Generational diversity is commonplace in work settings, but how common is it in the college classroom? In this workshop, we will look at the growing evidence for generational diversity in post-secondary education. We will take a closer look at the learnings needs of teenage students, direct-entry students, and mature students. We will explore how generational differences impact an educator’s style...

When we relate content within the context of a real, or realistic situation, content can resonate more with students. In this workshop participants are asked to think about a concept they have to teach and a situation where it might be found in the work environment. Participants will examine some examples of anecdotes, identify key attributes and, using a framework,...

When we relate content within the context of a real, or realistic situation, content can resonate more with students. In this workshop participants are asked to think about a concept they have to teach and a situation where it might be found in the work environment. Participants will examine some examples of anecdotes, identify key attributes and, using a framework,...

In this workshop we will define practical wisdom and trace its evolution from Ancient Greece to your classroom and the work world today. Through analyzing specific examples of practical wisdom in action in industry we will paint a clearer picture of how and when it aligns with course learning outcomes. We’ll identify strategies for incorporating practical wisdom learning opportunities into...

We all want our students to learn important ideas, concepts, and skills from our courses long after we teach them. Even better if they can transfer this learning to new situations! In this workshop you will learn how memory works, how we learn and forget, and how to make important learning from your courses more ‘permanent’. Then, using UDL principles,...