January 11, 2024
9:15am-4:00pm
Thank you for attending the 2024 UWM Teaching and Learning Symposium! We are excited to be offering the symposium virtually this year, and we would like to express our gratitude to all presenters for contributing to a diverse and engaging program.
The program consists of a welcome and a keynote to kick off the event followed by five, 45-minute time slots with multiple concurrent sessions. Please note that all sessions, including comments added to the chat, will be recorded and made available for later viewing. Additional information about these recordings and how to access them will be made available following the symposium.
Joining Sessions
To enter a session, first ensure you have Zoom downloaded to your computer, then click the “Link to Session” 
button to the right of the session title (see below). Session rooms will only be active the day of the symposium.
For a full description of the session, click the hyperlinked session title.
If you would like additional information in using Zoom check out the following support documents.
Accessing Session Files
Any session slides, documents, or files presenters have uploaded are available by clicking the download button ( ⬇️. ) next to the session title.
If you are unable to access these files the day of the symposium, reach out to your presenter directly.
Getting Help
If you have trouble joining a session or have questions about the symposium, send a message to CETL through Microsoft Teams.
If you are unable to use MS Teams, help can also be reached by emailing Lane Sunwall (sunwall@uwm.edu). Please note that email support will be slower than Microsoft Teams.
Welcome and Keynote
9:15-10:45
| # | Title | Presenter(s) | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | Symposium Welcome and Keynote Address | Sarah Riforgiate (CETL Director) Connie Schroeder (Senior CETL Consultant) Dr. Bryan Alexander (Keynote Speaker) |
General Sessions
11:00-11:45
| # | Title | Presenter(s) | Session Type | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 ⬇️ | Supporting Teachers to Engage Students in Challenging Topics | Jenna Rheingans (Educational Psychology) Susie Lamborn (Educational Psychology) | Strategies in Teaching and Learning | |
| 02 ⬇️ | Can I have an extension? Sure! Just use a token! | Ann Raddant (Biological Sciences) | Strategies in Teaching and Learning | |
| 03 ⬇️ | Infusing Career Learning into Undergraduate Education | Benjamin Trager (Education) Benjamin Schneider (Honors) Erica Meier (Art & Design) Adam Follmer (Communication Sciences) Theodore Lentz (Criminal Justice) Morgan Foster (English) Kim Omachinski (Communication) | Facilitated Panel Discussion | |
| 04 ⬇️ | Continuing the Keynote Discussion: Delving Deeper into the Futures of Higher Education | Sarah Riforgiate (CETL) Connie Schroeder (CETL) Benjamin Gautsch (CETL) | Facilitated Discussion | |
| 05-A ⬇️ 05-B ⬇️ 05-C ⬇️ | Conflict Transformation for Teachers Simple strategies to be fair, equitable and inclusive Fishbowl Activity: Creating an Inclusive Classroom and Inviting Change | Sarah MacDonald (DEI) Susan Stalewski (Health Professions) Vipavee Thongpriwan (Nursing) Vicki Swaney (Nursing) | Microsessions |
12:00-12:45
| # | Title | Presenter(s) | Session Type | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 ⬇️ | Active Learning: Dimensions of Diversity | Candice Ruh (Communication) | Strategies in Teaching and Learning | |
| 07 ⬇️ | The Embodied Classroom Experience | Rachel Zembrowski (English) | Teaching Topic Exchange | |
| 08 ⬇️ | Teaching Soft Skills Through Improv | Sarah Beth Nelson (Information Studies) | Strategies in Teaching and Learning | |
| 09 ⬇️ | Consider the benefits of a transcalar approach to project-based learning | Stefania Palmyra Geraki (Architecture) | Strategies in Teaching and Learning | |
| 11-A ⬇️ 11-B ⬇️ 11-C ⬇️ | Escaping the Classroom Global media scavenger hunt: Using active learning approaches to explore global issues through a digital search On the role of the pre-class quiz in increasing student engagement | Lisa Brennan (Nursing) Jannatul Ferdous Zinia (Journalism) Glenn Starr (Linquistics) | Microsessions |
1:15-2:00
| # | Title | Presenter(s) | Session Type | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 ⬇️ | Enhancing Learning: Creating Inclusive Classrooms through Need Analysis | Megha Yadav (Lubar) Natalie Marie Schneider (Lubar) | Strategies in Teaching and Learning | |
| 13 ⬇️ | Empower Student Participation: Leading Dynamic Discussion Sections | Anna Rohl (History) | Strategies in Teaching and Learning | |
| 14 ⬇️ | What can I say, what should I do? | Susan Stalewski (Health Professions) Carrie Flieder (UWM Counselling Center) Rebecca Freer (Dean of Students Office) Dorrie Van Kerkvoorde (Psychology) | Facilitated Panel Discussion | |
| 15 ⬇️ | Capstone Courses -- Undergraduate and Graduate Perspectives | Elise Papke (College of Public Health) Shana Ponelis (Information Studies) Linnea Laestadius (College of Public Health) | Facilitated Panel Discussion | |
| 16-A ⬇️ 16-B ⬇️ 16-C ⬇️ | Not Just Math: Discussing Disciplinary Literacy to Help Students Solve Problems in STEM Writing Assignments: The Challenge of Using Source Examples Reading in Chemistry? Using the LIM Note Method to Help Students Learn from Text | Leah Johnson (Chemistry) Anja Blecking (Chemistry) Barbara Lucius (Teaching and Learning) Mark Sullivan (English Language Academy) Leah Johnson (Chemistry) Barbara Lucius (Teaching and Learning) Anja Blecking (Chemistry) | Microsessions |
2:15-3:00
| # | Title | Presenter(s) | Session Type | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 ⬇️ | Getting the House in Order | Carlynn Alt (Rehabilitation Sciences) Karen Miyoshi (College of Public Health) Yeeilianna Hamilton (Rehabilitation Sciences) Jennifer Earl-Boehm (Rehabilitation Sciences) Shirley J Burks (Continuing Education) | Strategies in Teaching and Learning | |
| 18 ⬇️ | Using AI to Increase Student Engagement | Deanna Wesolowski (Ancient Languages) | Strategies in Teaching and Learning | |
| 19 ⬇️ | Compassionate Accommodation: Using the Ethic of Care to Support Students and Improve Learning | Navada Hessler (Sociology) | Strategies in Teaching and Learning | |
| 20 ⬇️ | Building Disciplinary Research and Inquiry Skills (Without a Research Paper) | Anna Schmidt (Libraries) Gillian Rodger (Music) Stephen White (Theatre) | Strategies in Teaching and Learning | |
| 21-A ⬇️ 21-B ⬇️ | A Thinking Classroom in the Generative AI Era Metacognitive Test Review: Looking Back to Move Forward | Nadine Kozak (Information Science) Leah Johnson (Chemistry) Anja Blecking (Chemistry) Barbara Lucius (Teaching and Learning) | Microsessions |
3:15-4:00
| # | Title | Presenter(s) | Session Type | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 ⬇️ | What Does Neurodivergence Look Like for the Adult Student? | Susan Stalewski (Health Professions) | Teaching Topic Exchange | |
| 23 ⬇️ | Highlighting Global Connections for Student Engagement | Anita Alkhas (Global Studies) Pauline Gaignon (Global Studies) | Strategies in Teaching and Learning | |
| 24 ⬇️ | Tools for “High Impact Practice” Assignments, Courses, and Curricula | Connie Schroeder (CETL) | Strategies in Teaching and Learning | |
| 25 ⬇️ | Teaching and Learning with Generation Z | Mary Iaquinta (Italian) | Teaching Topic Exchange | |
| 26-A ⬇️ 26-B ⬇️ | 10 simple strategies to proactively support student emotional well-being Student-centered Learning: Making Your Students the Focus | Lori Bokowy (Student Health and Wellness) Andrew Westgate (Continuing Education) | Microsessions |