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2023-24 Public Workshops


Find out how POGIL can help restructure your classroom environment and enhance student learning at one of our upcoming public workshops.

We offer a variety of in-person and virtual experiences at affordable prices. We hope to see you this year! 

Workshops

Fundamentals of POGIL workshops are a great way to get introduced to POGIL. We offer this introductory experience throughout the academic year and the summer, so find a date that works best for you!

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, 2024.

Workshop Menu

Fundamentals of POGIL (virtual) mulitple dates
Classroom Facilitation (virtual) July 8-11, 2024
3-Day Workshop (in person)  TBA
Activity Writing (virtual)  July 15-19, 2024

Fundamentals of POGIL (Virtual)

One 6-hour session in one day
or
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…
  • Learn the essential elements of POGIL pedagogy and philosophy.
  • Observe classroom facilitation strategies that can be used in person or virtually.
  • Incorporate the development of key process skills into POGIL lessons.
  • Explore the structure of POGIL activities.
Registration
2023
October 21 REGISTER HERE
2024
January 20   REGISTRATION LINK COMING
May 15-16     REGISTRATION LINK COMING
July 1-2        REGISTRATION LINK COMING
August 6-7   REGISTRATION LINK COMING
  • $150 early bird registration (by Sept. 21 for Oct. 21; by Jan. 15 for January 20; by by March 31 for events May-August) / $197 regular registration

Activity Writing (Virtual)

Four 3-hour sessions over four days. On the fifth day, there will be a Collaborative Feedback Training (free) for those who have not yet attended this event.
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 through models and questions
  • Incorporating key process skills into activity questions
  • Assessing an activity with POGIL Project rubrics
Registration
July 15-18
July 19 (optional)
REGISTRATION LINK COMING
  • $275 early bird registration (by March 31) / $335 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 8-11 REGISTRATION LINK COMING
  • $275 early bird registration (by March 31) / $335 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
Dates TBA
LOCATIONS TBA
REGISTRATION LINK COMING
  • $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. 
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.  
For the most up-to-date information regarding the virus, please refer to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, the U.S. Department of State, and the World Health Organization.