Training and Professional Development

  • 20-Minute Mentor: Get Started w/ Service Learning

    Every Monday, Magna Publications provides UConn faculty members with access to a 20-minute video from its Monday Morning Mentor presentation series.  This series offers video-based programs designed to answer a specific question related to teaching and learning, delivering actionable insights in highly focused 20-minute presentations designed to fit busy schedules.  Look for a new program every week.

    This week’s program, “How Do I Get Started with Service Learning?” can be accessed at http://www.mondaymorningmentors.com; use the following password: service1954

    If you’re looking for guidance in integrating service learning into a new course or an existing one, we provide you with valuable insights on everything you need to develop an engaging service-learning syllabus in your discipline. Learn how you can successfully manage the logistics of service learning, from transportation to training to risk management. Learn how to

    • Develop a service-learning course syllabus
    • Combine the service experience with academic content
    • Manage the operational details

    The video and attached supplemental materials will be available for one week only, from Monday, November 2, through Sunday, November 9, 2015. 

    For more information, contact: the Institute for Teaching and Learning at itl@uconn.edu