PowerPoint is such an essential tool for all types of communication, but it’s badly used. The slides are overwhelming, and the story doesn't cater to the audience. This session looks at ways to incorporate persuasive storytelling techniques into your presentations, ensuring they are focused on the needs of the audience and how you can respond…
Join us for an engaging session to inspire your end-of-year employee gatherings! Unleash the spirit of unity with a curated collection of team-building ideas, ice breakers, and office activities designed to infuse your festivities with fun and camaraderie. From creative challenges that boost morale to easy ice breakers that foster genuine connections, this session is…
Discover how collaborative learning can transform educational experiences! This session will explore the benefits of group work in the classroom, highlighting how it enhances understanding, fosters essential skills, and boosts student engagement. Learn practical strategies to implement collaborative activities that not only improve academic performance but also prepare students for future success by encouraging diverse…
Changes in adult reading behaviors have real implications for designers tasked with behavior change and armed with new generative AI tools for content creation. It turns out the modern workforce tends to skim and skip rather than read deeply for comprehension and introspection. Many digital influences, from our habitual scrolling through social media to the…
Business communicators have many choices when presenting their messages internally and externally. Slides are a prevalent means of communicating some messages, but whiteboarding is a strong technique, too, even in virtual settings. Is one approach more effective than the other? In addition to considering which modality is more effective, your audiences also have choices when…
Dr. Carmen Simon and Mike Parkinson share the latest techniques in cognitive science and design to engage and captivate your audience. Learn how to craft presentations and learning materials that not only inform but also leave a lasting impact. Discover science-based and practical techniques to improve understanding, recollection, and adoption. Speakers: Carmen Simon, Ph.D., Cognitive…
The end of the semester often brings with it mental, physical, and/or financial health challenges for students. During this session we’ll highlight seasonal stressors, relevant resources, and what to do when you are notified that an advisee is approved for a 4+ day absence. You’ll apply what you learn during two case studies; 1) a…
The Pumerantz Library and CETL are excited to partner in delivering a hands-on workshop focused on plants, potting, and painting! Brighten up your office space while enhancing your well-being through the power of greenery. Not sure if you’re ready to care for plants? No problem! We’ll cover the maintenance levels of various plants and explore soil categories…
Are you looking to boost engagement and participation in your projects through innovative gamification strategies? Are you struggling to come up with gamification ideas? This session is designed to show you how to harness the power of ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model, to craft compelling gamification concepts and storylines that captivate your audience. Gamification…
Unlock new possibilities for your career and life with this hands-on workshop based on the book Designing Your New Work Life. You’ll explore the five stages of design thinking and learn how to apply these steps for professional growth. Through brainstorming and reflective activities, participants will learn how to reframe problems, generate fresh ideas, and discover…
