Active Learning Classroom Training (CTE7562)

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Location: In-person, PHY 235

Facilitators: Rebecca MacAlpine

Description

​Planning to teach in PHY235? This mandatory training workshop prepares instructors to effectively use Waterloo’s flexible active learning classroom, featuring movable furniture, multiple displays and whiteboards, and technology designed to support collaborative learning. Participants will receive a technical orientation to the room, explore evidence-informed active learning strategies, and learn best practices for managing instruction in a flexible space. Through hands-on activities, instructors will adapt an existing lesson or design a new learning activity that leverages the room’s unique features. 

Registration required. (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please update your "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 43153) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.