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Description: Join this 30-minute session for an overview of student motivation theory as it relates to teaching and learning, for a grounding in the 2026-27 domain focus of the Teaching… Read More »Overview of Student Motivation and the Teaching Effectiveness Certificate

Description: This semester, we are offering a new weekly workshop series called “Staying in the Loop.” These 45-minute sessions provide overviews of the roles, procedures, functions, and systems of various… Read More »Staying in the Loop Series – Health & Wellness

Description: This one-hour Zoom workshop introduces participants to authentic assessment as a strategy for increasing student motivation, engagement, and meaningful learning. Attendees will examine how traditional assessments can unintentionally discourage deep learning… Read More »Authentic Assessment: Designing Assignments for Motivation and Learning

Description: Paul & Elder provide a holistic framework for critical thinking that balances emphases on character development as well as cognitive skills and habits. During this session, you'll consider personal… Read More »Critical Thinking, Part 1: The Paul & Elder Framework

Description: This semester, we are offering a new weekly workshop series called “Staying in the Loop.” These 45-minute sessions provide overviews of the roles, procedures, functions, and systems of various… Read More »Staying in the Loop Series – Academic Support & TRIO Student Support Services

Studies of online learning show that timely, authentic instructor feedback and visible participation in discussions are associated with higher engagement, stronger sense of belonging, and improved academic performance for online… Read More »Motivating Online Students: Practical Strategies for a One-Hour Course Tune-Up

Description: This one-hour Zoom workshop introduces participants to authentic assessment as a strategy for increasing student motivation, engagement, and meaningful learning. Attendees will examine how traditional assessments can unintentionally discourage deep learning… Read More »Authentic Assessment: Designing Assignments for Motivation and Learning

Description: This semester, we are offering a new weekly workshop series called “Staying in the Loop.” These 45-minute sessions provide overviews of the roles, procedures, functions, and systems of various… Read More »Staying in the Loop Series – VSCS Libraries

Description: This one-hour Zoom workshop introduces participants to peer instruction as a high‑impact teaching strategy for increasing student motivation, engagement, and learning. Attendees will explore how intentionally designed and facilitated… Read More »Collaborative Learning: Increasing Student Motivation and Engagement Through Peer Instruction