2013 Teaching and Learning Symposium this week

May 21, 2013
TeachingandLearningSymposium
Featured presenters at this year’s Symposium include Constance Steinkuehler and John Hawks

UW-Madison Libraries are among the sponsors for this year’s Teaching and Learning Symposium, to be held Wednesday May 22nd and Thursday May 23rd at Union South.  This year’s theme is educational innovation, an idea that reflects the spirit and philosophy of the Year of Innovation, a campus wide initiative to highlight, promote, and celebrate UW-Madison’s ongoing contributions to research, teaching, and service.

This year’s symposium will showcase new and innovative ideas and best practices for enhancing student learning.  Variety of presenters are slated to share cutting edge theories and research into new pedagogical models including MOOCs and Smart Media, STEM initiatives, and more.  Constance Steinkuehler, Co-Director of the Games+Learning+Society initiative at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery is a featured presenter this year, and will share insights into the movement toward Games in Education.

At a glance:

  • What: 2013 Teaching and Learning Symposium | Sparking Innovation: Ideas to Impact
  • When: Wednesday May 22 + Thursday May 23
  • Where: Union South, 1308 W. Dayton Street

For more information on schedules and panels, or to register, check out the links below: