1-101 // Making Learning Significant: Integrating the human dimension into course design

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP (1 hour 45 minutes)

Presenters:
     Dr. Lindsay Meador - Accreditation and Senior Program Manager; School of Continuing and Professional Studies; Washington University in St. Louis
     Dr. Jerol Enoch - Instructional Designer; St. Charles Community College
     Dr. Michael Porterfield - Educational Technology Manager; McKendree University

Audience: Higher Education

Time and Location: 12:15 - 2:00 p.m.; Room 101

MODE: Face-to-Face (Face-to-Face Presenters + Face-to-Face Attendees)

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how Fink's taxonomy of significant learning can be applied to course design to create lasting, impactful, rich learning experiences for their students. We will examine the key components of significant learning and how to integrate dimensions like caring, human understanding, and learning how to learn into course goals, assessments, and activities. Educators will leave with concrete strategies to incorporate the human element into their teaching.


1-115 // Engineering ChatGPT Prompts for the Classroom

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP (1 hour 45 minutes)

Presenters: 
     Dr. Alexander Douglas - Assistant Teaching Professor of Mining & Explosives Engineering; Missouri S&T
     Dr. Rachel Schneider - Associate Teaching Professor of English & Technical Communication; Missouri S&T

Audience: Higher Education

Time and Location: 12:15 - 2:00 p.m.; Room 115

MODE: Face-to-Face (Face-to-Face Presenters + Face-to-Face Attendees)

This workshop explores the applications of ChatGPT in universities from both engineering and humanities perspectives, focusing on prompt engineering and ethically implementing ChatGPT in assessments or classroom activities. Participants will learn about the nuances of prompt engineering and engage in interactive exercises. The workshop will provide examples and resources that can be adapted across multiple disciplines.


1-216 // Bringing the Museum To You

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP (1 hour 45 minutes)

Presenter: Dr. Nicol Allen - Assistant Professor of Museum Studies & History; Westminster College

Audience: Higher Education

Time and Location: 12:15 - 2:00 p.m.; Room 216

MODE: Face-to-Face (Face-to-Face Presenter + Face-to-Face Attendees)

2 hands on activities that brings the museum to the classroom. We will conduct an exercise in uncovering curiosity cabinets that focuses on creativity with objects. Followed by the creation of a micro exhibit that highlights the themes central to curiosity cabinets and their inception.