Bridging the Gap: Mastering Communication In Today's Complex  Workplace - Webinar

Where: Webinar/Virtual

When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST

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Workshop Organizers:   Eric LePage of Bridgewater State University

Registration Fee:
NERCOMP Member: Free
Non-Member: $45.00

Event Overview
Discover how Bridgewater State University transformed an idea into a dynamic, Active Learning Classroom in this comprehensive webinar. Designed for higher education IT professionals, instructional designers, and edtech specialists, the session will walk participants through the entire process—from initial concept and campus-wide collaboration to final implementation and faculty training. Attendees will learn about critical decisions surrounding technology and furniture selection, overcoming project challenges, and integrating active learning pedagogies to foster engagement. Highlights include faculty development initiatives like the Active Learning Institute and insights into the classroom’s impact during its first semester. Take away actionable strategies and valuable lessons to help you successfully design, implement, and support innovative learning environments at your institution.

Session Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
 - Outline the essential phases and key decisions in creating an Active Learning Classroom, covering technology, furniture selection, project management, and faculty support.
 - Develop faculty training strategies, like the Active Learning Institute, to optimize innovative classroom use and active learning pedagogies.
 - Evaluate project challenges and successes, such as budget and scheduling, to apply lessons learned to future classroom design initiatives.

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