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Faculty Friday Workshops
Please note: Sessions are encouraged but not required.
Blackboard Ultra Open Lab – Takoma Park
ST 331 Takoma ParkFaculty are invited to join the MC Learn Ultra transition team for in-person Blackboard Learn Ultra open labs. Open labs are available on all three main campuses on a drop-in basis with no registration required. Open labs are structured as…
Blackboard Ultra Open Lab – Rockville
MT 214 RockvilleFaculty are invited to join the MC Learn Ultra transition team for in-person Blackboard Learn Ultra open labs. Open labs are available on all three main campuses on a drop-in basis with no registration required. Open labs are structured as…
Finding Your Flow: Maintaining Energy and Joy in Teaching
In this one-hour workshop, faculty will explore practical strategies for maintaining well-being while navigating the demands of teaching. Participants will learn how to set healthy boundaries, develop sustainable work habits, and cultivate routines that protect their energy and foster long-term…
Let the Game Mechanics Begin! (In-person at RV)
SV 416 RockvilleHow can you draw from the engagement of game play to engage students in course content and encourage success? This workshop will cover game mechanics such as narratives, quests, leveling up, and freedom-to-fail to motivate students and encourage them to…
Blackboard Ultra Open Lab – Germantown
PK 170 GermantownFaculty are invited to join the MC Learn Ultra transition team for in-person Blackboard Learn Ultra open labs. Open labs are available on all three main campuses on a drop-in basis with no registration required. Open labs are structured as…
The ABCs of Motivating Learners: Belonging (In-person at TPSS)
ST 332 Takoma ParkWhat helps students feel like they matter, belong, and are seen in your classroom? This second session in our First Faculty Fridays series about motivation focuses on Belonging—a foundational human need and a powerful factor in learning. When students feel…
Culturally Responsive Teaching Using Choice Boards (In-person at RV)
SV 416 RockvilleChoice Boards are common in differentiated classrooms serving diverse learners at the K-12 level; however, they can be a powerful tool in college courses serving students with diverse backgrounds, skill levels, interests, and learning preferences. When combined with Culturally Responsive…
Building Classroom Community and Belonging
Participants in this workshop will explore how to craft classroom activities and community building strategies that enhance a sense of belonging for all students. You'll learn actionable techniques for promoting meaningful peer connections, cultivating a sense of shared responsibility, and…