Preconference Workshop with UW Teaching and Learning Keynote Speaker, Joe Kim: Multimedia Learning Principles for Enhanced Student Learning (CTE797)
Date: Wednesday, April 25, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Location: SJ2 2003
Facilitator: Joe Kim, Associate Professor in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour, McMaster University
Workshop description
Among the many different teaching strategies to consider, we can impact student learning by improving the organization and design of your PowerPoint slides. For most instructors, PowerPoint slides remain the basic unit of delivering course materials. Think about the ineffective lectures you have sat through as a student, researcher and instructor; lectures that lack organization, clarity, and engagement fail to connect with students. Students stop listening and turn to copying slides verbatim with little critical thinking.
How do your teaching lectures compare to these experiences? If you want to motivate a passion for learning, the best place to start is effectively delivering course materials. Applying findings developed in controlled-lab and classroom-based studies can lead to improved lectures which then translate into durable learning that extends from short-term tests to beyond the final exam. Unfortunately, many presenters have little understanding of the underlying multimedia learning principles that can guide learning. This workshop introduces key design principles, the importance of creating a "story structure", and a practical plan for delivering lectures with a cohesive message.
This session will be a hands-on, interactive workshop where participants will have the opportunity to create and receive feedback on their presentations. To get the most out of the workshop, participants should bring a laptop or mobile device where they are able to create PowerPoint presentations. CTE will also provide a laptop if needed.
Guided Research Discussion
In preparation for the workshop, we invite participants to join a guided discussion of readings/research related to applying the science of learning and multimedia design principles to teaching and learning
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: DC 1301
Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Coffee will be provided.
Registration
- Open to faculty and staff.
- Registration is required.
- Difficulty registering? Read our registration help guide.
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. 33857) 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.