Learning Things: Call for Proposals Extended - USG Teaching and Learning Conference

CALL FOR PROPOSALS EXTENDED

USG TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE:

BEST PRACTICES FOR PROMOTING ENGAGED STUDENT LEARNING

April 13-14, 2016

UGA Hotel and Conference Center

Athens, GA

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION EXTENDED DEADLINE: JANUARY 11, 2016

You are invited to propose a presentation for the 2016 University System of Georgia Teaching and Learning Conference: Best Practices for Promoting Engaged Student Learning.

IMPORTANT DATES

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION EXTENDED DEADLINE: JANUARY 11, 2016

PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT BY FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Conference Description

This conference is designed to bring educators and outstanding students together to connect in conversations about active learning and student engagement. The focus of this conference is Best Practices for Promoting Engaged Student Learning. Session topics will address a wide range of topics related to active and engaged learning and success. Areas of interest include but are not limited to:

· Developing Students’ Critical Thinking Skills

· Distance Learning/Blended Learning

· Open Educational Resources

· Collaborative Models

· Connected & Mobile Learning

· Complete College Georgia Efforts

Student Involvement

Faculty presenters are encouraged to propose a session with an outstanding student or team of students to give attendees a chance to hear from students themselves about how these efforts affect their learning experience.

Submit Your Proposal

To submit your proposal please visit the conference website at:

http://www.usg.edu/facultydevelopment/teaching_learning_conference/proposals

Conference Website

For further information visit the conference website at:

http://www.usg.edu/facultydevelopment/teaching_learning_conference

Contact:

Ginger Durham, EdD

Assistant Vice Chancellor

Board of Regents, University System of Georgia

Office of Academic Affairs

270 Washington Street, S.W.