Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Recap - Best Practices in Active Learning and Student Engagement event

On Saturday, January  9th, Everett Community College hosted the Best Practices in Active Learning and Student Engagement event for the 5 Star Consortium Colleges.

Approximately 40 associate faculty members from the colleges gathered together to brainstorm, glean knowledge from one another and collaborate.

Here is the link to the Prezi from the event:

Best Practices in Active Learning and Student Engagement 

Here's what attendees are saying about this event:



"I got a lot of good ideas and reminders on best practices for teaching."

"I love, love, love the strengths and discovery activity!"

"The first session opened my eyes to new ways to engage with students!"

"I appreciate the tools I gained from this event."

"The bingo game helped me to feel relaxed and ready to participate."

"I loved the scenario run-through on HR policies."



















Stay tuned for more information for next event in April!

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Upcoming Event: Best Practices in Active Learning and Student Engagement 1/9/16

Save the Date!

The Five Star Consortium Colleges will be hosting an event in January at Everett Community College.

Here is the information:

Best Practices in Active Learning and Student Engagement
Date: Saturday, January 9th, 2016
Time: 8:00am-12:30pm
Location: Everett Community College


Check the Events page for more information.


Comments and quotes from previous events:

"The group activities pushed me to do things I might not have done on my own."

"This was a fabulous orientation. I had a great time, and all of the content was useful and relevant...I liked all of the tips for development my teaching practice. I look forward to using a lot of these techniques right away!" 

"Good conversation/ discussion among peers."

"I found a lot of this valuable."