The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence is accepting proposals for Faculty Development Day Spring 2024 when we will be “Rethinking Teaching in a Changing World.” We invite you to submit a proposal that explores and showcases how faculty can drive positive change in Saint Leo classrooms and online.
In the midst of reimagining teaching within our rapidly changing world, professors are keenly aware of the unprecedented pace at which education is evolving. It is an exciting time to be an educator as we find ourselves at the forefront of shaping the future of teaching and learning. As a community of academic professionals, let’s focus on the challenges and opportunities of this fluctuating world with optimism, creativity, and a commitment to the transformative power of education.
We invite you to view the Faculty Development Day tracks and topics that reflect the dynamic shifts in education. We hope you consider sharing your insights, experiences, and strategies that will support your colleagues, elevate teaching at Saint Leo, and empower our students for success in this ever-evolving world.
Theme: Rethinking Teaching in a Changing World
Event Date: Monday, January 8, 2024 at 8:30 am
Location: Online/Virtual
Proposal Deadline: Friday, October 27, 2023
Format for presentations:
- 50-minute session-single presenter
- 50-minute panel session– 2-3 presenters with a collaborative proposal
Themed tracks and possible topics include:
Teaching Best Practices
- Active Learning
- Collaborative Learning
- Formative Feedback
- Universal Design for Learning
- Technology tools that support teaching and learning
Artificial Intelligence
- AI and writing assignments
- Assessments that integrate AI
- AI and discussion board posts
- Tools to prepare our students for their professions
- Using AI as a productivity and/or as teaching assistant
- Fostering critical thinking skills in an AI environment
Techniques to Increase Retention
- Mentoring and connecting with students
- Experiential learning, internships, and professional experiences
- Appreciative Advising
- Faculty sponsorship of student organizations
Online Teaching
- Engaging strategies
- Facilitating student-to-student interaction
- Zoom synchronous session strategies
- Instructor presence in the online environment
- Collaborative learning online
- Innovative discussion boards
Assessing Student Learning
- Authentic assessments that require creative thinking
- Assessments that develop students’ professional skills
- Assessments that integrate AI
- Formative assessments that “form” students’ understanding
- Problem-based learning
Classroom Community and Sense of Belonging
- Inclusive teaching
- Emotional and social presence in the classroom
- Strategies to build a positive classroom community
- Managing conflict in the classroom
- Microaggressions: prevention, intervention, healing
For more information on the themed tracks and to submit a proposal, visit the Faculty Development Day – Spring 2024 page on our website and complete the online form.
