It’s a new year, our new year’s resolutions may be somewhat forgotten and perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed. You are working hard and your plate is getting so full that you need to say no. However, how often do you ever say no? Do you feel you can’t say no, even if you really should?…
This program addresses how student misconceptions about course content can become barriers to learning and offers several techniques to help teachers facilitate the adoption of alternative viewpoints in their students. This is a facilitated discussion - we will watch a 20 minute video with frequent breaks to discuss who this technique can be applied to…
With mental illness on the rise and 33% of students reporting that they felt so depressed within the last 12 months that it was difficult to function, faculty and staff are often keenly aware of what is happening with their students, but unsure how to help. Faculty are often on the front line responding to…
This CAPE Workshop will explore how different music genres affect mood and concentration. Faculty members will learn how to choose specific music for class time and office time to maximize their learning/teaching environment. Presentation will include background information regarding music and learning and will end with an activity of making your own music playlist. Learning…
Consistently being productive can be a challenge. Perhaps you are productive, but you are not consistent or very efficient. We can all benefit from different tools, tips and tricks on how to increase productivity. During this presentation, the learner should have a better understanding of the following: The importance of being proactive Evaluate how you…
Josh Kaufman shares his technique of how to learn a new skill, simply by working towards mastering this skill for 45 minutes a day for a month! Sometimes learning a new skill can be daunting, however Josh changes the viewers perspective by sharing four simple steps on how to not get discouraged while trying to…
Do you have a big project to work on, but are struggling to get it done? Motivation and dealing with stress can be a struggle. In this presentation we will discuss the Pomodoro Technique that can be used to achieve those project and productivity goals. The Pomodoro Technique is made up of 5 stages that…
Motivation can be challenging at times, it operates at different levels every day. Let’s get the new academic year off on the right foot by identifying our current levels of motivation and determining how we can improve our output by understanding what motivates us. In this session we will discuss the following: The differences between…
Toastmasters allows people to build the skills they need to become more confident public speakers and stronger leaders in every area of their lives. ... In addition to delivering speeches, members are asked to evaluate other member's speeches while also developing their own listening and interpersonal skills
Toastmasters allows people to build the skills they need to become more confident public speakers and stronger leaders in every area of their lives. ... In addition to delivering speeches, members are asked to evaluate other member's speeches while also developing their own listening and interpersonal skills