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Tag: Skillcraft Level 1

Workshop: Creating a Dynamic Classroom Climate

Register Here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

Do you want to learn how to leverage class policies to enhance your rapport with your class? In this workshop, graduate instructors will consider a case study on how to improve student performance. They will also learn how to set the stage for successful management of a course, including the development of a teaching persona and creating class policies that work. Participants will also engage in discussion with fellow graduate instructors.

Open to all graduate students, this workshop is required for the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential.

* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Workshop: Grading and Feedback Strategies that Work for Your Workload

Register Here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

Do you want to grade efficiently? Do you want students to use your feedback to improve their performance on assignments? In this workshop, graduate instructors will consider a case study on how to adapt grading to changing circumstances. They will also learn how to use rubrics as well as how to avoid and respond to grade challenges from students. Participants will also engage in discussion with fellow graduate instructors.

Open to all graduate students, this workshop is required for the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential.

* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Workshop: Managing In-Class Activities for Engagement

Register Here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

Do you want to motivate students to participate during class time? In this workshop, graduate instructors will consider a case study on fears around mistakes when engaging students. Participants will also learn how to implement active learning strategies into lectures, labs and recitations as well as manage discussions in large and small classes and engage in discussion with fellow graduate instructors.

Open to all graduate students, this workshop is required for the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential.

* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Workshop: Fundamentals of Student Engagement for Graduate Instructors

Register Here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

Do you wonder about the students you will encounter in a college classroom and how best to engage with them as a graduate instructor or teaching assistant? In this workshop, graduate instructors will consider a case study on how to engage an unmotivated student. They will also learn about the characteristics of today’s students, different types of student engagement, and how to address common issues that may arise in class. Participants will also engage in discussion with fellow graduate instructors.

Open to all graduate students, this workshop is required for the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential.

* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.