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…
Connect with an early adopter of VR who’s started assessing whether this technology leads to better student learning outcomes. In order to justify space and cost for virtual reality (VR) implementations, you need to answer the question: “Does VR really impact student learning, or is it just an expensive toy?” Join us online to hear from an…
Attrition rates are 10% to 20% higher in online courses than their face-to-face counterparts. While online course formats offer convenient methods of instruction, poor course development often leads to high attrition rates. This facilitated discussion explores how applying Media Richness Theory (MRT) and Social Presence Theory to online course design and instruction can aid overall…
July is DIY (do-it-yourself) month at CAPE. It's summertime where the pace is slower with less students on campus and a little bit of free time for faculty and professional development. This presentation will help you learn about the many resources that are available for you to access when YOU want to access them – on…
Learn how you can grow faculty research through your existing faculty learning communities. If your institution has faculty learning communities (FLCs), you’re already creating teaching projects that introduce innovations in the classroom, such as experiential learning components or online components. However, have you ever considered moving these projects beyond your institutional boundaries — to peer-reviewed…
Take a deeper dive into TBL - what are its psychological foundations and what documented effects on learning have been noted? Come participate in a lively discussion about TBL and how this method of teaching can add some "spice", engagement and improve your learning outcomes. Lunch and knowledge will be served. Download Articles: Effects of…
