2022-2023 SIGs
This year’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will be led by Teaching Innovation Fellows for 2022-23AY. SIG participants commit to attend all 4 sessions (one session per term) to join these communities. If you are interested in learning about a topic below, in being part of a community of practitioners, and reigniting your passion for teaching – apply to join a SIG today! All faculty are eligible to apply to join a SIG HERE – seating is limited so register early.
Interdisciplinary Work
across the Academy
Presented by: Patricia Ryberg
Fall Dates & Times:
Sept. 22 (Thur.) from 10:30-11:30am, CST
Nov. 17 (Thur.) from 10:30-11:30am, CST
Location: Online; additional information to follow for those who register
Are you interested in exploring how experiential learning methods can enhance your classes? Join the Interdisciplinary Work across the Academy SIG, share your thoughts and listen to others’ ideas, and investigate these techniques while using a group of high performing students from the Honors Academy as a testing ground. Let’s dive into this safe place together and discover best practices of experiential learning and how to successfully apply these strategies into the classroom.
Beyond the Basics: Developing the Whole Student
Presented by: Heather Strafaccia
Fall Dates & Times:
Sept. 13 (Tue.) from 12:00-1:00pm, CST
Nov. 8 (Tue.) from 12:00-1:00pm, CST
Location: Online; additional information to follow for those who register
Join us for the Beyond the Basics: Developing the Whole Student SIG to connect with colleagues across the university and to guide and support student achievement. We’ll help students move past basic cognitive skills and find innovative ways to assist students as they take a holistic approach and transform their learning.
Faculty Actively Fostering a Sense of Belonging
Presented by: Jennifer Whitley
Fall Dates & Times:
Sept. 14 (Wed.) from 12:00-1:00pm, CST
Oct. 19 (Wed.) from 12:00-1:00pm, CST
Location: Online; additional information to follow for those who register
The Faculty Actively Fostering a Sense of Belonging SIG will focus on faculty looking inward into how we can create a more inclusive learning environment. Join us as we dive deeper into this topic, and utilize Dr. Tracie Addy’s keynote address and book as a framework to share our thoughts and ideas. The first 10 registrants will be provided Dr. Addy’s co-authored book – What Inclusive Instructors Do. The group intends to address the big question: How can we actively foster an inclusive class and sense of belonging, while also encouraging students to take ownership of their learning?
Legacy Fellows' SIG Content
Interested in exploring previous years’ SIG content from our Legacy Fellows, then check out innovative teaching resources here. Topics include but are not limited to:
Active Learning with Pirate Patch
Universal Design of Instruction
Trauma and Resilience
The Dark (& Bright) Side of Human Communication
Facilitating a Community of Inquiry
