TLISI offers Georgetown University faculty and staff from all campuses the opportunity to explore strategies for excellence in teaching and learning. This year’s Institute will focus on several topic areas, including effective teaching and learning practices, inclusive pedagogies, technology-enhanced learning, Ignatian pedagogy, cross-institutional and cross-departmental collaborations, and more.
We hope you’ll join us in our efforts to make TLISI "green"! We’re partnering with the Office of Sustainability to reduce the environmental impact from this year’s Institute by providing compostable materials and expanding our recycling presence. Each registrant will also receive a free aluminum water bottle upon picking up your name badge at registration. You can help us Go Green by bringing your reusable water bottle back with you each day, as we will be limiting our supply of single-use plastics throughout the week. Stop by our information table anytime Monday-Thursday to learn about ways that you can help your office Go Green!
Technology and its use has been pervasive and taken for granted in most aspects of our lives. In light of that, it is surprising that it is mostly absent from the classroom. Although there are great technological advancements that could be relevant for teaching, most teachers do not leverage technology to enhance their teaching and classroom learning. In this session we will explore the innovative classroom use of VR and immersive technology by GU faculty. Some specific topics that we will address include: • Virtual Reality (VR) as it is used to enhance student learning in Georgetown • Professors’ and students’ experiences • Technology as a gimmick vs. a true pedagogical tool • The state of the art and additional innovative teaching practices using VR and immersive technologies • Resources available at GU and their limitations
Confirmed participants in this roundtable discussion include the following faculty and staff: Alona Bachi (School of Foreign Service), Barrinton Baynes (Gelardin New Media Ctr), Laura Bishop (KIE), Patrick Johnson (Physics), John Trybus (Cause Consulting), and Sarah Johnson (Environmental Geoscience).
Intended audience: GU faculty and technology staff
Outcomes: • Sharing knowledge and resources employed by GU faculty • Discussing the contribution of immersive technology to increase efficacy of teaching and learning • Increasing awareness of GU faculty to available technological resources and provide ideas for technology-enhanced learning. • Examining options for increasing availability of and access to immersive technology and resources at GU.
