In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore techniques that transform traditional teaching methods into dynamic, student-centered experiences. Learn how to create an interactive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and deeper understanding. Whether you're new to active learning or looking to refine your approach, this workshop offers practical tools and actionable next steps to help you captivate your students and enhance their learning. Join us to find out how fostering active participation can lead to more meaningful learning outcomes in your classroom.
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Facilitators:
Kendra Woodstead
Teaching and Pedagogical Specialist, Office of Academic Innovation, PSU
Kendra Woodstead attended North Dakota State University for her bachelor’s degree in Management Communication and her master’s degree in Educational Leadership in Higher Education. She is most passionate about motivation theory, communication, adult education, trauma-informed pedagogy, and accessible education. She believes strongly in the opportunities for higher education to empower and support students in their lives and learning experiences.
Kendra has worked in higher education since her first year in undergrad, starting as a student aide in the Enrollment Management Office, next as a resident assistant, an orientation leader, and as the New Student Programs intern. After college, she worked in a teacher education department doing assessment and program planning. During grad school, she was the Graduate Assistant Hall Director for the Covid-19 isolation housing, and prior to starting at PSU was the Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator for the School of Education at NDSU. Kendra is an enthusiastic member of the OAI team, who enjoys contributing to student success through supporting faculty and their teaching!
Grant Scribner
Education Development Specialist, Office of Academic Innovation, PSU
Grant Scribner is an Education Development Specialist in the Office of Academic Innovation, supporting faculty on a wide range of pedagogical issues through individual consultations, facilitating student feedback, and programming. Grant holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, an M.A. in History from Temple University, and a B.A. in History from Haverford College. Grant's commitment to promoting equity in education has informed his research on pedagogies of historical violence, his work as a teacher educator, and a K-12 teacher.
Raiza Dottin
Associate Director of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment, Office of Academic Innovation, PSU
Raiza Dottin has a doctorate in Learning and Leading with a concentration in Neuroeducation. She has a background in K-8 education as well as post-secondary and higher education. Raiza's prior professional work includes a diverse background in program management and support within research, public, and medical universities. Through her professional and educational work, she has established a strong track record of educational leadership, working with programs to create the student-centered environments and active teaching and learning spaces that form the core of her education beliefs. In her current research, Raiza strives to facilitate lifelong learning in higher education through the development of student-centered environments, with a focus on innovative assessment practices that examine critical thinking through experiential learning.