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Pedagogy of Play Summer Camp

Jun 16, 2025, 9:30 AM – Jun 18, 2025, 3:30 PM
Active Learning, Assignment Design, Motivation, Student Engagement

Playful learning in higher education can deepen engagement, foster creativity, and support well-being—all without sacrificing academic rigor. When students interact with curricula through play, they become more motivated, curious, and willing to take intellectual risks. During this three-day "summer camp" participants will apply play-based approaches to their teaching, and design a playful assessment for their course(s).

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CELT Participates in KYnsHIP Conference

Apr 11, 2025
Active Learning, Student Engagement

On Friday, April 4, CELT participated in and supported the KYnsHIP conference, hosted by the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment and focusing on students-as-partners programs, high impact practices, and creative approaches to student engagement.

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Kentucky Network for Supporting High Impact Practices (KYnsHIP) Conference

Apr 4, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Active Learning, Student Engagement

Join us for the inaugural KYnsHIP Conference hosted by the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (M-G CAFE), supported by The Bill Gatton Foundation. This conference aims to foster innovation in education by exploring high-impact practices in teaching and learning and features dynamic workshops, a keynote address from Dr. Sarah L. Bunnell from Elon University, and opportunities to connect with educators from across Kentucky and beyond.

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Better Practices in Student Peer Review

Feb 17, 2025, 3:00 – 3:30 PM
Active Learning, Student Engagement

In this workshop, we will explore effective strategies for implementing student peer review that enhances both the review process and student learning. Focusing on practical techniques, we’ll discuss how to guide students in giving and receiving constructive feedback, while fostering a collaborative environment that supports skill development in critical thinking and revision. Participants will learn how to design peer review assignments that are clear, structured, and aligned with learning goals, as well as how to create a safe space for students to engage with each other’s work.

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Better Practices in Student Group Work

Jan 28, 2025, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Student Engagement

In this workshop, we will explore effective strategies for fostering student engagement and skill development through collaborative group work. Focusing on practical techniques, we’ll discuss how to guide students in building essential skills such as assigning roles, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork while navigating group dynamics. Participants will learn how to design meaningful group projects that not only encourage active participation but also help students develop transferable skills that are crucial for success beyond the classroom.

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Graduate Badge: Learning Through Discussion

Nov 14, 2024, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Active Learning, Student Engagement

Classroom discussions can be a powerful learning experience for students. This workshop will engage participants in reflecting on why discussions are an effective pedagogical tool, but also what the challenges and barriers are to holding effective discussions. What structures and strategies can we implement to facilitate deep discussions and motivate student engagement?

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Using Canva for Collaborative Learning

Nov 6, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Active Learning, Student Engagement

Join us for a virtual workshop on using Canva to enhance collaborative learning. This session will feature an overview of the Canva platform and its tools, along with specific examples of how to incorporate Canva into your classroom activities. We'll wrap up with a discussion and time for questions, ensuring you leave with practical strategies for integrating Canva into your teaching.

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Collaborative Learning and Leveraging the iPad

Sep 16, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Student Engagement

During this session, CELT and UK's Smart Campus team up to explore tech-enhanced activities for facilitating collaborative learning moments that students can participate in using their iPads. The session will examine strategies for collaborative learning for enhanced student engagement, introduce apps that utilize these strategies, and provide examples for your classes.

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Teaching Through Role Play

Nov 18, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Curiosity, Motivation, Student Engagement

In this participatory in-person workshop, we’ll explore how instructors might enhance student engagement and learning through role play. Join us as we explore how you might select, adapt, and implement various types of role play to help bring your course content to life.

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Using Technology to Create Collaborative Learning Opportunities

Sep 12, 2024, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Student Engagement

Making space for students to engage collaboratively with the content in a course can have a meaningful impact on their learning. In this session, we will consider opportunities for the use of technology to enhance and facilitate collaborative learning. We will also explore specific applications and activity designs you can use in your classes

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