The University of West Georgia's Innovations in Pedagogy Conference facilitates engaging conversations about best practices in teaching and learning - and provides a forum for sharing ideas across disciplinary boundaries.

 

What do you think of when you hear the phrases” “experiential learning” and “career readiness”? Study Abroad? Internships? Service Learning? Undergraduate Research? That’s all correct, but there are a lot of other ways that faculty are providing students with opportunities to expand their knowledge and sharpen their skills through meaningful learning experiences. The Institute for Faculty Institute invites you to submit a proposal on the innovative ways that you prepare your students for their careers, both inside and beyond the traditional classroom. Topics might include alternative course materials, innovative uses of technology, or creative learning activities. Your 300-word proposal should include your session’s topic, outcomes, and activities, if applicable.

Themes at Innovations in Pedagogy

• Drawing connections between classroom learning and career-ready competencies
• Coordinating activities that have students connect with the community
• Designing authentic assessments
• Fostering student reflection on their coursework
• Implementing technology, including generative AI, to engage students
• Providing experiential learning opportunities
• Collaborating with faculty/staff across UWG to meet student needs
• Any other teaching practices you might want to share!

Conference Session Types

Workshop:

A 60-minute session by an individual or small team with active audience engagement. Presenter(s) should aim to help colleagues learn concepts, develop skills, or create materials for use in their courses.

Panel:

A 60-minute session by a panel of presenters (up to 5) on a particular topic. A moderator facilitates an interactive discussion between panel members and the audience.

Presentation:

A 20-minute session by 1–3 presenters sharing a teaching strategy/practice or research into a teaching practice with 10 minutes of Q&A.

TenTalk:

A 10-minute presentation in which a presenter shares a simple, effective strategy for engaging students. Live Q&A will be held at the end for all TenTalk sessions.