The FDC offers two primary grant programs – Teaching Development and Teaching Innovation - to enhance teaching pedagogy that facilitates student learning and to integrate new technologies that enhance or expand pedagogical practice. Join us as we review details of both grant opportunities, hear about a few of the projects recently funded (with colleagues Eunice […]
The conversation about happiness--what it is, what it isn't, and how to cultivate it--is an ongoing discussion. Join us to learn more about what Build the Life you Want The Art and Science of Getting Happier co-author Arthur C. Brooks calls "Three Myths and Four Truths about How to Get Happier" (link here). In the book, Brooks and Winfrey […]
The two-stage exam method approaches the act of taking an exam as an individual and a team effort and views course-based assessments as opportunities both to formally assess learning and to continue the learning process. In this Learning by Design Studio (LBD), you will learn more about the benefits of two-stage exams, the mechanics involved […]
In this Learning By Design Studio we'll introduce the benefits and and principles of Play Pedagogy in Higher education. There will be an opportunity to draw (or even sculpt clay or create with objects nearby!) so if you have access to pen and paper, colored pencils, or art material please have them handy. Post your […]
With her genius for demystifying science, Temple Grandin draws on cutting-edge research to take us inside visual thinking and uncover how a world increasingly geared to the verbal tends to sideline visual thinkers. Grandin proposes new approaches to educating, parenting, employing, and collaborating with visual thinkers, with insight of particular relevance to educators from every […]
This workshop is the second of a three-part series on multi-modal projects brought to you by Sarah Archino, Paige Dhyne, Magdelyn Helwig, and Jean Schwab. Colleagues are welcome to join as a stand-alone session, even if you did not participate in the first workshop. Now that you have decided to incorporate a multimodal assignment into one […]
This workshop is the third of a three-part series on multi-modal projects brought to you by Sarah Archino, Paige Dhyne, Magdelyn Helwig, and Jean Schwab. Participation is welcome as a stand-alone session, even if you did not participate in the first two workshops. You have got your multimodal assignment ready to go and are ready […]
Special Collections and Archives offers two short summer fellowships for Furman faculty each year. Fellows explore the collections and liaise with library faculty and staff with an eye to enhancing an existing course or developing new course assignments or content to engage students with Furman’s rare and unique books, manuscripts, documents, and objects. Come to […]
Join Furman’s pre-law advisor Maya Russell for a workshop to discuss significant changes to law school admissions including: the removal of the LSAT analytical reasoning section, a growth in schools admitting on the GRE test, the introduction of the JDNext testing option, how AI is impacting file review, how the revision of the USNWR ranking […]
As we wind down from the spring semester and start looking forward to next academic year, Writing Programs invites you all to join together for lunch in the Trustees’ Dining Room and conversation about teaching FYW. Those of you currently teaching FYW can pass the torch to your colleagues teaching FYW in the spring, and […]
In Tiny Habits: the Small Changes that Change Everything psychologist BJ Fogg offers a simple recipe or formula for translating new behaviors into successful habits to help us “find our shine” and “feel unstuck.” The secret ingredient may surprise you: Celebration! Come celebrate with us to share a reflective and joyful send off to the […]
Join colleagues for a customizable Course (Re)Design seminar (CRD) to advance pedagogical innovation while developing or redesigning an upcoming course. Participants will focus on one of three areas of emphasis (or another focus of their choosing); cohorts will be guided in the backward design process with breakout discussion/design opportunities around these themes: Real-World Projects: Participants […]
