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. 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:

• Identify the essential elements of POGIL.

• Complete POGIL activities & observe classroom facilitation strategies.

• Incorporate the development of key process (21st century) skills into POGIL lessons.

• Explore the Learning Cycle and the structure of POGIL activities.

Registration

2024-2025

Nov. 16             REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Jan. 18             REGISTER HERE

Feb. 15             REGISTER HERE

May 14-15         REGISTER HERE

June 30-July 1   REGISTER HERE

Aug. 4-5           REGISTER HERE

• $165 early bird registration (by Oct. 15 for Nov. 16; by Dec. 18 for Jan. 18; by Jan. 15 for February 15; by March 31 for events May-August) / $199 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.

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 (a community of POGIL authors), review others’ activities, and classroom test draft activities.

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.

Join us to learn the key elements of authoring POGIL activities, including:

• Writing exploration, concept invention, and application questions that result in content mastery.

• Developing models that allow students to construct their own understanding.

• Incorporating key process (21st century) skills into activities.

• Assessing activities with POGIL Project rubrics.

Registration

July 14-17, 2025

July 18 (optional)

• $275 early bird registration (by March 31) / $335 regular registration

REGISTER HERE

Classroom Facilitation (Virtual)

Four 3-hour sessions over four days

Details

Make the most out of facilitating POGIL activities without having to leave home! We know that designing a classroom environment that is student-centered, collaborative, and responsive requires a different set of teaching strategies. This virtual session will give you the tools and confidence you need to run POGIL activities in your classroom, maximize content understanding, help your students grow their 21st century skills, and engage more deeply in subject matter. Our 4-day Classroom Facilitation 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.
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.

Explore ways to strengthen your facilitation by:

• Collecting a variety of tools to help manage POGIL activities in the classroom. 

• Building effective teams and leveraging roles.

• Developing students' process (21st century) skills through classroom interactions.

• Exploring methods for assessing team interactions and increasing creativity, student responsiveness, and belonging.

Registration

June 16-19, 2025

$275 early bird registration (by March 31) / $335 regular registration

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July 7-10, 2025 

• $275 early bird registration (by March 31) / $335 regular registration

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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 (if offered). For more information on each of these tracks and to view session descriptions and outcomes, please visit this page. 

Registration

July 21-23, 2025 • Washington University

(St. Louis, MO)

Activity Writing, Facilitation, and Lab tracks offered

REGISTRATION LINKS TBA

• $525 for early bird registration (by March 31 / $575 regular registration (includes materials, lunches, and dinner)
• $300 optional on-campus housing for 3 nights (includes breakfasts)

Writers' Retreat (in-person)

4-Day workshop 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.

For more information, contact Jen Perot.

Details

The Writers' Retreat ONLY takes place in EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS.

The retreat is appropriate for authors in all content areas at both post-secondary and K-12 levels.  If you have an interest in authoring high-quality POGIL activities, if you have already authored activities and would like to refine them, or if you are getting activities ready to submit for endorsement, the POGIL Writers' Retreat is a great opportunity for you to get feedback from colleagues and author coaches.

Both individuals and writing teams may apply to the Writers' Retreat. Teams of 2-4 writers accepted to the Writers' Retreat will receive a group discount. A team can be either individuals from the same institution or writers from different institutions who plan on co-authoring activities.

Event Details and Application Info

TBA

• $TBA registration/ $TBA if you are part of a team (includes registration, materials, and 4 lunches and 4 dinners)

• $TBA on-campus housing (Date TBA), and includes 4 accompanying breakfasts

• $TBA parking fee

APPLY HERE

Deadline is TBA