This hands-on workshop focuses on designing learning experiences that invite interest, curiosity, meaningful participation, and student ownership without relying on entertainment, rewards, or technology alone.

What You Will Learn:

1. Identify features of learning experiences that support curiosity and meaningful participation.

2. Explore strategies that provide students with appropriate voice, choice, and ownership.

3. Redesign an existing lesson or activity to strengthen relevance, meaningful participation, and engagement

Workshop Details:

• When: Tuesday, March 2, 2027, 4pm-4:50pm

• Where: Lindquist Center, N116, BTLC Professional Development Area

• Who: Current and aspiring preK-12 educators and staff

• Cost: Free

• Presenter: Dr. Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology

• Register here for "From Presence to Participation with Purpose: Designing Learning Students Want to Enter

By registering for this event, you agree to be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email tlc@uiowa.edu and we will work with you to make any accommodations.