Exploring Active Learning Strategies in the Virtual Classroom

Where: Virtual

When: October 30 and November 20

Who: EPCC instructors

Workshop Goals

• Engage faculty in several active learning strategies (exam wrappers, metacognition) and teach them how to execute them in the classroom.
• Share data that has proven the effectiveness of these strategies.
• Teach instructors about the importance of science identity and how to impact students utilizing the the Scientist Spotlight activities.
• Allow faculty time to share their experiences and expertise while reflecting on what they have just learned.

Workshop Description

Join us and explore how to actively engage all students in your virtual online courses using scientifically proven strategies! Literature cites that for students to learn they must do more than just listen. Come learn and participate in active learning strategies such as a jigsaw activity, exam wrappers to enhance student study habits, and a scientist spotlight activity to help garner a proper sense of student belonging for all students. As a participant in this two-part virtual workshop you will have the opportunity to execute your favorite strategy in the classroom from part I of the workshop and report back and reflect on your experience in the part two series of this workshop. The strategies that you learn in this workshop will give you several tools to actively engage your students while increasing their chances of success in all courses.

Workshop Conveners

• Dr. Tina Carrick, Dr. Adriana E. Perez, Dr. Miguel Vasquez

If you would like further information about the workshop, please contact TEAM MEMBER @ EMAIL ADDRESS