Academic Innovation

Reclaiming the Joy of Teaching: Lifting the Languishing: Overcoming Disengagement and Flourishing in a Post-Covid World Hosted by UT Arlington Presenter: Beth Fleener, Senior Teaching Innovation Research Associate, Center for Research in Teaching and Learning (CRTLE) After experiencing two years of living with uncertainty, isolation, and constant stress, faculty are feeling overwhelmed to a point beyond the [...]

Reclaiming joy through creative expression for a more equitable learning Hosted by UTSA Presenters: Claudia Arcolin, Ph.D., Interim Executive Director for Teaching and Learning Experiences Cate Wengelnik, Teaching and Learning Consultant, MBA, Med Jessica Gonzales, UTSA Graduate Student and Digital Learning GA Reclaiming moments of joy through creative expression for more equitable learning will [...]

The Faculty Coffee Chat is designed to provide faculty members the space to discuss current issues they are facing in an inclusive and supportive environment. Faculty consultant Cate Wengelnik from Academic Innovation and faculty members will work together on finding solutions, connecting faculty to resources and encouraging diverse perspectives and ideas. Come join us [...]

Activating Empathy, Global Awareness, and Social Responsibility through Gamification Hosted by UT El Paso Presenter: Cigdem V. Sirin, Ph.D., Director, Center for Faculty Leadership and Development This session will discuss the use of gamification as an innovative instructional strategy. Pedagogical research shows “serious games” and simulations are effective and engaging tools for not only [...]

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