Partner Power Hours

This month, we’re excited to spotlight two Power Hours designed to enrich your teaching practice through collaboration with colleagues across UBalt. These sessions bring together the collective expertise of our university’s community to foster growth and innovation in our teaching methodologies:

Enhancing Courses with Open Educational Resources (OER)

• Date: February 20, 1-2pm
• Location: RLB, 2nd Level
• In Collaboration With: Michael Shochet and Carey Miller from UBalt’s DOERS3 Group

Delve into the benefits of Open Educational Resources (OER) to support dynamic, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences. Discover how OER can be a powerful tool in your teaching arsenal, from reducing student costs to offering customizable course materials. This session aims to provide practical advice on integrating OER into your courses, with an emphasis on the resources and support available to you.

Integrating Experiential Learning with the Denit Honors Program

• Date: February 27, 1pm-2pm
• Location: RLB, 1st Level
• In Collaboration With: Sally Farley, Director of the Denit Honors Program

Discover the potential of experiential learning to transform your courses. Sally Farley will share insights from the Denit Honors Program, illustrating how embedding real-world experiences within academic frameworks can create enriching educational environments. This session is a chance to explore practical ways to incorporate experiential learning, enhancing the depth and impact of your teaching.

These Power Hours represent a shared effort to leverage the wealth of knowledge within our university community. By participating, you’re not just attending a session but joining a conversation about advancing our collective teaching practice. We encourage you to take part in these collaborative sessions, where learning from peers enriches our teaching and ultimately benefits the UBalt student experience.