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
Upcoming Events
Developing a Teaching Persona
The Latin word "persona" most directly translates to "mask." Should we wear a mask while teaching? What kind of mask should we wear? This workshop will explore why and how...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Tue., June 2, 2026
- Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Accessible and Inclusive Electronic Content
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., June 8, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Location: Virtual - Course Taught in Canvas
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Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Inclusive Pedagogy 2
This 3 week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. This course assumes participants have successfully...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., June 8, 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
Developing a Teaching Persona
The Latin word "persona" most directly translates to "mask." Should we wear a mask while teaching? What kind of mask should we wear? This workshop will explore why and how...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Tue., June 2, 2026
- Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Register for this event
Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Accessible and Inclusive Electronic Content
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., June 8, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Location: Virtual - Course Taught in Canvas
- Register for this event
Best Practices in Teaching at CSU: Inclusive Pedagogy 2
This 3 week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. This course assumes participants have successfully...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., June 8, 2026
- Time: All Day
- Location: Virtual - Course Taught in Canvas
- Register for this event


