In light of the need for internationalization and the 2030 Bilingual Policy, the Center for Teaching and Learning Development, NTNU would like to invite you to join us in our EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) Workshops. The workshops offer faculty and doctoral students in higher education institutions an opportunity to participate in a systematic discussion about EMI and to reflect on their own EMI practices, with a goal of improving the overall quality and applied knowledge of English instruction.

【Event Information】

☆ Thursday, Dec 7th ONLINE-ONLY (Google Meet)
◆ Topic: Enhancing Student Engagement with Gamification, Online Discussions, and Peer Feedback
◆ Speaker: Dr. Wanju Huang (Purdue University)
◆ Time: AM 9:00-10:30
◆ Registration link: https://bit.ly/3FwsprO ◆ End date of registration: Sunday, Dec 3rd

Please note that these workshops will be conducted in English.

【Abstract of the Talk】
In higher education, student engagement is a crucial aspect affecting students' success in higher education (Kahu et al., 2020; Lei et al., 2018). According to Kuh et al. (2005), student engagement includes two components: 1) the time and effort that students put into their studies and learning experiences, and 2) the institution's provision of learning opportunities and services to encourage student participation (p. 9). Critics have argued that focusing solely on instructional strategies and interventions overlooks the role of learners (Kahn, 2014; Pomerantz, 2006).
This workshop seeks to address this issue by focusing on both aspects – creating learning opportunities for students and empowering them to take charge of their own learning and professional development. Participants will learn how to incorporate gamification (Kahoot!), online discussions (Padlet), and teamwork/peer feedback (CATME) into their courses.