Winter / Spring 2022
We are offering 4 public workshops between February and April. See below for details.
- February 3: Train Your Brain for Focus (online)
- February 16: Turning Setbacks Into Success (online)
- March 2: Communication Styles for Collaboration (online)
- April 4-8 (exact dates TBD): Instructional Skills Lab (in person)
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN FOR FOCUS
February 3, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
Our brains evolved to keep us safe by tuning into the world around us. But this same quality can be a real challenge when we need to maintain focus to get something done, especially in the face of technological distractions. In this workshop, explore the brain science behind attention and distraction. Learn about the different types of attention and the role of emotion in regulating focus. Discover tools to strengthen your attention muscle. By the end of this workshop, learners will:
Format: Interactive workshop via Zoom
February 3, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
Our brains evolved to keep us safe by tuning into the world around us. But this same quality can be a real challenge when we need to maintain focus to get something done, especially in the face of technological distractions. In this workshop, explore the brain science behind attention and distraction. Learn about the different types of attention and the role of emotion in regulating focus. Discover tools to strengthen your attention muscle. By the end of this workshop, learners will:
- Identify key parts of the brain that regulate attention
- Practice strategies to improve attention
- Discuss connections between emotions and focus
Format: Interactive workshop via Zoom
TURNING SETBACKS INTO SUCCESS
February 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
We all meet challenges and we all make mistakes. Why can it be so hard to persist in the face of difficulty? This workshop explores perspectives on challenges, mistakes, and failures. By the end of this workshop, learners will:
Format: Interactive workshop via Zoom
Note: This workshop is Part 1 of the AURORA Certificate in Brain-Based Instruction.
February 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
We all meet challenges and we all make mistakes. Why can it be so hard to persist in the face of difficulty? This workshop explores perspectives on challenges, mistakes, and failures. By the end of this workshop, learners will:
- Identify the key parts of the brain involved in learning
- Explain how anxiety, stress, and failure impact learning
- Practice tools to develop a growth mindset
Format: Interactive workshop via Zoom
Note: This workshop is Part 1 of the AURORA Certificate in Brain-Based Instruction.
COMMUNICATION STYLES FOR COLLABORATION
March 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
Learn strategies for making communication more effective. Discover four different ways of presenting ideas and how to combine them to get your message across. By the end of this workshop, learners will:
Format: Interactive workshop via Zoom
Note: This workshop is Part 2 of the AURORA Certificate in Brain-Based Instruction.
March 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
Learn strategies for making communication more effective. Discover four different ways of presenting ideas and how to combine them to get your message across. By the end of this workshop, learners will:
- Identify four different ways that people communicate information
- Discuss communication preferences and challenges
- Practice strategies to get your message across.
Format: Interactive workshop via Zoom
Note: This workshop is Part 2 of the AURORA Certificate in Brain-Based Instruction.
INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS LAB (3 DAYS)
April 4-8, 2022 (3 days, exact dates TBD)
$50
Have you been asked to deliver training and aren’t sure where to begin? This workshop is an opportunity to experiment with different ways of instructing and make mistakes with a supportive group of peers and facilitators before diving into the real thing.
By the end of the Instructional Skills Lab, participants will:
Are you curious about how to create engaging in-person workshops? In this interactive three-day training, participants will explore and apply effective teaching strategies for adult learners. This workshop is designed for people who are experts in their field, but have little to no training as adult educators.
Format: On day one, learners will explore theory and strategies for live instruction. On days 2 and 3, each participant will deliver and receive feedback on a 10-minute mini-lesson.
Note: This 3-day workshop is Part 3 of the AURORA Certificate in Brain-Based Instruction
April 4-8, 2022 (3 days, exact dates TBD)
$50
Have you been asked to deliver training and aren’t sure where to begin? This workshop is an opportunity to experiment with different ways of instructing and make mistakes with a supportive group of peers and facilitators before diving into the real thing.
By the end of the Instructional Skills Lab, participants will:
- Identify strategies that foster welcoming learning environments
- Create specific and meaningful learning outcomes and lesson plans
- Practice diverse instructional activities that support engagement and learning
- Demonstrate strategies to assess participant learning
Are you curious about how to create engaging in-person workshops? In this interactive three-day training, participants will explore and apply effective teaching strategies for adult learners. This workshop is designed for people who are experts in their field, but have little to no training as adult educators.
Format: On day one, learners will explore theory and strategies for live instruction. On days 2 and 3, each participant will deliver and receive feedback on a 10-minute mini-lesson.
Note: This 3-day workshop is Part 3 of the AURORA Certificate in Brain-Based Instruction
CERTIFICATE IN BRAIN-BASED INSTRUCTION
Over the years, people have often asked us how they can create great workshops like the ones we deliver. Now we've created a program to help them design their own awesome workshops! Are YOU an expert in your field who wants to teach others what you know? We'll show you how to build effective, memorable classes using evidence-based techniques.
We've bundled three of our workshops to create the Certificate in Brain-Based Instruction. The certificate represents 28+ hours of professional development. This spring, we are offering all three workshops, spreading out the learning experience over 3 months:
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Part 1: Turning Setbacks Into Success (3 hours online) - February 16
Part 2: Communication Styles for Collaboration (3 hours online) - March 2
Part 3: Instructional Skills Lab (21.5+ hours in person) - April 4-8
Past participation in any of these workshop will also count toward the certificate. We encourage you to take them again if it has been more than a year.
Over the years, people have often asked us how they can create great workshops like the ones we deliver. Now we've created a program to help them design their own awesome workshops! Are YOU an expert in your field who wants to teach others what you know? We'll show you how to build effective, memorable classes using evidence-based techniques.
We've bundled three of our workshops to create the Certificate in Brain-Based Instruction. The certificate represents 28+ hours of professional development. This spring, we are offering all three workshops, spreading out the learning experience over 3 months:
⠀
Part 1: Turning Setbacks Into Success (3 hours online) - February 16
Part 2: Communication Styles for Collaboration (3 hours online) - March 2
Part 3: Instructional Skills Lab (21.5+ hours in person) - April 4-8
Past participation in any of these workshop will also count toward the certificate. We encourage you to take them again if it has been more than a year.