Past Events
The Center for Teaching and Learning hosts events at the Kent Campus and various Regional Campuses throughout the year. Below are events previously presented.
Faculty Panel: How and Why We Teach Honors Courses–Working Lunch
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to teach an Honors course? Do you want to connect with others that have taught Honors? Just curious to hear from your colleagues about teaching strategies and the rewards of teaching Honors? Come join us for an interactive panel discussion, complete with healthy lunch! Register for Faculty Panel: How and Why We Teach Honors Courses
Help! My Students Are Experiencing Crisis—What Should I Do
Monday, March 4, 2019 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Have you ever had a student that was undergoing crisis—whether from mental health issues, unwanted sexual contact, financial concerns or food insecurity-- and wondered what you could do to help? Participants will gain knowledge of resources and strategies by working through case studies facilitated by university partners supporting students in crisis. This workshop is co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of the Dean of Students.
Teaching Across Cultures–Working Lunch
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
A panel of dynamic faculty leaders will discuss their experiences teaching across cultures, offer strategies that may improve the learning experience for students of all cultures, and share some of the principles of intercultural communication. You will be invited to ask questions and share your own experiences in this interactive session. Register for Teaching Across Cultures
Backward Design: Building a Course from Z to A–Working Lunch
Monday, January 28, 2019 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Want to grade better assignments? Want to give better grades without lowering your standards? Whether you are designing a class session or an entire class, beginning with the end in mind and aligning activities and assessments with your learning objectives can help meet those goals!
Strategies That Encourage Student Resilience—Working Lunch
Monday, November 26, 2018 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
In this session, we will discuss several factors that enhance resilience. Strategies that faculty may use within the teaching and learning environment that encourage student resiliency skills will be shared. Healthy lunch options are provided. Register for Strategies That Encourage Student Resilience
Science of Learning: The Wellness Connection–Working Lunch
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Please join Kent State of Wellness and faculty experts for this workshop about the connections between wellness and learning. Faculty wellness and self-care will also be discussed. Lunch will be provided. Register for Science of Learning Wellness Focus More information coming soon.
Service-Learning: Deep Learning for Students, Meaningful Outcomes for the Community–Working Lunch
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Have you ever wondered: What makes service-learning different from volunteerism? How would I infuse service-learning into my course or curriculum? How could I determine the impact of service on student learning and personal/professional development? Please join the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Community Engaged Learning as we answer these questions and more. Lunch will be provided. Register for Service Learning More information coming soon.
What Really Matters?: Aligning Bandwidth Demands with Learning Objectives Workshop
Friday, September 14, 2018 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Dr. Tina Bhargava, Kent State University Register for What Really Matters?: Aligning Bandwidth Demands with Learning Objectives
Interventions that Help Students Regain Bandwidth Workshop
Friday, September 14, 2018 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Workshop Description
Dr. Cia Verschelden: Bandwidth Recovery Keynote
Thursday, September 13, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Bandwidth Recovery: How Cognitive Resources are Depleted by Poverty, Racism, and other 'Differentisms' and How We Can Help Students Reclaim Them
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