Active Learning Academy Spring Expo 2019

Active Learning Academy Spring Expo 2019

This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.

Event Resources

  1. Event Program [PDF, 7.18MB]
  2. Resource Booklet: “You’re Coming in Hot” [PDF, 2.79MB]

Why You Should Attend

  • Hear from a UNC system expert in active learning and inclusive teaching innovation
  • Learn from Active Learning Academy (ALA) teams about successful pedagogical practices to foster active learning methodology in the classroom
  • Connect with colleagues across UNC Charlotte who are interested in active teaching and learning

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Laura Pipe, UNC GreensboroDr. Laura Pipe, UNC Greensboro

Laura directs the Teaching Innovations Office implementing pan-university faculty development initiatives at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Throughout her career, Laura has developed academically enriched programs that promote integrated learning, teaching innovations and faculty collaboration. Her current work partners both a passion for integrated and applied learning to experiences in active pedagogies as UNCG embarks on a new vision of 21st century global and inclusive learning. Her expertise is in inclusive teaching and integrated learning, and she serves on the editorial board of the Journal for Learning Communities Research and Practice and is a Consulting Editor for the journal College Teaching.

Expo: Active Learning Team Presentations

Learn from the 2018 – 2019 ALA teams about successful pedagogical practices to foster active learning methodology in the classroom.
Expo presentations will be in both the Kennedy 236 and 234 Active Learning Classrooms. Visit each team to hear about their journey in active teaching and learning this past academic year.

Main Events

  • 1:00 – 2:30 pm Keynote: Laura Pipe, Ph.D., Director, Teaching Innovations Office, UNC Greensboro
  • 2:30 – 3:00 pm Networking/Refreshments
  • 3:00 – 4:00 pm​​​​ ALA Expo: Team Presentations

Expected Participants

  • Active Learning Academy Members (Current and Former)
  • UNC Charlotte Campus At-Large
  • UNC Charlotte Leadership