If you have a great idea for a POGIL activity, we can help you write it without you leaving home! In this evidence-based, learner-centered curriculum development workshop, you will learn how to structure an activity using the Learning Cycle, weave process skills into the questions, and develop clear, robust models. Our 4-day Activity Writing Virtual Workshop features interactive team activities, as well as small homework assignments (~30 minutes) after each session. Workshop sessions will run from 1:00-4:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday-Thursday. On Friday, an optional Collaborative Feedback Training will be offered to allow participants to submit their own POGIL activities to the POGIL Activity Clearinghouse, review others’ activities, and classroom test draft activities.
Prerequisites
Virtual Fundamentals of POGIL workshop, a summer 3-day POGIL workshop, or a 1-day POGIL workshop. We will review your workshop participation and contact you if we feel you may not have met this requirement.
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 if you are located in the United States and have registered and paid by June 23, 2025. If you are located outside of the United States or register and/or pay after June 23, 2025, electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop.
Registration
Early Bird: $285 Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, March 31, 2025
Regular: $350 Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, July 9, 2025
If you would like to pay by invoice or purchase order, please contact Elaine Ressel at elaine.ressel@pogil.org to arrange payment.
Workshop Cancellation Policy
A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by June 23, 2025. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 23, 2025.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 30
Are you ready to take your classroom to the next level? The POGIL Project's 3-day summer workshop provides instructors at all levels with a significant opportunity to obtain professional development in teaching and active learning. The POGIL approach is an innovative method that has equipped thousands of educators with the tools to provide high-quality, active learning experiences for their students. Participants in this workshop will be immersed in the concepts that make POGIL unique, and ultimately bring back skills to their institutions that have been proven to help students work more productively, increase their mastery and retention of key concepts, and improve their academic and interpersonal process skills.
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 general sessions of universal application (such as POGIL Refresher, Fostering Inclusivity, Team Formation, etc). The end of the day and start of the second day will expose participants to Activity Structure and Modeling a POGIL Classroom, with an option to be introduced to POGIL Labs. For the remainder of the workshop, participants will follow a series of sessions focused on their chosen interest area - Activity Writing, Classroom Facilitation, or POGIL Labs. 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 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, which includes registration, materials, lunches and dinners, is $575. Early birds who register by March 31 pay only $525. On campus housing (optional) for 3 nights is available for an additional $300 and includes accompanying breakfasts.
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: March 31, 2025
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2025
NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
There are now TWO types of scholarships available for our 3-day in-person workshop in St. Louis! One scholarship is need-based and the other is available to applicants whose institution meets certain requirements. You will be considered for both scholarships using the same application.
Scholarship Details & Application
The application deadline for both scholarships is May 1, 2025. Priority consideration for the need-based scholarship will be given to applications received by April 1, 2025.
This conference utilizes an application process. To submit an application, CLICK HERE. Applications received by March 31 will receive priority consideration. Accepted applicants who have been given a registration code may register for the conference.
This new POGIL workshop, Beyond the Basics: Advanced Facilitation Strategies for the POGIL Classroom, is designed for educators who wish to deepen their facilitation skills. It is ideal for those with prior POGIL training and classroom implementation experience. Participants will have the opportunity to:
This workshop will run concurrently with the 3-day POGIL Summer Workshop. Participants will engage with the larger group during meals, social events, and plenary sessions, while also enjoying exclusive social activities to foster connections within this workshop’s community.
This workshop is suitable for POGIL instructors across all content areas and educational levels, including:
Post-secondary educators. K-12 teachers.
To qualify for this workshop, participants should meet at least one of the following criteria:
This 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:
Facilitators: Teresa Bixby and Marty Perry
To learn more about POGIL, http://www.pogil.org
This is an introductory workshop designed for those with limited or no previous exposure to POGIL pedagogy. This is a very learner-centered, active-learning workshop. There will be a small homework assignment given to help participants reflect on their learning and prepare for either the second half of the day or the second day, depending on whether you attend the 1-day or 2-half day workshop.
Participants will engage with teammates and workshop facilitators to:
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.
If several people from your institution are attending this workshop, you must each have your own device as you may be assigned into different breakout rooms and also need to be able to answer polls individually, etc. You must be located in your own room or use earbuds so there will be no feedback between devices.
Technical specifications for participation in this virtual workshop can be found in our Virtual Workshop Policy.
Electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop.
Early Bird Cost: $165 Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, March 31, 2025
Regular Cost: $199 Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, July 30, 2025
If you would like to pay by invoice or purchase order, please register and check out without paying. Your registration will be pending. Next, contact Elaine Ressel at elaine.ressel@pogil.org to arrange payment.
A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by July 21, 2025. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after July 21, 2025.
Facilitator: Rob Whitnell
Facilitator: Megan Daschbach
Facilitator: Megan Hoffman
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