In this interactive session, you'll learn how to construct more impactful and creative lesson plans and diversified teaching methods to connect with students. When you create connections with your students they can benefit from an engaging and meaningful learning experience. 

Facilitator: Natalie Kautz, Assistant Director, Faculty Center

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 

• Develop an understanding of how to foster creativity and connection in the classroom.
• Identify strategies for implementing creative teaching methods.
• Explore how to create meaningful learning experiences for students.
• Learn how to engage students in your students.

Enhancing and Supporting Teaching

This session is part of Enhancing and Supporting Teaching, a professional development series. More information.

Each semester features two themed, four-part series. 

• Each workshop is offered live on Zoom and repeated three times — choose the session that works best for your schedule.

• Tuesday (10:00-11:00 am)
• Wednesday (5:30-6:30 pm)
• Thursday (12:30-1:30 pm)

• The live, one-hour workshop includes:
  • Facilitated discussion with Rowan colleagues
  • Sharing of ideas, teaching strategies, and classroom experiences
  • Practical takeaways connected to the week’s theme.
  • Because the workshops prioritize real-time dialogue, sessions are not recorded.

• Workshops are supported by a dedicated Canvas shell, allowing you to explore techniques hands-on. 

Skill Level(s)

• No experience to extensive experience

Special Requirements

• None 

Pre-Event Survey

Before the workshop, please take the pre-survey: Pre-Survey: How Can I Introduce Creativity to My Classes to Build Connection with Students?