Are you already including hands-on experiences in your classes? Have you been thinking about new ways to engage students in their coursework?  Buffalo State’s Applied Learning initiative is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to dive deep into applied learning. This two-day mini-conference workshop, to be held January 12 and 13, 2022 from 9:00am - 3:00pm will explore Applied Learning as High Impact Practices, tenets for effective and meaningful experiences, and the various ways Applied Learning is happening at Buffalo State.

Applied learning refers to an educational approach whereby students learn by engaging in the direct application of skills, theories, and models. Buffalo State is committed to providing a variety of applied learning opportunities for students, including internships, service-learning, research, civic engagement, and international and domestic study away. For more information about Applied Learning https://appliedlearning.buffalostate.edu/about        

The workshop will cover:

• Forms of applied learning and strategies for integration
• Orientation, preparation, and training for student participants
• Monitoring and continuous improvement
• Structured reflection
• Assessment and evaluation

This unique and collaborative workshop will bring together valuable expertise and resources from across campus including the Teaching and Learning Center, Civic and Community Engagement, Global Engagement, and others. Don’t miss out on this important faculty learning opportunity! Email Ann Emo for questions.