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Tune into Teaching: Active Learning Anywhere

August 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators:
Cristina D’Amico, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Graduate Student Development & TA Training, TATP/CTSI
Samantha Chang, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI 

In this webinar, we will provide tips and strategies for incorporating active learning that can be used in any learning environment (in-person, online synchronous, and online asynchronous). We will model various activities that you can incorporate into your courses. This webinar will highlight how you can use Quercus and the Academic Toolbox to support the implementation of these active learning strategies. Please note that this session will feature an activity that allows you to experience breakout groups.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify active learning strategies that can be used in different course modalities
  • Implement active learning strategies using tools in Quercus and the Academic Toolbox and various classroom affordances
  • Navigate Quercus and active learning support resources

Part of CTSI’s Tune into Teaching Series

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August 7, 2025
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