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Refresher Workshop (1-Day)

 

ON COURSE REFRESHER WORKSHOP

Helping educators renew their understanding of On Course principles and acquire new best practices

Designed for educators who have previously taken an On Course workshop, the On Course Refresher Workshop offers an opportunity to identify successful practices integrated from the On Course Toolbox, then refine their design and facilitation. Drawing from shared new best practices, and the latest research in student success, you’ll have an opportunity to reflect, re-learn and renew your understanding of the On Course principles. You’ll also troubleshoot persistent classroom challenges, cement new learning, acquire new active learning structures, and renew your relationship to your students, colleagues and the field of education.

REFRESHER WORKSHOP AGENDA:

 

Day 1
Session Descriptions
9:00-10:15SESSION 1: CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL ASSIGNMENTS
Identifying crucial design components of effective assignments, and the Essential Ingredients for Student Success across disciplines.
10:15-10:30Break
10:30-12:00SESSION 2: BEST PRACTICES FOR EDUCATORS
Exploring what works to promote improved student learning outcomes, and the Implications of New Research in Student Success programs.
12:00-1:00Lunch
1:00-2:30SESSION 3: REFRESH AND RENEW
Developing strategies for promoting Interdependence and raising Self Esteem, and reviewing the critical On Course Principles and their role in effective curriculum design and facilitation.
2:30-2:45Break
2:45-4:00SESSION 4: SOLVING YOUR CHALLENGE
Leveraging crucial design components of effective assignments, identified best practices, new research, and On Course Principles to solve curricular challenges and improve educator efficacy.
Testimonial Color

I found the On Course Renewal Workshop a superior active learning experience to jump start the semester with energy, renewed and innovative ideas, and a purposeful time to collaborate/share with colleagues. This workshop was a solid example in lifelong learning, self-motivation, employing interdependence and getting on course for fall.–Mary C. Belknap,
Early Childhood & Teacher Education, Jackson College, MI

It is engaging. Hearing the way in which the more experienced instructors have utilized the strategies and student’s responses, encourages me. It was excellent.–Doug Jones, FYS instructor, Jackson Community College, MI

What I liked best…Getting to move around to discuss ideas with multiple participants varied perspectives and areas and amounts of expertise!!–Joy Walters, FYS, Jackson Community College, MI

This was very good and worthwhile. More of a Retreat than a review atmosphere. Everyone had only very positive things to say, and many take-a ways–John Knevel, FYS lead, Jackson Community College, MI

The one-day On Course Renewal is a wonderful way of applying the three principles of active learning–prior knowledge, quality of processing and quantity of processing–in our development as instructors……I have to think that other colleges that have offered On Course I would be interested in an On Course Renewal for their faculty and staff.–Dr. Ted Miller, Foundation Studies, Jackson Community College, MI

Institutional Studies

Read compelling data from twenty seven colleges and universities using the On Course textbook.

 

These studies demonstrate increases in retention, success and persistence rates as high as 27%.

Book a Workshop!

We have 12 engaging campus workshops and keynote offerings addressing a wide range of student success topics.

 

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Workshop Testimonials

On a scale of 1-10, I rate the overall value I received from the workshop as a 15.
Deborah Rayner
Faculty, Computer Science
Harford Community College, MD
You have created a workshop that, in my 25 years of professional development, is by far the best experience I’ve ever had.
Jennifer Meehl
Academic Advisor
Landmark College, VT
I have never before felt a workshop I attended helped me to teach. This one will!
Lynn Ezzell
Faculty, English
Cape Fear Community College, NC
I have attended a lot of workshops and conferences–On Course is by far the best!
Debbie Alford,
Director, Title III and Success Center
Southwestern Illinois College, IL
Our college needs to offer this workshop for all faculty, full and part-time.
John McGill
Associate Dean, Biology
York Technical College, SC
This workshop transformed my professional and personal life.
Susan Pitcher
Director, TRIO
Bay College, MI
Since first attending one of the summer retreats in 1997, I’ve held nine On Course workshops for our college, and I plan to offer more.
Philip Rodriquez
Director, Student Affairs
Cerritos College, CA
This was an awesome experience for an educator who was burning out!
Shay Jones
Faculty, Foundational Studies
Harrisburg Area Community College, PA
Ways I think the workshop could be improved? You can’t improve on perfect!
Dan VillaireFaculty, EnglishSaginaw Valley State UniversityMI
I am so impressed with how well thought out and integrated every aspect of the workshop is!
Kendal Friedman
Director, Student Success
Rider University, NJ

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