University of Georgia’s
2nd Annual Active Learning Summit
Shaping the Future of Learning:
Active Learning in Higher Education
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
@ The Georgia Center
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Registration, Breakfast, & Showcase
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
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Please join us to celebrate the progress made during the first year of the Active Learning Initiative. We will hear from our well-renowned keynote speaker, Eric Mazur, and recognize the hard work of faculty and students committed to creating a vibrant culture of active learning on our campus.
● Location (Mahler Hall)
| Topic | Speaker | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome | Leah Carmichael | Director of Active Learning |
| State of the Active Learning Initiative | Jere W. Morehead | President of the University of Georgia |
| Introduction of Keynote Speaker | Meg Mittelstadt | Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning |
| Keynote Topic: Peer Collaboration in Active Learning | Eric Mazur | Balkanski Professor of Physics & Applied Physics, Academic Dean for Applied Sciences and Engineering, and Member of the Faculty of Education at Harvard University. |
| Recognition of Faculty Leaders in Active Learning | S. Jack Hu | Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost |
| Recognition of Student Leaders in Active Learning | Marisa Pagnattaro | Vice President for Instruction and Senior Vice Provost for Academic Planning |
| Opening of Summit | Leah Carmichael | Director of Active Learning |
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Break & Showcase
12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. – Lunch & Learn
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For our luncheon, we will enjoy gathering and learning more about the evidence undergirding active learning as the future of higher education. We will also learn more about the programs offered at UGA through the Active Learning Initiative.
● Location (Mahler Hall)
1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Break & Showcase
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Breakout Session I
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The breakout sessions will focus on three aspects of the Active Learning Initiative: (1) Instructor Development, (2) Student Engagement, and (3) Classroom Enhancement.
| SESSION DETAILS | INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT | STUDENT ENGAGEMENT | ENHANCING CLASSROOM & CAMPUS CULTURE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESSION TITLE | Building an Active Learning Instructor Toolkit with Successful Tips & Techniques | Empowering Students for Success: Mastering Active Learning Study Skills | Active Learning Classroom: Here, There & Everywhere |
| MODERATOR | Ching-Yu Huang | TBD | TBD |
| PARTICIPANTS | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) |
| INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME(S) | Attendees will be able to identify at least three active learning techniques they can try in the future. | Attendees will be able to describe at least three active learning study techniques they can try when studying. | Attendees will identify active learning techniques ideal for various classroom settings (e.g., large lecture halls to smaller flexible classrooms). |
| LOCATION | 2nd Floor, Room L | 2nd Floor, Room M | 2nd Floor, Room R |
2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. – Break & Showcase
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Breakout Session II
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● Breakout Sessions (2nd Floor)
| SESSION DETAILS | INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT | STUDENT ENGAGEMENT | ENHANCING CLASSROOM & CAMPUS CULTURE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESSION TITLE | Success Stories: Case Studies of Effective Active Learning in the Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences (HASS) | Unleashing the Potential of Peer Learning Assistants in Active Learning Environments | Sustainable Enhancements for Active Learning Classroom Environments |
| MODERATOR | TBD | Cara Simmons, Director of the Division of Academic Enhancement (DAE) | Krista Coleman Silvers, Assistant Vice President for F&A and Director of Space Planning and Management at UGA |
| PANEL PARTICIPANTS | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) |
| INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME(S) | Attendees will be able to describe possible strategies and challenges of active learning within the HASS classroom. | Attendees will be able to evaluate how peer learning assistants can be used most effectively in classrooms for the students, PLAs, and instructors. | Attendees will be able to identify strategies for designing classroom spaces with the most effective use of resources. |
| LOCATION | 2nd Floor, Room L | 2nd Floor, Room M | 2nd Floor, Room R |
Friday, February 16th, 2024
@ The Georgia center
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Registration, Breakfast, & Showcase
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. – Breakout Session III
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| SESSION DETAILS | INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT | STUDENT ENGAGEMENT | ENHANCING CLASSROOM & CAMPUS CULTURE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESSION TITLE | Success Stories: Case Studies of Effective Active Learning in STEM Classes | World-Readiness & Active Learning: Focusing on Skill Building in the Classroom | Designing a Model Classroom: Charrette A |
| MODERATOR | TBD | Cara Simmons, Director of the Division of Academic Enhancement (DAE) | Krista Coleman Silvers, Assistant Vice President for F&A and Director of Space Planning and Management at UGA & Elizabeth Bellows, Interior Designer, Office of University Architects |
| PARTICIPANTS | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) |
| INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME(S) | Attendees will be able to describe possible strategies and challenges of active learning within the STEM classroom. | Attendees will be able to describe how active learning approaches equip students with world-readiness skills. | Attendees will be able to redesign a classroom to include active learning features. |
| LOCATION | 2nd Floor, Room L | 2nd Floor, Room M | 2nd Floor, Room R |
11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. – Break & Showcase
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Breakout Sessions IV
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| SESSION DETAILS | INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT | STUDENT ENGAGEMENT | ENHANCING CLASSROOM & CAMPUS CULTURE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESSION TITLE | Effective Active Learning: Exploring Both Challenges and Solutions | For Every Student: Universal Design & Active Learning | Designing a Model Classroom: Charrette B |
| MODERATOR | TBD | TBD | Krista Coleman Silvers, Assistant Vice President for F&A and Director of Space Planning and Management at UGA & Elizabeth Bellows, Interior Designer, Office of University Architects |
| PARTICIPANTS | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) |
| INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME(S) | Attendees will be able to examine the challenges of active learning approaches across disciplines and begin to evaluate possible strategies for addressing such challenges. | Attendees will be able to discuss the principles of UD for learning and begin to apply some principles to their teaching and learning. | Attendees will be able to redesign a classroom to include active learning features. |
| LOCATION | 2nd Floor, Room L | 2nd Floor, Room M | 2nd Floor, Room R |
12:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Break & Showcase
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Lunch & Reflection
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For this lunch period, we will reflect on what we have learned about active learning thus far, discuss any lingering questions, and consider how we can incorporate some or all aspects of active learning into our campus environments.
● Lunch & Reflection (Mahler Hall)
1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. – Break & Showcase
1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. – Breakout Session V
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| Details | INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT | STUDENT ENGAGEMENT | ENHANCING CLASSROOM & CAMPUS CULTURE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESSION TITLE | Course Design and Active Learning | Creating a Sense of Belonging for Every Student | Rapid-Fire Facilitation: Active Learning Approaches for Meetings |
| MODERATOR | Meg Mittelstadt, Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning, UGA & Ching-Yu Huang, Associate Director of Active Learning Initiatives at UGG | TBD | TBD |
| PARTICIPANTS | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) | Submit a Proposal (Coming Soon) |
| INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME(S) | Attendees will be able to identify how active learning techniques can fit with a more extensive course redesign process. | Attendees will be able to discuss how instructors can make the classroom inclusive for every student. | Attendees will learn strategies for applying active learning techniques in non-classroom settings (e.g., meetings). |
| Location | 2nd Floor, Room L | 2nd Floor, Room M | 2nd Floor, Room R |