WLTE Master Calendar
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Monday, September 30, 2024
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Come to this workshop to begin the process of identifying your teaching philosophy, deciding which parts of it belong in your statement, and avoiding common mistakes.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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This presentation will build on the previous presentation and help you evaluate: Did my exam performance reflect my expectations? Do my expectations of my exam performance reflect my knowledge of the material? Does my exam performance reflect my knowledge of the material? How would I know? How can I improve on my study and exam taking strategy?
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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The traditional lecture method is the most widely used across the world. However, when compared to other teaching methods, it is often not as effective in areas such as retention of information and transfer of knowledge. With a few powerful changes, transform a traditional lecture to an innovative, engaging teaching and learning opportunity.
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This workshop is here to help. We will introduce the idea of metacognitive learning and find out how that can help you study more efficiently. We'll give you tips about how to summarize your notes, break down your syllabus and practice for your next exam.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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In this talk, we'll look at one professor's perspective on why students struggle in chemistry. We will chat about the differences between high school and college chemistry classes, study skills to develop moving forward, and time management.
Friday, October 4, 2024
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Monday, October 7, 2024
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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In this workshop, we will explore what it means to fully understand the material in a Math class and how one should study to achieve that goal. In particular, we will discuss strategies for successfully navigating large lecture courses like those in the calculus sequence as well as general strategies for succeeding in any university-level mathematics course.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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The use of humor is effective in motivating students, relieving anxiety, and building rapport. We’ll talk about why you should bring humor into your class, the types of humor available to you, the types of humor to avoid, and more!
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In this talk, we'll look at one professor's perspective on why students struggle in chemistry. We will chat about the differences between high school and college chemistry classes, study skills to develop moving forward, and time management.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Courses should be designed to present students with what are known as “wicked problems” because the skills of dealing with such knotty problems are what will best prepare students for life after college. This book takes readers through each step of the process, providing multiple examples at each stage, while encouraging instructors to apply these concepts to their design.
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Psychology 100 requires absorbing a large amount of information at a fast pace. Exams consist of challenging multiple-choice exams that require being able to apply the concepts. This workshop will focus on strategies for navigating and absorbing the content in a psychology class in a way that aligns with the demands of challenging multiple-choice exams.
Friday, October 11, 2024
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Monday, October 14, 2024
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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Do you get comments about your grading? Is your grading efficient, valid, consistent? Join this session to learn and practice strategies to enhance your grading and your feedback.
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When cooperative learning is well-designed it minimizes opportunities for students and instructors to experience frustrations. Join this interactive workshop to explore best practices that will enhance your students’ experiences as they learn cooperatively in groups.
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This meeting is invite only and for LLS faculty and staff.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Friday, October 18, 2024
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Don’t limit your syllabus to being just a static document. A syllabus can do so much more! It can show your students your passion and excitement and show that you care and are supportive. Implement some thoughtful, innovative enhancements that will engage your students emotionally and visually!
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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You will want your exam to be a valid and reliable measurement of student learning. This workshop will help you understand what that means, and will help you create a good exam.
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Courses should be designed to present students with what are known as “wicked problems” because the skills of dealing with such knotty problems are what will best prepare students for life after college. This book takes readers through each step of the process, providing multiple examples at each stage, while encouraging instructors to apply these concepts to their design.
Friday, October 25, 2024
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Please join us for the Latine Studies Graduate Student Conference on October 25, 2024.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.
