Best Practices for Online Teaching and Learning
A professional development opportunity for faculty teaching in online
collaborative programs administered by UW Extended Campus. Network and engage with faculty, instructional designers, and
media staff to share and discuss best practices in online teaching and learning.
Rebecca Glazier
Dr. Rebecca A. Glazier is a political science professor in the School of Public Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She is passionate about helping students learn and has been active in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning since she was a graduate student. After teaching online for the first time in 2009—with no training whatsoever—she become interested in how faculty can better connect with and support online students to help close the retention gap (including in her own classes!).
Dr. Glazier has published more than a dozen peer-reviewed articles on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, along with the book “Connecting in the Online Classroom: Building Rapport between Teachers and Students” (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2021). She has won numerous student-selected and peer-selected teaching awards and has served in leadership roles for the teaching section of the American Political Science Association. Dr. Glazier’s research has been featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, Ed Surge, and many other outlets. You can read more about her work on her website: https://www.rebeccaglazier.net/.
Time | Event |
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9:00am-10:30am |
Registration and check-in |
10:30am-10:40am |
Welcome address from Jason Beier |
10:40am-10:55am |
Welcome address from Johannes Britz |
10:55am-11:00am |
Keynote introduction by Crystal Fey |
11:00am-12:15pm |
Keynote addressDr. Glazier’s extensive research on teaching and learning all comes down to the importance of connecting with students. Whether we teach online, face-to-face, hybrid, or some yet-to-be-invented combination, what matters is building rapport with our students. And there is no format where this is more needed—or more challenging—than asynchronous online classes. Building rapport means seeing each other as real humans and letting our students know that we care about their success. What more can we do to center student connection in our teaching? And how can we do it without burning ourselves out? In this interactive presentation, Dr. Glazier will share qualitative and quantitative research on the impact rapport can have for students, strategies for building rapport, and evidence of just how easy it can be to make meaningful connections. Participants will leave with new ideas and strategies for building rapport in their classrooms and a new understanding of the difference it can make. |
12:15pm-1:30pm |
Lunch |
1:30pm-2:00pm |
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2:00pm-2:15pm |
Break |
2:15pm-2:45pm |
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2:45pm-3:15pm |
Refreshment break |
3:15pm-3:45pm |
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3:45pm-4:00pm |
Break |
4:00pm-4:30pm |
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4:30pm-6:00pm |
Dinner, networking, poster session, and cash bar |
6:00pm |
Adjourn for the evening |
Time | Event |
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7:30am-9:15am |
Breakfast |
8:00am-10:00am |
Morning Academic Program SessionsApplied Biotechnology Program SessionRepresentatives for the Applied Biotechnology program(s) will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. Information Technology Management Program SessionRepresentatives for the Information Technology Management program(s) will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. Applied Computing Program SessionRepresentatives for the Applied Computing program(s) will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. Associated Arts Program SessionRepresentatives for the Associated Arts program(s) will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. Health Information Technology Program SessionRepresentatives for the Health Information Technology program(s) will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. Health and Wellness Management Program SessionRepresentatives for the Health and Wellness Management program(s) will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. BSN at Home ProgramRepresentatives for the BSN at Home program will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. DMK & FNT Certificate ProgramsRepresentatives for the DMK and FNT Certificate programs will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. |
9:15am-9:45am |
Breakout session #1Information coming soon |
9:45am-10:00am |
Break |
10:00am-Noon |
Mid-Morning Academic Program SessionsSustainable Management Program SessionRepresentatives for the Sustainable Management programs will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. Healthcare Administration Program SessionRepresentatives for the Healthcare Administration program(s) will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. Independent Learning Program SessionRepresentatives for the Independent Learning programs will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. Data Science Program SessionRepresentatives for the Data Science program will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. Cybersecurity Program SessionRepresentatives for the Cybersecurity program will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. UW-Milwaukee Flex (AAS, BSN, DI/HS, IST) Program SessionRepresentatives for the UW-Milwaukee Flex programs will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. Biodiversity Conservation and Management Program SessionRepresentatives for the Biodiversity Conservation and Management program(s) will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. UW-Parkside Flex (BSBA, PMGT) Program SessionRepresentatives for the UW-Parkside Flex programs will meet in a specific breakout room for their program session. |
10:00am-10:30am |
Breakout session #2Information coming soon |
10:30am-10:45am |
Break |
10:45am-11:15am |
Breakout session #3Information coming soon |
11:15am-11:30am |
Break |
11:30am-12:00pm |
Breakout Session #4Information coming soon |
Noon-12:30pm |
Closing ceremony and grab-and-go lunchInformation coming soon |
The Venue
The 2024 Faculty Symposium will be held at the The Union South
308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53715
Hotel accommodations:
A block of rooms is being held for Monday, May 20th and Tuesday, May 21st at the following hotels. If you need a room, please call to make a reservation within our room block prior to Saturday, April 20, 2024. Hotel rooms for Monday, May 20, are primarily reserved for participants traveling from greater distances.
Please note that you will be responsible for covering the cost of travel, parking within Madison, and any incidentals at the hotel. We advise you to check with your respective campus for reimbursement policies.
The Holiday Inn Express and Suites
610 John Nolen Drive, Madison WI 608-709-5050. Use Room Group “UW Extended Campus”
- Use Room Group “UW Extended Campus”
- Complimentary parking
- Shuttle service is available, however, you must call 30 days ahead to reserve transportation if you plan to take the shuttle to or from the symposium.
- UWEX will work with the hotel to process the cost of your room. Please note: a credit card may still be needed at check-in to cover the cost of incidentals.
- Complimentary breakfast. UW Extended Campus will provide breakfast Wednesday, May 22nd at Union South.
The Sheraton Madison Hotel
706 John Nolen Drive, Madison WI
- 1-888-625-4988 Use Room Group “UW Extended Campus May2024″ or use the code “UEC”. Alternatively, you can also book through the following link: Book your Group Rate for UW Extended Campus May2024
- Complimentary parking
- Shuttle service is available, however, you must call ahead to reserve transportation if you plan to take the shuttle to or from the symposium.
- UWEX will work with the hotel to process the cost of your room. Please note: a credit card may still be needed at check-in to cover the cost of incidentals.
- Sheraton breakfast is available in their market at guests’ expense. UW Extended Campus will provide a breakfast Wednesday, May 22nd at Union South.
Parking near Union South
Campus lots:
• Lot 80 (Located below the Union South. Entry on Dayton)
• Lot 17 (Engineering Drive Ramp)
• Lot 20 (University Ave Ramp)
Centering Student Connection
Breakout Sessions - tbd
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Registration is open!
All participants, regardless of whether you are booking lodging, must register for the symposium. Important information such as meals, etc. is gathered during this time. We encourage participants to dress in their campus spirit wear.
There is no fee to attend, and meals will be provided. Hotel accommodations for participants traveling from a campus outside of Madison will be covered on Tuesday, May 21. Hotel rooms for Monday, May 20, are primarily reserved for participants traveling from greater distances.
Please note that you will be responsible for covering the cost of travel, parking within Madison, and any incidentals at the hotel. We advise you to check with your respective campus for reimbursement policies.
If you have any questions, please contact Inge Dilla at Inge.Dilla@uwex.wisconsin.edu.