The POGIL National Meeting (PNM) utilizes an application system. Applications were collected and applicants were notified of an acceptance decision in December 2021. 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 2022 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.
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING COVID VACCINATION:
Washington University in St. Louis will be requiring all summer conference participants to show documented proof of COVID vaccination or an exemption. (Exactly how we will need to provide documentation is TBD at this time. We will share details/instructions when they become available to us.) To be in line with POGIL's policy for all in-person workshops this summer (linked HERE), we will be requiring all PNM participants to be fully vaccinated with up-to-date boosters (as per CDC guidelines), with no exemptions. 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.
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:
Facilitator: Kristi Deaver
Facilitator: Heather Wilson-Ashworth and Mare Sullivan
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 virtual symposium is dedicated to the topic of climate justice and how you can transform your classroom to address this timely and pressing issue. The event is designed to help educators from all disciplines incorporate and address climate justice into their active-learning, action-oriented classrooms.
During the symposium, you will:
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 Cancellation Policy
A $50 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by May 30, 2022. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after May 30, 2022.
Facilitator: Amy Phelps
This is a private conference for a grant project. Only the participants and leaders of the conference will be given the required registration code.
COVID Policy
Please be aware that in the interest of everyone's health and safety, we will require all attendees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster prior to attending the conference. We will follow the CDC's recommended masking protocols and may require masking of all attendees when indoors. We will review our health and safety protocols closer to the time of the workshops, and will clearly communicate our expectations to all attendees. As we approach the event, we will have a document with all pertinent information and ask you to sign your agreement to the terms of attendance.
If you have any questions about this conference, please contact Julie Boldizar, Event Coordinator, at 717-358-4661 or via email at: julie.boldizar@pogil.org.
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.
Participants will engage with teammates and workshop facilitators to....
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 continental United States and have registered and paid by June 22. If you are located outside of the continental United States or register and/or pay after June 22, electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop.
Registration Deadline
July 4, 2022
A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by June 27, 2022. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 27, 2022.
Registration for the VIRTUAL 2022 Writers' Retreat is only for those applicants who were accepted into the retreat.
Workshop Description: The 2022 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 17 from 4:30-6:00 pm Eastern Time. The workshop will continue on Monday, July 18 starting at 11:30 am Eastern Time and continue 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Jen Perot at jen.perot@pogil.org or 717-358-4589.
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 April 1 pay only $475. On campus housing (optional) for 2 nights is available for an additional $199 and includes accompanying breakfasts.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
June 23, 2022
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:
Please be aware that in the interest of everyone's health and safety, we will require all in-person workshop attendees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster prior to attending the workshop. We will follow the CDC's recommended masking protocols and may require masking of all attendees when indoors. We will review our health and safety protocols closer to the time of the workshops, and will clearly communicate our expectations to all attendees. As we approach the event, we will have a document with all pertinent information and ask you to sign your agreement to the terms of attendance.
If you have any questions about this workshop, please contact Julie Boldizar, Event Coordinator, at 717-358-4661 or via email at: julie.boldizar@pogil.org.
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 in:
***IMPORTANT***
Participants for this Activity Writing workshop must attend 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 continental United States, you will instead receive electronic copies of materials.
July 17, 2022
A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by July 5, 2022. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after July 5, 2022.
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.
For this workshop, you will need to connect to Zoom via a computer with video and microphone/sound capabilities. Each participant needs to have their own computer. Using a smartphone or iPad is not recommended. Technical specifications for participation in this virtual workshop can be found in our Virtual Workshop Policy.
If you register and pay before July 20, 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 continental United States. If you are located outside of the continental United States or register and/or pay after July 19, electronic materials will be sent to you via email prior to the workshop.
July 24, 2022
However, there are only a limited number of registrants for this workshop, so we expect it to fill well before the deadline.
A $25 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations received by July 20, 2022. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after July 20, 2022.
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