Tune into Teaching: Setting the Tone for Success – Strategies for the First Day of Class and Beyond

Facilitators:
Cristina D’Amico, Educational Developer, CTSI
Cora McCloy, Educational Developer, CTSI 

This interactive session will equip instructors with effective strategies to create a welcoming and productive classroom environment from day one. Topics covered will include: 

• Preparing for the start of the term 
• Engaging students during the first week 
• Presenting and leveraging the syllabus effectively 
• Motivating students and setting clear expectations 
• Sustaining excitement and interest in your discipline 

Participants will develop a personalized plan for their first class and receive a worksheet to guide their preparation. Group activities will foster idea-sharing and collaborative development of strategies to ensure a positive and successful start to the academic year.