In this workshop, we’ll reflect on what factors impact learners’ motivation, and then explore ways we can motivate learners in our respective environments to support academic success and...  More

Participants reflect on their VR learning journey. They'lll revisit key concepts, share takeaways, and discuss how this work can inform future teaching or scholarship. 1. Share...  More

This is an introduction to active learning principles and techniques that promote student engagement across disciplines. Together, we’ll explore methods for incorporating active learning into our...  More

This professional development series will spotlight innovative teaching strategies using AI, shared by MU AI Fellows and Enthusiasts. Each session will feature a different group of 3–4 presenters,...  More

Join us for a session on Mindful Art with Dr. Linda Helmick where she will lead us through slowing down and allowing space to spontaneously create and play with coloring, collaging, and more....  More

Final presentations of participant projects. Attendees will share their VR designs or reflections and celebrate their collaborative efforts and learning throughout the Sandbox...  More

We’ll consider how we can transform classroom dialogue by asking purposeful questions that encourage deep thinking and engagement. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn how to select a...  More

Teaching large-lecture courses presents unique challenges—and opportunities. This informal, discussion-based group will bring together instructors who regularly teach high-enrollment courses to...  More

A syllabus can help set the tone for a course by clearly communicating structure, expectations, and resources. In this workshop, participants will learn how to draft a student-centered syllabus that...  More

It is important to avoid dismissing the value of student feedback data based on its inherent limitations. We can use the wealth of data collected by student feedback instruments to identify both...  More

We’ll discuss how to create a classroom climate that nurtures reflection and evidence-based reasoning across disciplines. After this session, we’ll hopefully be able to better articulate the link...  More

Peer Review is a critical support for teaching at MU. It is how instructors receive feedback to help improve their teaching and may be how they are formally evaluated. In this workshop,...  More

Reflecting on teaching is a key component of scholarship for educators. MU encourages reflection by requiring that faculty complete an annual Self Reflection of Teaching. This Workshop will guide...  More

Reflecting on teaching is a key component of scholarship for educators. MU encourages reflection by requiring that faculty complete an annual Self Reflection of Teaching. This Workshop will guide...  More

Teaching for Learning Effectivenss at Mizzou is "Welcoming and Collaborative". This dimension of teaching involves how courses engages students in the learning environment and help build a sense of...  More