Past Events

Join us June 2 and 3 from 1:00-5:00 PM EDT each day! NETI-3 Online is not intended as a replacement for NETI-1, and we realize that some participants have not attended NETI-1 recently – or at all. Some participants may find it helpful to review some general material on active learning and on learning objectives before the workshop. At the conclusion of the workshop, the participants will be able to Define active learning, both face-to-face and online Develop plans to successfully adopt active…

Join us virtually August 5-6 2021 from 1:00-5:00 PM ET each day! This workshop will develop participants’ ability to manage student teams – particularly in the context of team-based learning strategies. Teamwork can be taught, but students require guidance, practice, and feedback. They also need to be held accountable for their behavior. Research shows that there are best practices for how to form teams, manage teams, and assess teams to improve student outcomes while maintaining an inclusive and welcoming learning…

How do I get my STEM course off to a good start? How do I design a course to save time, enhance learning and get good student feedback? If you are interested in reflecting on these questions with research-based guidance, join us at the National Effective Teaching Institute (NETI-1A) Introduction to Successful Teaching for STEM Faculty.  This online workshop is designed primarily for instructors who have taught for 1-5 years or more experienced faculty looking for an introduction to instructional…

How can I motivate my students? How can I actively engage students in my classes? How can I create a more inclusive teaching environment? If you’re interested in research-based guidance on these issues, we are pleased to announce an upcoming offering of the National Effective Teaching Institute (NETI-1B), Strategies for Promoting Student Engagement.  This workshop is designed for instructors who have taught at least one year, and will benefit instructors with many years of experience who are looking to take their teaching to a…

Join us June 7-8, 2022 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM ET each day. NETI-3 Online is not intended as a replacement for NETI-1, and we realize that some participants have not attended NETI-1 recently – or at all. Some participants may find it helpful to review some general material on active learning and on learning objectives before the workshop. At the conclusion of the workshop, the participants will be able to Define active learning, both face-to-face and online Develop plans to successfully adopt active…

Join us June 13-14, 2022 from 1:00-5:00 PM ET each day! This online workshop will develop participants’ ability to manage student teams – particularly in the context of team-based learning strategies. Teamwork can be taught, but students require guidance, practice, and feedback. They also need to be held accountable for their behavior. Research shows that there are best practices for how to form teams, manage teams, and assess teams to improve student outcomes while maintaining an inclusive and welcoming learning…

Join us June 16-17, 2022 from 1:00-5:00 PM ET each day! This online workshop will develop participants’ ability to adopt inquiry-based learning strategies.  These strategies (e.g. problem-based and project-based learning) provide an engaging way to teach courses that more closely mimics how science and engineering are done in practice.  Research shows that these approaches enhance student motivation, improve understanding of important concepts and develop students’ problem-solving and life-long learning skills.  NETI-2A participants do not need to have attended NETI-1 but…