BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Events items teaser X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f46688ce92c DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241011T123000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241011T132000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/associate-vice-president-academic/events/statistic s-and-actuarial-science-fall-2024-teaching-meet LOCATION:M3 - Mathematics 3 200 University Avenue West Room 3127 Waterloo O N N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Statistics and Actuarial Science Fall 2024 Teaching Meet Up CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Statistics and Actuarial Science Fall 2024 Teaching Meet Up wil l focus\non the theme of group work and will offer the following\npresenta tions: \n\n* Tharun Abraham Aju and Minzee Kim\, speaking about group wo rk from\nan undergraduate/graduate student perspective\n * Matthew Babela\ , speaking on how to facilitate effective groups\n * Diana Skrzydlo\, spea king on technology tools for flexible group\nprojects DTSTAMP:20260501T083832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f46688d20df DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T133000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T150000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/associate-vice-president-academic/events/student-l ed-individually-created-course-slicc-instructor SUMMARY:Student Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) Instructor Workshop :\nIntroduction to the SLICC Framework CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:LOCATION: TBD\n\nFACILITATORS: Dr. Simon C. Riley\n[https:// www.ed.ac.uk/profile/scriley] and Katherine Lithgow\n[https://uwaterloo. ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/profiles/katherine-lithgow] \n\nJoin D r. Simon C. Riley\n[https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/scriley] (University of Edinburgh) for\nan interactive workshop on the S\n[https://uwaterloo.ca/c entre-for-teaching-excellence/areas-support/integrative-learning/student-l ed-individually-created-courses-sliccs]tudent-Led\nIndividually Created Co urse (SLICC)\n[https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/areas-s upport/integrative-learning/student-led-individually-created-courses-slicc s] framework\,\nan approach to self-directed experiential learning develo ped at the\nUniversity of Edinburgh. Discover how this innovative approach allows\nstudents to design their own learning experiences\, fostering cri tical\nthinking\, creativity\, and reflective practice. Simon will share\n practical insights on implementing SLICCs\, discuss their impact at the\nU niversity of Edinburgh\, and share how including the SLICC framework\ncoul d further benefit the University of Waterloo. DTSTAMP:20260501T083832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f46688d2eec DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T093000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T113000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/associate-vice-president-academic/events/supportin g-interdisciplinary-learning-through-sliccs SUMMARY:Supporting Interdisciplinary Learning Through SLICCs CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:LOCATION: NH 3318\n\nFACILITATORS: Dr. Simon C. Riley\n[http s://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/scriley] and Katherine Lithgow\n[https://uwater loo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/profiles/katherine-lithgow] \n\nJoi n Dr. Simon C. Riley\n[https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/scriley] (University of Edinburgh) as\nhe explores how the S\n[https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-fo r-teaching-excellence/areas-support/integrative-learning/student-led-indiv idually-created-courses-sliccs]tudent-Led\nIndividually Created Course (SL ICC)\n[https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/areas-support/i ntegrative-learning/student-led-individually-created-courses-sliccs] fram ework\ncan be a powerful tool for supporting  interdisciplinary learning. In\nthis talk\, Dr. Riley will discuss how the SLICC framework is being\n used in multiple programs at the University of Edinburgh to support\ninter disciplinarity in education and research. Learn how this\ninnovative frame work can be applied in the University of Waterloo\ncontext to support our Waterloo at 100 goal of increasing\ninterdisciplinary learning experiences that prepare students for\ncomplex\, real-world challenges. DTSTAMP:20260501T083832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f46688d3d96 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T090000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/associate-vice-president-academic/events/supportin g-self-directed-learning-uw-using-student-led SUMMARY:Supporting Self-Directed Learning at UW using the Student Led\nIndi vidually Created Course (SLICC) Framework: Preparing Students for\nLife Af ter Graduation CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Katherine Lithgow\n\nWhat’s Happening at UW\nIns tructor Panel: Integrating the SLICC Framework\n\nJoin us for an engaging panel discussion with instructors who will\nshare their insights and exper iences integrating the S\n[https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excel lence/areas-support/integrative-learning/student-led-individually-created- courses-sliccs]tudent-Led\nIndividually Created Course (SLICC)\n[https://u waterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/areas-support/integrative-learn ing/student-led-individually-created-courses-sliccs] framework.\nLearn ho w this self-directed\, experiential learning approach empowers\nstudents t o take control of their learning\, fosters critical thinking\,\nand encour ages reflective practice. The instructors will also share\ntheir experienc es integrating this model into their courses\,\nhighlighting key takeaways for other instructors interested in\nemploying the framework. Whether you 're looking to implement a\nself-directed learning framework or simply cur ious about SLICCs\, this\nsession offers valuable perspectives and practic al advice.\n\nWhat do our students say?\nStudent Panel: How SLICCs Empower Ownership of Learning\n\nHear from past students as they share their pers onal experiences\nundertaking a S\n[https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teach ing-excellence/areas-support/integrative-learning/student-led-individually -created-courses-sliccs]tudent-Led\nIndividually Created Course (SLICC)\n[ https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/areas-support/integrat ive-learning/student-led-individually-created-courses-sliccs] project.\nT his panel will delve into how SLICCs allow students to take ownership\nof their education\, develop critical skills\, and pursue their\npassions. Th ey share their experiences undertaking the project guided\nby the SLICC fr amework\, and the different ways they have been able to\napply knowledge\, skills and mindset gained through the SLICC project\nafter their courses have ended.  Whether you're a student curious\nabout SLICCs or an instruc tor looking to understand the student\nperspective\, this session offers l ived experience on the value of\nSLICCs both inside the classroom and beyo nd. DTSTAMP:20260501T083832Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f46688d4c90 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T103000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/associate-vice-president-academic/events/ignite-cl assroom-active-learning-strategies-foster-student LOCATION:MC - Mathematics & Computer Building 200 University Avenue West MC 2036 Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Ignite the Classroom: Active Learning Strategies to Foster Student\ nSuccess CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: Centre for Teaching Excellence and Faculty of Math  \n\nFacilitators: Matthew Babela\n[https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teachin g-excellence/profiles/matthew-babela] and\nDan Wolczuk [https://uwaterloo .ca/math/profiles/dan-wolczuk]\n\nIn-person\, MC 2036\n\nUnlock the potent ial of your classroom with our engaging workshop on\nActive Learning! Desi gned for educators seeking to enhance student\nengagement and retention\, this session will delve into the literature\non active learning and explor e a variety of active learning techniques\nthat foster a dynamic learning environment. Participants will have\nopportunities to share with each oth er about how they are integrating\nactive learning into their own classes. DTSTAMP:20260501T083832Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR