Professional Development Special Event: Engaging Students: Practical Strategies for Success

Thursday, Feb. 11
10-11:30am, OL 127

Engaging Students: Practical Strategies for Success
Presenter: Dr. Joy Mighty, Queens University and president of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

This is a free online seminar for face-to-face and distance educators in all disciplines. Administrators and course developers will gain new insights from the ideas presented. Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, you will take away new ideas to improve your teaching.

This 90-minute, interactive seminar will cover:

• The relationship of student engagement to success
• Fresh ideas for engaging Millennial students
• Overcoming barriers to greater student engagement
• Engaging students from year one to graduation
• Experiential learning opportunities
• Using “real life” examples in class
• The role of prompt feedback
• Using multimedia technologies in classes
• Peer-to-peer learning exercises