A complimentary book, Educational Blueprints: Pocket Guide on Evidence-Based Instruction, will be available for all attendees following the plenary on the second floor outside the auditorium.
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9:00-9:50a
PLENARY: FINDING THE COVENANT PATH IN EVERY SUBJECT
Every class taught at BYU provides an opportunity to reinforce the covenant path. As we work to build a powerful people of covenant keepers at BYU and beyond, it is increasingly important to integrate our daily work and study with intentional covenant keeping. This plenary address explores ways of weaving together the daily tasks of work and study with the exalting tasks of living our covenants and seeking spiritual gifts. (Eva Witesman, Associate Professor/Public Service & Ethics)
Location: 251 TNRB
10:00-10:50a
THE STRUGGLING STUDENT: DEALING WITH UNIQUE MENTAL & SPIRITUAL CHALLENGES
Kara will address concerns with students with emotional and mental issues, LGBTQ students, and students struggling spiritually. (Kara Cattani, Director/Counseling & Career Center)
210 TNRB
SUPPORTING FEMALE STUDENTS & FACULTY
The presentation will focus on the challenges of female students and faculty. We will discuss ways to support our female students in their quest to gain knowledge and experience. We will also discuss how female and male faculty can collaborate with and support each other to create an improved learning environment for everyone. (Lori Wadsworth, Chair/Public Service & Ethics)
220 TNRB
GETTING THINGS DONE
If you are feeling overwhelmed with the number of things you have on your plate, you are not alone. Join us for this overview of David Allen’s GTD methodology where we will discuss ideas for how to get control of your stuff and create space to do your creative work. (Greg Danklef, Director/HR Training & Development)
230 TNRB
11:00-11:50a
WRITING AS A TEACHING TOOL
Often professors tell me that they don’t have time for writing in their classes because they have so much subject matter to teach. Then I tell them two great secrets: (1) Writing experiences help you teach subject material. When students write about what they are learning, even briefly, they understand and retain the material much better. (2) These writing experiences do not require much class time or teacher preparation. / Learn why writing is a great teaching tool and how to design writing experiences that help students process information without requiring a lot of grading time. Bring paper and pens; you will leave the workshop with concrete ideas for exercises you can use in the next courses you teach. (Jon Ostenson, Associate Professor/English)
210 TNRB
INTEGRITY & COMPLIANCE
Lisa will address the BYU Code of Conduct, campus security, diversity/discrimination, safety regulations, information security and privacy, intellectual property, sexual harassment, using the hotline to report behavior that violates law or policy, and more. (Lisa Bohman, Chief Integrity and Compliance Officer)
220 TNRB
COURSE DESIGN WITH THE END IN MIND
Good teaching starts with good planning. Good planning starts with the end in mind. In this workshop, you will participate in backward design exercises, so come with a course in mind--one you plan to teach in an upcoming semester. You will leave with a solid foundation you can continue to build on. (Julie Swallow, CTL Consultant)
230 TNRB
12:00p
Lunch - Salads and sandwiches. There will be seating on the 1st & 2nd Atrium levels. If you plan to attend the Education in Zion tour, please be seated on the 2nd level.
12:30p
EDUCATION IN ZION TOUR
Explore the rich heritage of education in the LDS faith with Curator Heather Seferovich. From the revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith to the contemporary worldwide educational program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Education in Zion tells the story of the important role of learning and teaching in the Church. Displays illuminate the priority that the Latter-day Saints place on education wherever they have gathered—not only a gathering of people, but also a gathering of knowledge. (Heather Seferovich, Curator and Educator)