Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 45 minutes before the presentation begins.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact SITE at site@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
An Introduction to Active Learning
Facilitated by John Elia, Graduate Instructional Consultant
Tuesday, 9/24/2024, 10:35 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Via Zoom -- Registrants will receive the link before the event.
This interactive workshop offers participants a first look at active learning and how active learning can be used in the classroom. Participants will build their understanding of what active learning is, how to effectively use active learning, and methods and techniques to leverage active learning in their own teaching/TAing.
Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 45 minutes before the workshop begins.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact SITE at site@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
