Training and Professional Development

  • 8/7 Making Learning Easier

    Wednesday, August 7             1:30-2:45                                 Making Learning Easier 

    Participants will come away with specific strategies and ideas for making student learning easier.

    At this session, participants will discuss topics like:

    • Motivating students to read and prepare for class
    • Having clear learning objectives, goals, and expectations
    • Teaching students to think and write in your particular discipline
    • Using visuals and technology effectively
    • Using class time to emphasize learning/study skills
    • Having and communicating clear objectives
    • Offering choices whenever possible
    • Giving credit for class participation; Offering extra credit opportunities
    • Making work submitted later in the semester count more than earlier work

    Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=932

    For more information, contact: Stacey Valliere at stacey.valliere@uconn.edu