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CRAFTING CAPTIVATING COURSE SYLLABI ABSTRACTS: ENGAGING AND INTERACTIVE STRATEGIES
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to transform your course syllabus into a dynamic and engaging tool for student success. Learn how to create an interactive syllabus abstract that conveys essential course information and captures students’ interest. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to teaching, this workshop will provide practical techniques and creative ideas to make your syllabus a powerful educational resource.
SESSION OBJECTIVES • Explore the role of a syllabus in setting the tone for your course and enhancing student engagement. • Learn to integrate multimedia, hyperlinks, and interactive components to create a dynamic and user-friendly syllabus abstract. • Ensure your syllabus is accessible to all students by applying best design and content organization practices.
FORMAT This workshop will begin with a brief overview of the principles of engaging syllabus design, followed by a detailed review of how to create an interactive syllabus abstract. The presenter will share examples of syllabi she has developed and discuss tools that can be used. FACILITATOR Dr. Anita Samuel is an Associate Director of Distance Learning and Associate Professor at the Center for Health Professions Education, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Maryland. Her areas of expertise are online learning, educational technology, and adult education. Dr. Samuel’s research focuses on continuing professional development and workplace training for healthcare professionals. She publishes articles at the intersection of medical education, adult education, and online learning. She explores online learning spaces as effective training environments for professionals.