Attend the Fall 2021 ITT Academy on Oct. 15

• Date: Friday, Oct. 15
• Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
• Location: Aderhold Hall Room 206 (Zoom link available for those who prefer to join virtually)

Rather than a lecture series, “Unsiloed: Conversations About Teaching” is a series of interactive conversations led by invited faculty speakers from across the College who will each ask different questions about what we are learning from our teaching right now, the unexpected elements they have encountered over time, and the ways they are stretching into something new or next. What are we learning now? What does that mean for our learning alongside our students? What are we slowing down to see and lean into? Or, what is inspiring our next innovations? Each session will invite and excite rich discussion, pursue real questions, and yield opportunities for collaboration, connection, and next thinking.

Logan Fiorella, an associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, will lead our next conversation with “Generative Strategies for Fostering Active Learning” on Friday, Oct. 15. Fiorella will lead us as we explore the meaning of “active learning”. We’re told learning should be “active,” but it’s not always clear what this looks like in practice. Additionally, Fiorella will discuss empirical research on the benefits and boundaries of using “generative” learning activities—e.g., learning by explaining and learning by drawing—to foster active cognitive engagement and support meaningful learning.

Seating will be carefully distributed around the room, and, as in all UGA spaces, masks will be highly encouraged. A Zoom link will be available for those who prefer to join virtually. Please contact Nic Holt with questions or to request a Zoom link.