We want to provide an opportunity for faculty to come together to share small teaching practices and build community around teaching.

For this session, please bring an example of a “small teaching idea” something that can be quickly shared (under 3 minutes) and has made your teaching easier, simpler, more enjoyable, or more effective in enhance student learning. This might include simple-to-implement techniques; syllabus statements; quotes about teaching; effective questions, learning activities, assignments; or other ideas you’ve tried that have had a positive impact on you and your students—or even ones you want to try.

We want this to be a fun, and non-intimidating, opportunity to connect; so, no pressure—we’re not asking for “excellent,” “best,” or super broad or revolutionary teaching strategies, and no one’s going to offer critiques. The aim is that in offering up one small teaching idea, you’ll leave with plenty more from our shared community.

Dates, Times & Locations

• Friday, 2/7, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Rose Library 5211
• Monday, 2/10, 9:30 - 10:30 AM)
  • Online via Zoom (The Zoom link will be provided with the registration confirmation email and/or program reminder email.)

Facilitators

• Daisy Breneman, CAL & CFI
• Lori Gano-Overway, CHBS & CFI

Genre: Roundtable

• Share simple, practical, and easy-to-implement small teaching ideas to enhance student learning and support faculty self-care in the teaching space
• Make progress toward building community around teaching to offer support and care for each other

Our programs are intended for JMU faculty or staff only! If you are a student or administrator and would like to attend, please email cfi@jmu.edu with your request. Refer to the CFI Programs & Events webpage for detailed information and an instructional video on how to use the registration portal!

LOG IN: If this is your first time visiting the registration page, your account will be created automatically when you sign in with your JMU e-ID and password (DUO required). Be sure to clear your browser cache/cookies upon each visit to the registration page.

• Complete your profile information:
  • Update your college/division and department (use the search feature and/or select from the dropdown) and enter your Mail Stop Code (MSC) for your department on-campus mail.
  • Add comments about your dietary & accommodation needs at the bottom of the profile form. (This information is collected and stored with your online account for all future programs you may attend.)
• Once your profile is complete, you should see a status update as complete on your Dashboard (an overview of your account).

Register by Tuesday, 2/4, at 11:59 PM.

If you find that you are unable to attend a scheduled event prior to the registration deadline, please return to your CFI Program Account and cancel your registration. If it is after the event registration deadline email cfi@jmu.edu as early as possible.

CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.

We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe any considerations or accommodations (e.g., dietary, disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in your account profile. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.