November 2014 SLATE Meeting

Main Agenda Item   Promoting Pedagogical Innovation and Student Engagement Through Modern Learning Spaces Learn how Saint Xavier University is engaging students and faculty in modern pedagogically flexible learning spaces. These spaces are designed to cross the line between the three spaces students often spend a great deal of time in; the Classroom, Work, and the Coffee Shop. The rooms, designed in partnership with Herman Miller, takes advantage of current literature and principles of designing modern active learning spaces. The presenters; Dr. Chris Zakrzewski, Assistant Provost for Technology and Instructional Innovation, Dr. Renee Robinson, Associate Professor of Communication and Michelle Carpenter, Learning Spaces Research Program Analyst, will share how Saint Xavier and Herman Miller came together under a common goal to research the effectiveness of their new spaces. additional references: •  "Designing 21st Century Learning Spaces" •  "From Classroom to Learning Space"

* RSVP TODAY * Please Click Here Meeting Details Date:  November 19, 2014 Time:  Beginning at 10:00am Hosted by:   Saint Xavier University Meeting Location: Warde Academic Building room L-303 use parking lot 9 Additional information shown below Short Survey CLICK HERE to complete a short survey on your preference for the day and time of the monthly SLATE meetings.

On the SLATE... •  If you attended the 2014 SLATE Conference, please remember to complete the Conference Evaluation Form. •  Mark your calendar now - December SLATE Meeting and Holiday Cheer Event.  December 17, 2014 and hosted by Chicago State University. •  If you are able to host a meeting in 2015, please send an email with your first and second choices. Campus Address: Saint Xavier University 3700 West 103rd Street Chicago, IL  60655 Directions/Parking/Campus Map Directions  |  Map Campus Phone Number: 844-GOTO-SXU NOTE: If your are unable to attend in person - the monthly SLATE meetings  are streamed live using Blackboard Collaborate. To participate, visit: http://live.slategroup.org/ and enter your name to login.  Streaming will begin at approximately at 9:55am