COVID-19 Virus Announcement
Like most organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, The POGIL Project established a series of procedures and guidelines for its in-person meetings and events. This information may change with little or no notice, so please check back on this page often to see the latest information. Be aware that requirements may change quickly – thus impacting our events – if COVID-19 transmission rates increase on campus or within the local community, or in response to local, state, or federal guidelines or requirements, we will adjust our procedures.
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Learn about POGIL's philosophy and methodology at one of our upcoming public Workshops. Find out how POGIL can help restructure your classroom environment and enhance student learning.
Workshops
Summer workshops are designed for both those who are new to POGIL and those who have previously attended a POGIL workshop. Click here for a Scholarship Opportunity during the summer.
The ACS-Hach Program also offers scholarships up to $1500 to support high school chemistry teachers as they identify and pursue opportunities that advance their professional development and enhance the teaching and learning of chemistry in their classrooms. Click here for more information. Deadline to apply is Jan. 23, 2023.
Fundamentals of POGIL (Virtual)
One 6-hour session in one day
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Two 3-hour sessions over two days
Details
This is an introductory workshop designed for those with limited or no previous exposure to POGIL pedagogy. Despite being in a virtual format, this is a very learner-centered, active-learning workshop. There will be a small homework assignment given to help participants reflect on their learning and prepare for either the second half of the day or the second day, depending on whether they attend the 1-day or 2-day workshop.
Participants will engage with teammates and workshop facilitators to…
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Learn the essential elements of POGIL pedagogy and philosophy.
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Observe classroom facilitation strategies that can be used in person or virtually.
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Incorporate the development of key process skills into POGIL lessons.
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Explore the structure of POGIL activities.
Registration
2022
November 12 Registration is closed
2023
January 21 REGISTRATION CLOSED
March 25 Register Here
May 16-17 Register Here
July 6-7 Register Here
August 2-3 Register Here
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$150 early bird registration (by Jan. 15 for January 21; by Feb. 17 for March 25; by March 31 for events May-August) / $187 regular registration
Activity Writing (Virtual)
Four 3-hour sessions over four days
Details
This workshop is designed for experienced POGIL practitioners who have attended any one of the following: Virtual Fundamentals of POGIL workshop, a summer 3-day POGIL workshop, or a 1-day POGIL workshop. The workshop consists of several team activities and individual assignments throughout the week. Despite being in 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 two sessions. The workshop will conclude with Collaborative Feedback Training, allowing participants to submit their own POGIL activities to the POGIL Activity Clearinghouse, review others’ activities, and classroom test draft activities. Prerequisite: Virtual Fundamentals of POGIL workshop, 1-day POGIL workshop, or a 3-day POGIL workshop.
Participants will engage with teammates and workshop facilitators to learn the key elements of writing POGIL activities...
- Writing questions that follow the learning cycle
- Developing robust models
- Promote inclusion thorugh models and questions
- Incorporating key process skills into activity questions
- Assessing an activity with POGIL Project rubrics
Registration
July 17-21 Register Here
- $275 early bird registration (by March 31) / $325 regular registration
Classroom Facilitation (Virtual)
Four 3-hour sessions over four days
Details
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. Prerequisite: Virtual Fundamentals of POGIL workshop, 1-day POGIL workshop or a 3-day POGIL workshop.
Participants will engage with teammates and workshop facilitators to
- Develop students' process skills through POGIL classroom interactions.
- Collect a variety of tools to help facilitate POGIL activities in the classroom.
- Explore several methods for assessing POGIL team interactions
- Build effective POGIL teams
- Leverage roles to optimize POGIL team interactions
Registration
July 10-13 Register Here
- $275 early bird registration (by March 31) / $325 regular registration
3-Day Workshop (In-person)
Multi-track 3-Day workshop designed for participants who are both new to POGIL and experienced practitioners.
Details
On Day 1, participants will follow a schedule based on their POGIL experience level. Those who have never attended a POGIL workshop will attend the Fundamentals of POGIL sessions. Those who have previously attended a POGIL workshop should attend their choice of sessions (Team Formation, Intro to POGIL Labs, or another session specific to your workshop.) On Days 2 and 3, all participants will follow a series of sessions (a track) based on their content area of interest: Activity Writing, Classroom Facilitation, or POGIL Labs. For more information on each of these tracks and to view session descriptions and outcomes, please visit this page.
Registration
July 10-12, 2023
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
Registration Link
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July 24-26, 2023
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Registration Link
- $495 early bird registration (by March 31 / $525 regular registration (includes materials, lunches, and dinner)
- $227 optional On-campus Housing for 2 nights (includes breakfasts)
- $100 optional graduate credit provided by Colorado School of Mines for full attendance at workshop.
Two Other Opportunities
Writers' Retreat, Washington University in St. Louis
Our Writers' Retreat provides 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. For more information, contact Jen Perot.
June 7-10:
Registration is $599 per person (includes 4 lunches) .
Registration is $525 if part of team (includes 4 lunches).
$299 additional fee for on-campus housing and breakfasts.
National Conference to Advance POGIL Practice (NCAPP), University of Utah
We hope you will join us for the 2023 POGIL NCAPP and inspire us with your ideas, expertise, and experience. Together, we will improve, enhance, and transform education for every student, everywhere.
June 26-28
Registration with on-campus housing is $899 (includes breakfasts, lunches and dinners).
Commuter registration is $749 (includes lunches and dinners). Limited scholarships are available for NCAPP attendance.