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: Confessions of a Converted Lecturer: From Teaching by Telling to Learning from Your Peers | 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 |
| Recognition of the Active Learning Team & 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 Associate Director for Active Learning Initiatives, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Georgia | Het Patel Active Learning Ambassador University of Georgia het.patel1@uga.edu | Sheryl Meskin Assistant Director for Teaching Engagement Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Georgia |
| PARTICIPANTS | Toyin Alli Senior Lecturer Mathematics, Franklin School of Arts & Sciences, University of Georgia – Jillian Bohlen Associate Professor Animal and Dairy Science College of Agricultural and Environmental Science University of Georgia – Ted Gragson Department Head and Professor Anthropology Franklin School of Arts & Sciences, University of Georgia | Penelope Melissas LEAD Peer Learning Assistant Division of Academic Enhancement, University of Georgia Penelope.Melissas@uga.edu – Shivani Patel Active Learning Ambassador, Executive Chair Finance & Mgmt Information Systems, Terry College of Business – Sophie Volpe Active Learning Ambassador, Chair of Committees Biology & Women’s Studies, Franklin College of Arts & Sciences | Benjamin Fahrman, School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering – Kate Morrissey Stahl Clinical Associate Professor School of Social Work, University of Georgia – Susan Hrach Professor Director of the Faculty Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Columbus State University |
| 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 with a focus on techniques that can work in even a large lecture hall. |
| LOCATION | 2nd Floor, Room Q | 2nd Floor, Room R | 2nd Floor, Room T-U |
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 | Andy Owsiak Professor International Affairs, School of Public and International Affairs University of Georgia | Cara Simmons Director Division of Academic Enhancement (DAE) – Lindsey Bailey Coordinator of Peer Education Division of Academic Enhancement | Krista Coleman Silvers Assistant Vice President for F&A and Director of Space Planning and Management University of Georgia |
| PANEL PARTICIPANTS | Sabrena Deal Senior Lecturer Advertising & Public Relations Grady College of Journalism University of Georgia – Naomi Norman Director Governor’s Teaching Fellows Program McBee Institute of Higher Education University of Georgia – Montgomery Wolf Principal Lecturer Department of History, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences University of Georgia | Sarah Robinson Lecturer Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Franklin College of Arts & Sciences University of Georgia ┈ Rosemary John Peer Learning Assistant Biology & Psychology Franklin College of Arts and Sciences University of Georgia ┈ Dawson Jordan Peer Learning Assistant Biological Science (Franklin) & Poultry Science (CAES) University of Georgia | Erin Benson Director, Disability Resource Center Division of Student Affairs ┈ Sheri Offenhauser Senior Associate & Accredited Learning Environment Planner Page Southerland Page, Inc. ┈ Mark Baird Assistant Director for Project Management and Engineering Center for Teaching & Learning |
| 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 Q | 2nd Floor, Room R | 2nd Floor, Room T-U |
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: Large Classroom Charrette |
| MODERATOR | Sheryl Meskin Assistant Director for Teaching Engagement Center for Teaching and Learning University of Georgia | Megan Brock Assistant Director of Graduate Student Services and Faculty Engagement Career Center University of Georgia | Krista Coleman Silvers Assistant Vice President for F&A and Director of Space Planning and Management at UGA – Elizabeth Bellew Interior Designer Office of University Architects – Barron Wallace Interiors Intern Office of Space Planning & Management/Office of the University Architects |
| PARTICIPANTS | Drew Benson Associate Professor Poultry Science College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences University of Georgia – Hillary Tanner Senior Lecturer School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering College of Engineering University of Georgia – TBD | Katie Darby Hein Clinical Assistant Professor Health Promotion & Behavior College of Public Health University of Georgia – Maryann Gallagher Senior Lecturer School of Public & International Affairs University of Georgia – TBD | Instead lieu of a panel, attendees will be engaged in the charrette. |
| 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 practice redesigning classrooms to include active learning features. |
| LOCATION | 2nd Floor, Room Q | 2nd Floor, Room R | 2nd Floor, Room TU |
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: Small Classroom Charrette |
| MODERATOR | Meg Mittelstadt Director Center for Teaching and Learning University of Georgia | Erin Benson Director of the Disability Resource Center University of Georgia | Krista Coleman Silvers Assistant Vice President for F&A and Director of Space Planning and Management at UGA – Elizabeth Bellew Interior Designer Office of University Architects – Barron Wallace Interiors Intern Office of Space Planning & Management/Office of the University Architects |
| PARTICIPANTS | Marni Shindelman Associate Professor Photography Lamar Dodd School of Art University of Georgia – Nandana Weliweriya Lecturer Physics and Astronomy Franklin College of Arts and Sciences University of Georgia – TBD | Nicholas Byrd DRC Ambassador & International Affairs University of Georgia – Lauren Kubek DRC Ambassador & Agricultural Communication University of Georgia – Ava Gilbert DRC Ambassador Political Science University of Georgia | In lieu of a panel, attendees will be engaged in the charrette. |
| 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 universal design for learning (UDL) and begin to apply some principles to their teaching and learning. | Attendees will be able to practice redesigning classrooms to include active learning features. |
| LOCATION | 2nd Floor, Room Q | 2nd Floor, Room R | 2nd Floor, Room T-U |
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, Dr. Tessa Andrews, Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Genetics, will lead a Lunch and Reflection in which attendees will be able to reflect on what they learned throughout the Summit and consider ways they may integrate active learning approaches within their instruction practices. To guide this reflection, Dr. Andrews will offer findings from her research about teacher expertise for active learning and the reasoning behind the most effective active learning opportunities.
● 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 | Leah Carmichael Director of Active Learning University of Georgia | Annie Carlson Welch Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs Division of Student Affairs University of Georgia | Brittany Adams-Pope Public Service Associate Fanning Institute for Leadership Development University of Georgia |
| PARTICIPANTS | Krista Capps Associate Professor Odum School of Ecology University of Georgia – TBD – TBD | Ingie Hovland Assistant Professor Religion, Franklin Arts & Sciences University of Georgia – Melissa Kozak Principal Lecturer Human Development and Family Sciences, College of Family and Consumer Sciences University of Georgia – Melissa Landers-Potts Principal Lecturer Human Development and Family Sciences College of Family and Consumer Sciences University of Georgia | In lieu of a panel, attendees will be engaged in the strategies for engaging meeting participants using strategies familiar to active learning. |
| 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 Q | 2nd Floor, Room R | 2nd Floor, Room T-U |