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Leading effective discussions Walk-ins Welcome In-Person

At their best, classroom discussions invite students into the heart of academic inquiry: questioning, exploring, and building knowledge together. In this in-person workshop, we explore techniques for starting conversations, encouraging participation, and navigating common discussion challenges. Participants will leave with a toolkit of approaches to create more inclusive, productive, and engaging classroom dialogue.

Upon completion of this learning experience, participants will be able to:

Draft discussion prompts that support meaningful student engagement.
Select strategies to increase student readiness for participation.
Explore facilitation techniques for guiding productive discussions.
Plan a debriefing approach that promotes reflection and reinforces learning.

Date:: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time:: 9:30am - 11:00am
Time Zone:: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:: CTLI Rm W207 (Main Library, 2 West)
Audience:: Future Faculty In-Class Educators Online Educators Quality Matters
Categories:: Improving Courses In-person Session Special Topics

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