The POGIL National Meeting (PNM) utilizes an application system. Applications were collected and applicants were notified of an acceptance decision in December 2022. 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. One focus of this year's PNM will be to further develop a new Strategic Plan to guide The Project for the next 5 years.
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.
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING COVID VACCINATION:
POGIL's COVID policy can be found HERE. At this time, Washington University in St. Louis has not made a decision about their requirements (or lack thereof) for events in the summer or 2023. We will be required to follow the policy Wash U has in place and we will communicate those requirements as soon as they are shared with us. If you have any questions regarding these COVID protocols and/or they change your interest/ability to attend the PNM, please contact Marcy Dubroff at marcy.dubroff@pogil.org.
Admittance into the 2023 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, 2023. Decisions will be made by April 17, 2023 and accepted applicants will be provided with a code to complete their registration.
Workshop Description: 2023 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 Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO beginning on Wednesday, June 7 at 8:15 am and ending at 3:30 pm on Saturday, June 10. Participants who are staying in on-campus housing should plan to arrive on Tuesday, June 6 in the late afternoon for check in.
Registration Fee: The registration fee of $599 includes all workshop materials and 4 lunches (Wednesday-Saturday). Dinners will be the responsibility of the participant.
Housing: On-campus housing for the nights of June 6, 7, 8 & 9 is available for an additional fee of $299. (Check in on Tuesday, June 6. Check out on Saturday, June 10)
If you have any questions, please contact Jen Perot at jen.perot@pogil.org or 717-358-4589.
This conference utilizes an application system. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until the conference has reached capacity. To submit an application, click here. Accepted applicants who have been given a registration code may register for the conference.
This conference is designed for POGIL practitioners of ALL levels to gather together and share ideas, challenges, and successes regarding the use of POGIL in their classrooms. The conference format will include various types of participant-centered sessions where practitioners will share their ideas for new POGIL activities, explore implementation strategies related to using the POGIL format, and work with others to design new POGIL activities or methods of implementation. Participants will leave with new ideas for POGIL activities, new strategies for implementation, and new colleagues for collaborative projects.
NCAPP 2023 aspires to be a transformational experience for participants!
We look forward to you joining us for NCAPP 2023 and inspiring us with your ideas, expertise, and experience. Together, we will improve, enhance, and transform education for every student, everywhere.
Since the conference begins first thing Monday morning, participants should plan to arrive on campus on Sunday, June 25, 2023. The registration fee includes all lunches and dinners from Sunday dinner through Wednesday lunch. Campus housing is available for an additional cost and will be in an air-conditioned residence hall where participants will have private bedrooms and share a bathroom with no more than one other participant. Accompanying breakfasts are included with the housing fee.
This workshop is designed for experienced POGIL practitioners who have attended any of the following: Virtual Fundamentals of POGIL workshop, a summer 3-day POGIL workshop, or a 1-day POGIL workshop.
Participants will engage with teammates and workshop facilitators to....
Facilitator: Heather Wilson-Ashworth and Mare Sullivan
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:
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
If you register and pay before June 15, 2023, a packet of materials will be sent to you in advance of the workshop to the HOME address you provide during registration if you are located in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States or register and/or pay after June 15, 2023, electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop.
Registration Deadlines
Early Bird: March 31, 2023
Regular: June 27, 2023
Workshop Cancellation Policy
A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by June 15, 2023. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 15, 2023.
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, which includes registration, materials, lunches and dinners, is $525. Early birds who register by March 31 pay only $495. On campus housing (optional) for 2 nights is available for an additional $227 and includes accompanying breakfasts.
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
March 31, 2023
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
June 26, 2023
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
A limited number of scholarships are available to individuals who meet the following criteria:
1. Be a K-12 teacher who teaches in a rural county within the United States or its territories OR be a K-12 teacher in a school with at least a 70% minoritized student population OR be an educator at a Historically Black College or University, Hispanic Serving Institution, or Tribal College.
2. Have limited or no access to professional development funds.
3. Have a commitment to student-centered learning.
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:
This workshop is designed for experienced POGIL practitioners who have attended any of the following: Virtual Fundamentals of POGIL workshop, a summer 3-day POGIL workshop, or a 1-day POGIL workshop. Despite being a virtual format, this is a very learner-centered, active learning workshop. There will be small homework assignments given at the end of the first three sessions.
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 19, 2023. If you are located outside of the United States or register and/or pay after June 19, 2023, electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop.
Regular: July 4, 2023
A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by June 19, 2023. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 19, 2023.
Register here https://www.aapt.org/Conferences/SM2023/index.cfm
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 learn how to write their own activities.
Join our facilitators in:
Prerequisites
Participants for this Activity Writing workshop must have attended a Fundamentals of POGIL Virtual Workshop (any time prior to the start of this workshop) 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 packet of materials will be sent to your home address in advance of the workshop. Please note: If you are located outside of the United States, you will receive electronic copies of materials instead.
Registration Deadline
Regular: July 12, 2023
A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by June 26, 2023. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 26, 2023.
Registration for the VIRTUAL 2023 Writers' Retreat is only for those applicants who were accepted into the retreat.
Workshop Description: The 2023 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-day agenda (plus a 2-hour orientation) 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 23 from 4:30-6:00 pm Eastern Time. The workshop will continue on Monday, July 24 through Thursday, July 21 ending at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
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: $520 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. If you are located outside of North America, you will be receiving your materials electronically.
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.
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 or Classroom Facilitation. To find out which track is right for you, click on the track description below:
July 12, 2023
If you register and pay before July 12, 2023, a packet of materials will be sent to you in advance of the workshop to the HOME address you provide during registration if you are located in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States or register and/or pay after July 12, 2023, electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop.
Regular: July 25, 2023
A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by July 12, 2023. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after July 12, 2023.
Facilitators: Tim Herzog and Helen Hu
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.
Facilitators: Joyce Easter and Mare Sullivan
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