Fall/Winter 2021
20 BRAIN-BASED TIPS FOR LESS TERRIBLE ZOOM MEETINGS
September 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
Practice session: September 23, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Not long ago, few of us had even heard of Zoom. Now it's part of our daily lives... including the awkward silences and blank stares after we ask a question. Fortunately, there are simple brain-based strategies that can help make Zoom more engaging for facilitators AND participants. Please note: this is NOT an introduction to Zoom; it is focused on facilitation skills, and participants should have some experience with the platform. By the end of this workshop, participants will:
Format: Interactive workshop via Zoom
September 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
Practice session: September 23, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Not long ago, few of us had even heard of Zoom. Now it's part of our daily lives... including the awkward silences and blank stares after we ask a question. Fortunately, there are simple brain-based strategies that can help make Zoom more engaging for facilitators AND participants. Please note: this is NOT an introduction to Zoom; it is focused on facilitation skills, and participants should have some experience with the platform. By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Identify 20 strategies to improve engagement over Zoom
- Discuss how to incorporate strategies into your meetings
- Practice specific Zoom tools, like annotate and breakout rooms.
Format: Interactive workshop via Zoom
TURNING SETBACKS INTO SUCCESS
October 28, 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 (Online).
October 28, 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 (Online).
COMMUNICATION STYLES FOR COLLABORATION
November 4, 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 (Online). It is also a prerequisite for participating in the Instructional Skills Lab.
November 4, 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 (Online). It is also a prerequisite for participating in the Instructional Skills Lab.
ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS LAB (3 DAYS)
Tuesday, November 16, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, November 23, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, November 30, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$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:
With the shift to working remotely, many people are being asked to deliver workshops online. How can we make these sessions engaging while minimizing the dreaded Zoom fatigue? In this three-day workshop, explore how to apply adult learning theories to online instruction. Put theory into practice on Days Two and Three when you deliver and receive feedback on a 20-minute mini-lesson.
This workshop is designed for people who:
Format: Interactive workshop via Zoom
Note: This 3-day workshop is Part 3 of the AURORA Certificate in Brain-Based Instruction (Online)
Tuesday, November 16, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, November 23, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, November 30, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$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
With the shift to working remotely, many people are being asked to deliver workshops online. How can we make these sessions engaging while minimizing the dreaded Zoom fatigue? In this three-day workshop, explore how to apply adult learning theories to online instruction. Put theory into practice on Days Two and Three when you deliver and receive feedback on a 20-minute mini-lesson.
This workshop is designed for people who:
- Will be teaching, training, or delivering workshops online to adult learners
- Have some familiarity with Zoom and want to practice using new tools
- Have completed AURORA Workshop’s Communication Styles for Collaboration workshop and are looking to go deeper
Format: Interactive workshop via Zoom
Note: This 3-day workshop is Part 3 of the AURORA Certificate in Brain-Based Instruction (Online)