Unlock the Power of Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is a transformative approach that equips students not just with knowledge, but with the ability to apply that knowledge in real-world scenarios. With the demand for graduates who are ready to tackle complex, interdisciplinary challenges, integrating these methods into your teaching practice will position you as an innovative leader in education.
Join us and be part of a movement to redefine higher education—one that’s focused on active learning, student empowerment, and preparing the next generation for success.
By subscribing to this series, you will:
- Gain In-Depth Knowledge: Understand the fundamental principles of experimental learning, including its theoretical underpinnings, and discover how to apply these methods in different disciplinary contexts. Begin crafting your own plan to integrate experiential learning with confidence and clarity.
- Enhance Classroom Impact: Learn how to design and implement hands-on, real-world learning experiences that foster student engagement, critical thinking, and career readiness.
- Expand Professional Competencies: Acquire concrete skills in areas like curriculum design, assessment of experiential learning outcomes, and integration of these practices int the online traditional classrooms.
- Connect with Peers and Experts: Discover unique examples of EL projects that have transformed teaching and learning experiences. Engage with a community of like-minded educators and thought leaders, sharing experiences, challenges, and innovative practices that can be adapted to your own teaching environment.
- Earn a Professional Certificate: By completing this series, you will earn a Professional Certificate in Experiential Learning, signaling your commitment to student-centered teaching and career-ready education.
Experiential learning is a transformative approach that equips students not just with knowledge, but with the ability to apply that knowledge in real-world scenarios. With the demand for graduates who are ready to tackle complex, interdisciplinary challenges, integrating these methods into your teaching practice will position you as an innovative leader in education.
Join us and be part of a movement to redefine higher education — one that's focused on active learning, student empowerment, and preparing the next generation for success.
Register for the First Session For FREE!
The first session of the NACTA 2025 Webinar Series will be free and accessible to all. To sign up for that session, you will not need to go through the full registration process. To register for the first session, you may do so by clicking here and answering a few quick questions.
Webinar Schedule
All sessions are scheduled for 1:00 PM Eastern
Introduction to Experiential Learning Concepts
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 1:00 PM EST
Laura Greenhaw
Assistant Professor at the University of Florida
Join us for an engaging and informative session where you’ll learn the fundamentals of experiential learning—what it is, why it matters, and how to implement it in your teaching. Drawing on historical and current NACTA Journal articles, this webinar will provide you with the tools and insights to kickstart your own experiential learning projects.
How Do We Assess our Experiential Learning?
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:00 PM EST
Meghan Sindelar
Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln
In this session, Dr. Sindelar will explore different methods for assessing experiential learning outcomes, including rubrics, self-assessment, group work, peer assessment, and portfolio assessment.
Please note the start of Daylight Savings in the United States as well as the change from Wednesday to Friday
How to Use Technology to Provide Experiential Learning
Friday, March 21, 2025 1:00 PM EDT
Chyi-Lyi "Kathleen" Liang
Kellogg Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
In this session, Dr. Liang will lead discussions on how technology can enhance experiential learning experiences, such as virtual reality simulations, online collaborations, and digital portfolios. With constrained travel budgets, how might we use technological tools to meet the next generations and deliver innovative low-cost learning options?
How to Utilize Community Partnerships in Experiential Learning
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1:00 PM EDT
Zhiyong "Drew" Cheng
Assistant Professor at the University of Florida
Karla Shelnutt
Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Florida
In this session, Dr. Cheng and Dr. Shelnutt will discuss how to establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and government agencies to provide meaningful experiential learning opportunities. Some discussions will examine how Experiential Learning can promote cultural competence and diversity awareness through immersive experiences and interactions with communities.
Best Practices for Experiential Learning for Global Learning:
Lessons from the Field
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 PM EDT
Elizabeth Karcher
Professor at Purdue University
Daniel Foster
Associate Professor at Penn State University
In this session, Dr. Karcher and Dr. Foster will feature some case studies and perspectives from different countries and cultures on how Experiential Learning can be implemented and valued. The discussion will expand to global studies & travel.
Webinar Pricing
Registration includes access to ALL sessions in the series
All prices are listed in USD
Registration Type |
Price |
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Member Institution |
$375 |
Non-Member Institution |
$500 |
Once a faculty member registers their institution for the series, they will be sent instructions for their faculty to sign up for the sessions.