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Summer Institute set for May 20

05.08.2020 | By: CETL
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Join CETL from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, for a virtual Summer Institute!

Collaborate with your colleagues in round-table discussions about remote teaching, faculty-led demos, and more!  Register today!

Virtual Summer Institute Agenda

9-9:45 a.m.

Fall 2020: A Conversation with Fred

Join University President Fred Slabach in conversation about the re-opening of campus in the fall.

10-10:45 a.m. 

Remote Teaching Debrief (Faculty Round Table Discussions)

Meet with other faculty in small groups to discuss the transition to remote teaching. Share successes and solutions, and problem-solve scenarios that might recur in the fall.

11-11:30 a.m & 12:30-1:00 p.m.

Remote Teaching Successes

Faculty will demonstrate tools and strategies they used successfully in the virtual classroom.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Virtual Café

Grab your lunch and join your friends for a casual gathering. It can’t replace $5 Fridays at Dora’s, but at least we’ll be able to catch up.

1:15-2:15 p.m. & 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Looking Forward to Fall

CETL staff will offer three interactive workshops that will help you prepare for an uncertain fall semester.

Harnessing the Power of a Liberal Arts Education: Strategies for preparing students for success in the 21st century workplace

Virtual Interaction: Alternatives to Blackboard Collaborate’s whiteboard

Exterminating Crickets: Keeping students engaged in the virtual classroom

3:30-4 p.m.

Wrap-up

 Registration Details

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Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Texas Wesleyan University promotes a student-centered university by providing resources and professional growth opportunities to faculty on enhancing instructional practice, integrating technology and promoting essential student skills.