Students’ lives get hectic and busy (i.e., midterms, work schedules, childcare, politics, global concerns). They may show up in the classroom distracted and anxious. This session shares three “slow zone” practices applicable in any course (private free-writing, verbatim reading with active listening, end-of-semester mapping reflection) which “force” class to slow down, spend time digging in, and genuinely hear one another without sacrificing learning.
Teaching Effectiveness Framework Alignment: Instructional Strategies
Event Details
Now Entering the Slow Zone
- Location: LSC 308-310
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- Alyson Huff
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Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Critical Thinking
This three-week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. Instructors consistently identify critical thinking as an...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., May 18, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Location: Virtual - Course Taught in Canvas
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Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: First Four Weeks
This three-week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. Use research-based instructional techniques and low- to...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., May 18, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Location: Virtual - Course Taught in Canvas
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Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Inclusive Pedagogy
This three-week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. Engage in self-reflection to consider your own...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., May 18, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Location: Virtual - Course Taught in Canvas
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Event Details
Now Entering the Slow Zone
- Location: LSC 308-310
- Register for this Event
- Alyson Huff
Upcoming Events
Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Critical Thinking
This three-week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. Instructors consistently identify critical thinking as an...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., May 18, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Location: Virtual - Course Taught in Canvas
- Register for this event
Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: First Four Weeks
This three-week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. Use research-based instructional techniques and low- to...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., May 18, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Location: Virtual - Course Taught in Canvas
- Register for this event
Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Inclusive Pedagogy
This three-week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. Engage in self-reflection to consider your own...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., May 18, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Location: Virtual - Course Taught in Canvas
- Register for this event

