Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, Washington University in St. Louis has cancelled all on campus events through July. The POGIL National Meeting will now be a virtual event.
The POGIL National Meeting (PNM) utilizes an application system. Applications were due at the end of November and applicants were notified of an acceptance decision in December 2019. Accepted applicants may now register to attend the event.
The PNM is a working meeting intended for active members of the POGIL community to participate in important tasks to further the mission of The POGIL Project, guided by our Strategic Plan. The 2020 participants will work on initiatives which are described here: Strategic Plan Working Groups
The PNM provides opportunities for attendees to interact and collaborate with colleagues in a mix of plenary sessions, parallel sessions, poster sessions, and open working time.
The registration fee includes on-campus housing for Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights, as well as all meals from Saturday dinner through Tuesday lunch. Campus housing is anticipated to be in Liggett House - a modern, air-conditioned, suite-style residence hall where participants will have private bedrooms and semi-private bathrooms.
Financial assistance is available to those who do not have access to departmental/institutional funding.
COVID-19 Virus Update:
CLICK HERE for up-to-date information relating to POGIL's summer workshops and our cancellation policies, in light of the evolving COVID-19 Virus (coronavirus) situation.
The POGIL Project's 3-day summer workshop provides instructors from both high schools and colleges/universities with a significant opportunity to obtain professional development and to gain new insights into teaching and learning.
On the first day of the workshop, those who are new to POGIL will attend a Fundamentals of POGIL session while those participants who have previously attended a POGIL workshop will attend two sessions of universal application. The start of the second day will expose all participants to Modeling a POGIL Classroom. For the remainder of the workshop, participants will follow a series of sessions focused on their chosen interest area -Activity Writing, Classroom Facilitation, or Laboratory Track. To find out which track is right for you, click on the track description below:
TRACK DESCRIPTIONS-Please click links below
All workshop attendees will also participate in informative poster and plenary sessions. Click here for a description of session offerings and a sample agenda: Session Description & Sample Agenda
While the workshop focus is on STEM disciplines, POGIL methodology is widely applicable and attendees from all disciplines are encouraged to attend.
WORKSHOP COST
Workshop fee is $475 (includes registration, materials, lunches and dinners). On campus housing (optional) for 2 nights is available for an additional $199 and includes accompanying breakfasts.
GRADUATE CREDITS
Two quarter graduate credits will be available through Seattle Pacific University for an approximate fee of $110 by registering on-line (during check-in) on Day 1 of the summer workshop. Credit card required. Requirements: You must participate in all daytime and evening sessions (which includes the poster session, lunchtime discussions and all plenary sessions). Participants must also submit answers to reflection questions that are due by July 15th to the Workshop Facilitator who has been designated as your Graduate Credit Coordinator.
Two quarter graduate credits will be available through Seattle Pacific University for an approximate fee of $110 by registering on-line (during check-in) on Day 1 of the summer workshop. Credit card required. Requirements: You must participate in all daytime and evening sessions (which includes the poster session, lunchtime discussions, and all plenary sessions). Participants must also submit answers to reflection questions that are due by July 17th to the Workshop Facilitator who has been designated as your Graduate Credit Coordinator.
***This workshop is filled to capacity. You may join the wait list or register for the July 20 & 21 workshop at:
https://events.pogil.org/event-3848087
This virtual event is an introductory workshop and is designed for those with limited or no previous exposure to POGIL. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in POGIL activities, observe facilitation strategies firsthand, and learn about POGIL classroom implementation.
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
*Participants who attend this Fundamentals of POGIL Workshop are qualified to attend the Activity Writing Virtual Workshop on July 27-31, 2020.
Technical Specifications
For this workshop, you will need to connect to Zoom via a computer with video and microphone/sound capabilities. Using a smartphone or iPad is not recommended. Technical specifications for participation in this virtual workshop can be found in our Virtual Workshop Policy.
Workshop Materials
A packet of materials will be sent to you in advance of the workshop to the address you provide during registration. Please note: If you are located outside of the United States or Canada, you may incur an additional fee for shipping costs. We will contact you prior to shipping to discuss this fee.
Workshop Cancellation Policy
A $20 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by June 22, 2020. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 22, 2020.
Building intellective capacity (malleable information processing power) is a primary path toward reducing the achievement gap for culturally and linguistically diverse students (Zaretta Hammond, 2015). POGIL (Process-Oriented Guided-Inquiry Learning) is an active learning pedagogy that provides rich opportunities for expanding students’ intellective capacity. Participants who identify with the struggle of achievement gaps among diverse student groups in STEM courses will observe this effective pedagogy first-hand. They will implement collaborative learning roles used in POGIL lessons and complete three short guided inquiry activities to experience a student’s perspective of POGIL. These shared experiences will provide the basis for subsequent discussion. Teams of participants will practice collaborative learning strategies and engage in the kind of sense-making tasks that increase intellective capacity. There will be an opportunity for participants to discuss their situation-specific concerns. Participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to begin implementing POGIL in their own courses.
Registration link: http://stem2020.ubc.ca/
Questions? Mare Sullivan joe.mare.sullivan@gmail.com
Registration for the VIRTUAL 2020 Writers' Retreat is only for those applicants who were accepted into the retreat.
Workshop Description: The 2020 VIRTUAL POGIL Writers' Retreat will provide an opportunity for individuals or small teams to spend focused time on developing, writing, and improving POGIL activities with the mentorship of experienced POGIL author coaches. The 4 1/2-day agenda includes workshop sessions focused on activity authoring, feedback sessions, and ample time for writing and interacting with other authors and author coaches.
When: The workshop will begin with an orientation on Sunday, July 12 from 4:30-6:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The workshop will continue on Monday, July 13 starting at 11:30 am EDT and continue through Thursday, July 16 ending at 4:00 pm EDT.
Where: VIRTUAL via Zoom. Two weeks prior to the workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to connect to this virtual workshop.
Registration Fee: $495 which includes registration and all workshop materials.
Materials: A packet of materials will be sent to you in advance of the workshop to the address that you provide during registration.
Graduate Credits: For an additional, optional fee of $165, participants can opt to earn 3 graduate quarter credits through Seattle Pacific University. If you indicate an interest in registering for graduate credits when registering for this retreat, you will be sent a link via email to register for graduate credits directly with Seattle Pacific University. A credit card is required. Additional requirements - Participants will submit two short activity self-assessments during the retreat. They will also submit a short reflection based on a 5 question prompt. The reflection is due no later than July 23.
Technical Specifications: To participate in this virtual experience, you will need to connect to Zoom via a computer or laptop with video and microphone/sound capabilities. Using a smart phone or iPad is not recommended. Technical specifications for participation in this virtual workshop, can be found in our Virtual Workshop Policy.
If you have any questions, please contact Ellen Harpel at eharpel@pogil.org or 717-358-4589.
Admittance into the 2020 Writers' Retreat will be decided via an Application process.
Please click here to complete the application form for this Retreat. Applications will be accepted until April 2, 2020. Decisions will be made by April 16, 2020 and accepted applicants will be provided with a code to complete their registration.
Workshop Description: The 2020 POGIL Writers' Retreat will provide an opportunity for individuals or small teams to spend focused time on developing, writing, and improving POGIL activities with the mentorship of experienced POGIL author coaches. The 4-day agenda includes workshop sessions focused on activity authoring, feedback sessions, and ample time for writing and interacting with other authors and author coaches.
The retreat is appropriate for authors in all content areas at both post-secondary and K-12 levels. If you have an interest in authoring high-quality POGIL activities, if you have already authored activities and would like to refine them, or if you are getting activities ready to submit for endorsement, the POGIL Writers' Retreat is a great opportunity for you to get feedback from colleagues and author coaches.
The workshop will be held at Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA beginning on Monday, July 13 at 8:30 am and ending at 3:30 pm on Thursday, July 16. Participants who are staying in on-campus housing should plan to arrive on Sunday, July 12 for check in.
Registration Fee: The registration fee of $600 includes all workshop materials and 4 lunches (Monday-Thursday). Dinners will be the responsibility of the participant. A pizza restaurant, Subway and 2 coffee shops are within a 5-10 minute walk from campus. Other restaurant options are available within a 20-25 minute walk or a 5-10 minute drive or bus ride.
Housing: On-campus housing for the nights of July 12, 13, 14 & 15 is available for an additional fee of $300. (Check in on Sunday, July 12. Check out on Thursday, July 16) Anticipated on campus housing will be in apartment style residences with a private bedroom, shared bathroom, living room & kitchen. Linens will be provided. Breakfast on Monday through Thursday is included in the housing fee.
Graduate Credits: For an additional, optional fee of $165, participants can opt to earn 3 graduate quarter credits through Seattle Pacific University. Registration for the graduate quarter credits will take place during workshop check-in. A credit card is required. Additional requirements - Participants will submit two short activity self-assessments during the retreat. They will also submit a short reflection based on a 5 question prompt. The reflection is due no later than July 23.
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, Washington University in St. Louis has cancelled all on campus events through July. This workshop has been CANCELLED.
Two quarter graduate credits will be available through Seattle Pacific University for an approximate fee of $110 by registering on-line (during check-in) on Day 1 of the summer workshop. Credit card required. Requirements: You must participate in all daytime and evening sessions (which includes the poster session, lunchtime discussions, and plenary sessions). Participants must also submit answers to reflection questions that are due by July 23rd to the Workshop Facilitator who has been designated as your Graduate Credit Coordinator.
***Early Bird Registration extended through June 5***
A $20 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by July 2, 2020. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after July 2, 2020.
This workshop will introduce teachers to Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) and will explore the benefits of this approach to active learning in the classroom. Participants will experience a POGIL-based learning environment, analyze activities, understand how guided inquiry is structured in a POGIL classroom, and consider classroom facilitation and other issues related to the implementation of POGIL.
Facilitators: Marty Perry and Susan Richardson
***Early Bird Registration ends June 15th***
This workshop is designed for POGIL practitioners who have been to a Fundamentals of POGIL virtual workshop, 1-day POGIL workshop or 3-day POGIL workshop and who want to have a go at writing their own activities.
Join our facilitators Rick Moog, Shawn Simonson, Laura Trout, Michael Garoutte, Karl Bailey, and Kristi Deaver in:
***IMPORTANT***
Participants for this Activity Writing workshop must either be registered to attend the Fundamentals of POGIL Virtual Workshop (July 8 & 9, 2020 or July 20 & 21, 2020) OR have previously attended a 1-day or 3-day POGIL workshop . We will review your workshop participation and contact you if we feel you may not have met this requirement.
A $20 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by July 6, 2020. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after July 6, 2020.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
A limited number of scholarships are available to rural high school STEM teachers from eligible counties in the States of Washington, Montana, Oregon and Idaho. For a list of eligible counties, please CLICK HERE
Selections will be based on meeting eligibility criteria and demonstrating a commitment to student-centered learning. For details on this scholarship opportunity and how to apply, please click on the following link:
Two quarter graduate credits will be available through Seattle Pacific University for an approximate fee of $110 by registering on-line (during check-in) on Day 1 of the summer workshop. Credit card required. Requirements: You must participate in all daytime and evening sessions (which includes the poster session, lunchtime discussions and all plenary sessions). Participants must also submit answers to reflection questions that are due by August 5th to the Workshop Facilitator who has been designated as your Graduate Credit Coordinator.
Facilitator: Debra Driscoll
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