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:69f5dec0a6a78 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T133000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T150000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/teaching-incubator/events/student-led-individually -created-course-slicc-instructor SUMMARY:Student Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) Instructor Workshop :\nIntroduction to the SLICC Framework CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Simon C. Riley\n[https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/scriley ] (University of Edinburgh) for\nan interactive workshop on the S\n[http s://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/areas-support/integrative- learning/student-led-individually-created-courses-sliccs]tudent-Led\nIndiv idually Created Course (SLICC)\n[https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching- excellence/areas-support/integrative-learning/student-led-individually-cre ated-courses-sliccs] framework\,\nan approach to self-directed experienti al learning developed at the\nUniversity of Edinburgh. Discover how this i nnovative approach allows\nstudents to design their own learning experienc es\, fostering critical\nthinking\, creativity\, and reflective practice. Simon will share\npractical insights on implementing SLICCs\, discuss thei r impact at the\nUniversity of Edinburgh\, and share how including the SLI CC framework\ncould further benefit the University of Waterloo.\n\n. DTSTAMP:20260502T112344Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f5dec0aa73f DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T090000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/teaching-incubator/events/supporting-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:What’s Happening at UW\nInstructor Panel: Integrating the SLI CC Framework\n\nJoin us for an engaging panel discussion with instructors who will\nshare their insights and experiences integrating the S\n[https: //uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/areas-support/integrative-le arning/student-led-individually-created-courses-sliccs]tudent-Led\nIndivid ually Created Course (SLICC)\n[https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-ex cellence/areas-support/integrative-learning/student-led-individually-creat ed-courses-sliccs] framework.\nLearn how this self-directed\, experientia l learning approach empowers\nstudents to take control of their learning\, fosters critical thinking\,\nand encourages reflective practice. The inst ructors will also share\ntheir experiences integrating this model into the ir courses\,\nhighlighting key takeaways for other instructors interested in\nemploying the framework. Whether you're looking to implement a\nself-d irected learning framework or simply curious about SLICCs\, this\nsession offers valuable perspectives and practical advice.\n\nWhat do our students say?\nStudent Panel: How SLICCs Empower Ownership of Learning\n\nHear fro m past students as they share their personal experiences\nundertaking a S \n[https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/areas-support/integ rative-learning/student-led-individually-created-courses-sliccs]tudent-Led \nIndividually Created Course (SLICC)\n[https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-te aching-excellence/areas-support/integrative-learning/student-led-individua lly-created-courses-sliccs] project.\nThis panel will delve into how SLIC Cs allow students to take ownership\nof their education\, develop critical skills\, and pursue their\npassions. They share their experiences underta king the project guided\nby the SLICC framework\, and the different ways t hey have been able to\napply knowledge\, skills and mindset gained through the SLICC project\nafter their courses have ended.  Whether you're a stu dent curious\nabout SLICCs or an instructor looking to understand the stud ent\nperspective\, this session offers lived experience on the value of\nS LICCs both inside the classroom and beyond. DTSTAMP:20260502T112344Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f5dec0ab879 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T093000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T113000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/teaching-incubator/events/workshop-supporting-inte rdisciplinary-learning-through SUMMARY:Workshop: Supporting Interdisciplinary Learning Through SLICCs CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Simon C. Riley\n[https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/scriley ] (University of Edinburgh) as\nhe explores how the S\n[https://uwaterlo o.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/areas-support/integrative-learning/stu dent-led-individually-created-courses-sliccs]tudent-Led\nIndividually Crea ted Course (SLICC)\n[https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/a reas-support/integrative-learning/student-led-individually-created-courses -sliccs] framework\ncan be a powerful tool for supporting  interdiscipli nary learning. In\nthis talk\, Dr. Riley will discuss how the SLICC framew ork is being\nused in multiple programs at the University of Edinburgh to support\ninterdisciplinarity in education and research. Learn how this\nin novative framework can be applied in the University of Waterloo\ncontext t o support our Waterloo at 100 goal of increasing\ninterdisciplinary learni ng experiences that prepare students for\ncomplex\, real-world challenges. DTSTAMP:20260502T112344Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR