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SUMMARY:Setting the Tone from the Start
DESCRIPTION:The way a course begins is crucial for educators to establish 
 an environment that fosters engagement\, collaboration\, and a sense of 
 belonging. Join us for a one-hour hybrid workshop where Educator Developers 
 with MSU's Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation will share 
 actionable strategies that lay the groundwork for an engaging and inclusive 
 course experience from day one including items related to syllabi\, 
 expectation setting and pedagogical transparency\, checking in on learner 
 needs throughout the term\, and way to build a sense of classroom 
 community.\n\nIn this workshop\, we'll delve into practical techniques and 
 approaches educators can employ to create a welcoming and motivating 
 atmosphere that resonates with learners. The content in this workshop will 
 be primarily targeted to classroom instructors and settings\, but tools and 
 strategies are relevant for adaptation and use by any educator in any 
 context. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just embarking on your 
 teaching journey this academic year\, "Setting the Tone from the Start" is 
 designed to equip you with actionable insights that will make a difference 
 in your classroom.\n\nUpon completion of this learning experience\, 
 participants will be able to:\n\n\n	learn how to craft an engaging and 
 purposeful course introduction that communicates the course's relevance\, 
 objectives\, and expectations\n	discover techniques for fostering an 
 inclusive and supportive learning community\, understanding how to 
 encourage peer connections and embrace diverse viewpoints\n	be equipped 
 with a range of interactive strategies\, including icebreakers and 
 technology tools\, to effectively engage students and cultivate an active 
 learning environment that persists throughout the course duration.\n\n\nThe 
 in-person location for this session is the Center for Teaching and Learning 
 Innovation. Please join us in the Main Library\, Room W207. For directions 
 to W207\, please visit the Room Locations page..
LOCATION:CTLI Rm W207 (Main Library\, 2 West)
ORGANIZER;CN="Makena Neal":MAILTO:mneal@msu.edu
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Pedagogy, Educator Onboarding, Hybrid Session
CONTACT;CN="Makena Neal":MAILTO:mneal@msu.edu
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://bookings.lib.msu.edu/calendar/CTLI/SettingTone
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