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…
Effective use of technology and social media in outreach efforts will attract Gen Z students. Collaborative studying and peer to peer learning will retain Gen Z students. And meeting their educational and professional aspirations will help graduate Gen Z students. Join your colleagues from across the country for an interactive webinar with new resources and…
Attend this innovative session on combining multiple theories and methods of delivering curriculum in a medical sciences environment. Learning objectives: recognize and differentiate a medical teaching philosophy from a technique describe and recognize the integration of cognitive, affective and psychomotor learning skills list and recognize the elements of reverse pyramid learning (1. Problem-solving, 2. Principle…
In this TED Talk, Salman Khan talks about how and why he created the remarkable Khan Academy. He shows the power of interactive exercises, and calls for teachers to consider flipping the traditional classroom script -- give students video lectures to watch at home, and do "homework" in the classroom with the teacher available to…
What is academic malpractice? How does this relate to professional malpractice? Participants will learn about the differences between academic malpractice and academic integrity. In this session, we will discuss examples from other institutions and solutions to help instill the fundamental values of academic integrity in students. At the end of this workshop, participants will be…
We get all kinds of happiness advice on the internet from people who don’t know what they’re talking about. Don’t trust them. Trust neuroscientists! Recent research in neuroscience has provided us with insights into the brain and the powerful effects of gratitude on our psyche and mood. Join us for a discussion and presentation regarding…
Meetings, presentations, sates, and training sessions are increasingly performed virtually. For those who are used to training face-to-face, going virtual can be a challenge. Seasoned professionals may have blind spots & amateurs often struggle. This session looks at 7 common "sins" presenters make when they interact virtually. Fortunately, this session is also about redemption! You'll…
New technology, regulatory upheaval, changing student demographics, longstanding faculty expectations, shifting workforce demands, and ever-changing university operations leave deans and department chairs adrift within a sea of undifferentiated information and competing demands. Major strategic choices come from university leadership leaving deans and chairs to focus on innovation management. Through insights developed in higher education and…
Most modern day educators can be heard lamenting that their students don’t know how to “critically think”. The question is “Are we teaching our students how to think critically?”. More importantly, what do we mean we talk about “critical thinking”? This month’s article by Daniel Willingham deals with the topic of Critical Thinking and perspectives…
How can you go beyond virtual field trips and use VR to promote active student learning? Virtual reality in higher education is often implemented as “low-hanging fruit.” While going on an exotic virtual field trip to a historic city might be thought-provoking, it’s also a more passive type of learning. But as the availability of educational content is…