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.
Join us to learn the key elements of authoring POGIL activities, including:
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Writing exploration, concept invention, and application questions that result in content mastery.
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Developing models that allow students to construct their own understanding.
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Incorporating key process (21st century) skills into activities.
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Assessing activities with POGIL Project rubrics.
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.