Engage 2018: The Conference for Higher Education Innovators

How to Create an Agile Classroom, with a keynote by Sir Ken Robinson

October 26-27, 2018
Chicago, Illinois

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Creating an agile classroom

A static classroom is an ineffective classroom. Unlock the power of dynamic, student-centered learning at Engage 2018. From innovative course design to interactive, real-time content creation, Engage will empower you with the tools, strategies and insider knowledge you need to enhance your teaching methods and raise your profile in higher education.

  • Trade tips with and get inspired by fellow educators
  • Hear from experts in Open Educational Resources, instructional design, active learning and interactive educational content creation
  • Build and workshop your expertise in the latest teaching techniques
  • Master the latest teaching trends and classroom tech
  • Network with like-minded educators who share your passion for teaching
  • Earn your Top Hat Certification

Who it's for

• Educators at colleges and universities
• Department heads and post-secondary leaders
• Education technology advisors and administrators

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Two days of inspiration, idea-sharing and great memories

View the gallery from Day 1 • Day 2

Speakers Who Entertain, Challenge—and Wow

Mike Silagadze

CEO, Top Hat

Sir Ken Robinson

Internationally acclaimed expert on creativity and innovation
Click here to see the full list of speakers at Engage 2018

Engage 2018 Event Venue

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
221 N Columbus Drive
Chicago, Illinois

Day One Agenda at a Glance

8:00 a.m.

Registration and breakfast

9:30 a.m.

Opening keynote featuring Top Hat co-founder and CEO, Mike Silagadze

10:30 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m.

Breakout session Big Change: Case Studies of Course Transformation

10:45 a.m.

Breakout session Using Technology to Improve Comprehension and Critical Thinking (Workshop)

10:45 a.m.

Breakout session Classroom Accessibility (Workshop)

11:45 a.m.

Breakout session Textbook Heroes: How Interactive Textbooks Make Learning More Impactful

11:45 a.m.

Breakout session Fun with Formative Assessment: Techniques for Active Teaching and Learning

12:30 p.m.

Lunch

1:30 p.m.

Breakout session Approaching Teaching with a Growth Mindset

1:30 p.m.

Breakout session Community and Collaboration: Authorship in the Digital Age

2:30 p.m.

Breakout session Personalized Learning for Student Success

2:30 p.m.

Breakout session A Conversation with Top Hat Product Management

2:30 p.m.

Breakout session Authoring (Workshop)

3:15 p.m.

Break and poster sessions

4:00 p.m.

Customer keynote: José Vazquez

5:00 p.m.

Top Hat’s Innovative Educator Awards

5:15 p.m.

Cocktail reception

6:30 p.m.

Break (head back to your room to freshen up)

7:00 p.m.

Dinner

10:00 p.m.

End of day one

Day Two Agenda at a Glance

7:00 a.m.

Early breakfast (Top Hat Certification participants only)

7:30 a.m.

Earn Your Top Hat Certification (optional)

9:30 a.m.

Breakfast (for all Engage attendees)

10:30 a.m.

Break

11:00 a.m.

Opening keynote: Where the Top Hat platform is headed

12:00 p.m.

Day two keynote: Sir Ken Robinson

1:00 p.m.

Lunch

2:00 p.m.

Breakout session Making space for faculty in the OER movement

2:00 p.m.

Breakout session Dealing Constructively with Student Emotions

2:45 p.m.

Break

3:00 p.m.

Breakout session What Does Engagement Really Mean?

3:00 p.m.

Breakout session Creating a More Inclusive Learning Community (Workshop)

3:45 p.m.

Closing remarks

4:00 p.m.

End of conference

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