December Teaching Symposium

Thursday, December 12, 9:30am-2:00pm

You can find the link to the event recording and summaries from the full learning sciences series on this website.

Click here to see the full program and schedule.

Keynote: Accepting Not Knowing as Part of the Learning Process

Dr Ayanna Thomas

Professor and Dean of Research for Arts and Sciences, The School of Arts and Sciences

Professor, Psychology

Panelists:

Lan Anh Do Graduate Student, Psychology	Heather S. Nathans Nathan and Alice Gantcher Professor of Judaic Studies, Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies	David Hammer Professor, Education, Physics & Astronomy & Tisch College

The in-person event will be hosted at the Joyce Cummings Center on the Medford Campus. The online program will provide zoom access to the morning Keynote & Faculty Panel, and the afternoon remote workshop session.

Workshop #1 - In Person

Play Space - Applying Learning Sciences in Your Classroom

Join a hands-on, exploratory session designed to connect the themes from this symposium, "Accepting Not Knowing as Part of the Learning Process," with practical classroom strategies grounded in learning science. Guided by CELT staff, this workshop creates a "play space" where you and your colleagues can experiment with and adapt evidence-based practices that foster deep learning and resilience in the face of uncertainty.

Facilitated by Dana Leeman, Carie Cardamone, Heather Dwyer, Jean Otsuki (CELT)

Workshop #2 - Online

Come explore educational technology tools to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes while applying key learning science principles across online, hybrid, and in-person teaching environments!

Participants will review essential learning science concepts—such as cognitive load theory, spaced repetition, and active learning—before considering practical applications for a variety of technological tools and strategies that align with these principles. From leveraging readily available Canvas features and collaborative platforms to introducing emerging multimedia resources and interactive learning tools, faculty will discover innovative ways to integrate technology into their courses effectively to improve student success. By the end of the session, participants will leave with an actionable plan to enhance their teaching practices using technology, ultimately fostering a more engaging and effective learning experience for their students.

Facilitated by Betsy Buford, Ally Leigh, and Jen Fidler (ETS)