Friday, January 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Webinar

Active learning is a student-centered approach in which pre-planned activities are used to engage the student as an active participant in their learning. Techniques such as think-pair-share, one-minute paper, concept mapping, and others have been shown to improve student learning, retention of material, and enhance student engagement and success (Freeman et al., 2014, Eddy & Hogan, 2017). However, active learning strategies can be difficult for instructors unfamiliar with the technique to implement because the strategies require preparation and skills in guiding and moderating the activity.

This workshop examines the three key student learning benchmarks integrated into active learning techniques and outlines the planning system necessary to incorporate such activities. Numerous examples from the facilitator’s own teaching will be provided to illustrate these, and attendees will participate in several active learning techniques applicable to a wide range of classroom settings. You will learn helpful tips on what you can do, how to do it, and why active learning in the classroom is important to student learning. Register

Tuesday, April 21, 2:50pm - 4:05pm - Webinar

Active learning can energize your classroom and provide AI-proof ways to assess students' progress. Unfortunately, many students groan at the thought of group work or discussions. Come learn how adding various tools and media to your classroom can get your students excited about the coursework. This webinar tackles the question of how educators can use student-facing technologies such as virtual whiteboards, collaborative documents, VR, games, podcasts, polling, and more to increase student interest both in the in-person and online classroom. In addition, we will talk about overcoming common obstacles both in planning and implementation. Register

Tuesday, March 3, 10:05am - 11:20am - In-Person

Faculty often leave class wondering whether learning actually happened, especially when discussions fall flat or student engagement is quiet.

This interactive workshop explores how short video journals (vlogs) can serve as an active learning strategy that reveals student thinking in real time. Participants will examine how video-based reflection deepens metacognition, surfaces misconceptions earlier, and helps instructors adjust teaching before high-stakes assessments. Designed for immediate application, the session will share practical prompts, grading strategies, and inclusive options that make video journaling manageable, meaningful, and low-stakes.  Register

Thursday, March 19, 2:50pm - 4:05pm - Webinar

Are you looking for new opportunities to engage students in the learning process? What about the teaching process? Co-creating aspects of your course with students can go beyond foundational forms of active learning to invite students into the learning process in ways that provide agency and autonomy, from something as simple as choosing a topic to helping to plan large assessments.

In this session, you will use the lens of relational pedagogy to discover what co-creation of learning means, identify some of the forms it can take, and reflect on which approaches could be right for you and your students. Register

Wednesday, March 25, 11:00am - 1:30pm - In-Person

This immersive leadership development session examines the inverse relationship between power and empathy and its implications for leading and engaging effectively in a global business environment. Through a highly interactive and facilitated discussion, participants will explore how positional power can shape perception, decision-making, and interpersonal dynamics, and why empathy is a critical capability for ethical, inclusive, and high-performing leadership. Grounded in practical scenarios, the session challenges participants to reflect on how leaders influence others across cultures, identities, and organizational hierarchies.

Following the facilitated dialogue, participants will complete a brief pre-VR assessment and then be immersed in a Virtual Reality (VR) empathy activation designed to deepen self-awareness and perspective-taking by placing them in the lived realities of others. Next, participants will complete a post-VR assessment and guided self-reflection.

This experiential learning activation is designed to help participants strengthen their leadership capabilities by becoming more aware of themselves and others, and by intentionally applying empathy in their interpersonal interactions—particularly in complex, global business settings.  Register

Wednesday, April 1, 1:10pm - 2:00pm - Webinar

Explore how Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) can support the design of interactive, student-centered learning activities. This session explores practical strategies for using GenAI tools—such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot—to design discussions, case studies, and simulations that enhance engagement and deepen learning. Examine how prompt-writing techniques and intentional use of GenAI can strengthen active learning, promote critical thinking, and create more meaningful learning experiences for your students.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Apply prompt-writing strategies to generate or adapt active learning activities that support engagement and student learning.
• Design interactive learning experiences—such as discussions, case studies, and simulations—that leverage GenAI to enhance participation and collaboration.
• Evaluate GenAI-generated activities to determine alignment with learning outcomes and opportunities for refinement.
• Identify ways to integrate GenAI intentionally into learning activities to promote deeper understanding, creativity, and reflection.  Register

Tuesday, April 7, 2:50pm - 4:05pm - Webinar

Are you curious how others are successfully incorporating games into their classroom as a means of active learning? Are you interested in asking what makes their games work or how they pick the game? This webinar will feature panelists from across disciplines discussing their expertise, tips, and answers to your questions. At the end of panel discussions, participants will have the opportunity to share their own experiences. Come join a growing group of educators here at USC who use gaming as Active Learning in their classrooms!  Register

Thursday, April 9, 2:50pm - 4:05pm - Webinar

You've got your mind set on active learning strategies, but how do you bring them to scale without overwhelming yourself or your students? Maybe you're wanting to do 'something' active in your big class, or to adapt a technique you're using with a smaller class, but need support with the logistics.

Join us for an overview of effective, evidence-based active learning strategies that are manageable in larger classes - whether for you that means 30 or 300.  Register