Education Webinars

Becoming grief-informed sets the foundation for understanding and responding to the needs of people who are grieving. Join Dr. Monique B. Mitchell as she discusses the ten core principles of grief-informed practice. In May, Cristina Chipriano, L.C.S.W., will explore inclusivity, intersectionality, and grief. The June webinar, led by Dr. Donna Schuurman, will focus on the dangers of pathologizing grief and the implications of labeling grief as an addiction.Speakers: Monique B. Mitchell, PhD, FT; Cristina Chipriano, L.C.S.W.; Donna Schuurman, Ed.D., FT

Are you seeking strategies to ensure continuity and coherence in equation instruction across grade levels? Vertical alignment establishes a smooth progression of equation-solving skills by systematically building upon foundational concepts taught in earlier grades. Join Sofia Guerrero for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we dive into vertical alignment for solving equations in grade six through high school, investigate how solving equations evolves across grade levels, and compare the development of these critical skills. Get ready to revolutionize your equation instruction and empower your students to become confident problem solvers at every stage of their mathematical journey! Sofia’s expertise as an instructional specialist will equip you with the tools you need to enhance student understanding, retention, and mastery of equations that will facilitate a seamless transition from elementary to secondary mathematics.

Don’t let a lack of credentials prevent you from starting a new career. In partnership with UMKC TalentLink, MedCerts provides the opportunity of a better future with personalized, short-term online skills training in healthcare or IT certification. Take the next steps towards reaching your full potential in this upcoming webinar, tailored for new students, alumni, and those eager to upskill and advance their careers. We will explore the benefits of earning certifications with UMKC TalentLink in partnership with MedCerts and show how such certifications can help you get closer towards your professional goals. You'll also receive a comprehensive walk-through of the student journey, ensuring a smooth transition from admission through certification to your career!

ChatGPT has been part of the public consciousness for only a little more than a year. But in some places, it is already transforming students’ writing experiences, helping teachers create lesson plans and quizzes more efficiently, and prompting educators’ to rethink what skills students will need for future jobs. Elsewhere—and sometimes as close by as the classroom down the hall—educators are banning the tool outright or asking students to complete assignments in paper and pencil to avoid cheating. And in some cases, it is unclear what district leaders want. More than three-quarters—79 percent—of educators say their districts still do not have clear policies on the use of artificial intelligence tools, according to an EdWeek Research Center survey of 924 educators conducted in November and December. This webinar will explore those questions, offering practical tips from educators and experts on how to approach this rapidly evolving technology while remaining mindful of core principles such as student privacy and academic honesty.

Join the IAU as we launch the survey report of the 6th IAU Global Survey on the Internationalization of Higher Education. We are pleased to welcome the following speakers to discuss the latest survey findings on the state of internationalization in higher education: - Ligia Deca, Minister of Education, Romania - Fanta Aw, CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, USA - Sandra Guarín, Director of International Relations, Antonio Nariño University, Colombia - Francisco J. Marmolejo, Higher Education President & Education Advisor, Qatar Foundation Higher Education, Qatar - Giorgio Marinoni, Manager for Internationalization, International Association of Universities

Join us online for a 45-minute session where we will present to you our new MA in TESOL with Language Testing and MA in TESOL with Corpus Linguistics Programmes. Both programmes are offered by the Linguistics and English Language Department at Lancaster University.Become a student at one of the largest linguistics departments in the UK! Join us for an online, fully asynchronous, part-time, dual-focused MA in TESOL programmes. Both programmes are taught by academic staff who are experienced in delivering academic programmes online and who are experts in TESOL, Language Testing and Corpus Linguistics fields of study.Join our classes where students from varied educational, professional and personal backgrounds study in rich, friendly, engaging and highly stimulating learning environments.In this webinar we will:tell you a bit more about our university and the departmentfamiliarise you with our academic staff, teaching ethos and research culturetell you about our departmental research groups and online postgraduate conferencesexplain how our programmes are structured and how learning processes are scaffolded and facilitatedgive you examples of mini lectures on various topics across disciplinesAt the end of the webinar you will have an opportunity to ask questions and to seek further advice from us.We are looking forward to meeting you in March!Lancaster University has a worldwide reputation for excellence in language teaching, language testing and corpus linguistics research. Find out more about our postgraduate TESOL programmes:MA in TESOL with Language Testing (Distance)MA in TESOL with Corpus Linguistics (Distance)PGCert in TESOL (Distance)Contact DetailsName Judit KormosEmail j.kormos@lancaster.ac.ukWebsite https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguistics/

Since 2023, legislators across 28 U.S. states and in Congress have introduced 81 bills restricting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs at colleges and universities, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education’s DEI Legislation Tracker. To report on this trend and its consequences, journalists need to understand the history of diversity initiatives, common myths about DEI today and the latest research showing what works — and doesn’t work — for creating equal opportunity and better outcomes among students, faculty and staff, and college campuses as a whole. In this one-hour webinar, you will learn: – A brief history of diversity policies and initiatives. – The goals of DEI in higher education. – Policies and practices that research demonstrates are effective in helping schools reach DEI goals. – Today’s most prevalent myths about DEI. Researchers also will share: – The most important questions journalists should be asking. – Tips and tools for strengthening news coverage. This free webinar is open to everyone and hosted by The Journalist’s Resource and the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability (IARA) Project at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Getting organised and good planning – managing your doctoral studies. Dr Geoff Parkes, himself a DBA graduate will chair a discussion on how professional doctoral students can successfully complete their research whilst also coping with personal and professional life. Geoff will be joined by current Aston DBA students who will also discuss their own experience and the wider requirements of practical doctoral research – acquiring new skills and identifying the balance of professional and academic doctoral endeavour.

Join world-renowned urologist, teacher, and surgeon-scientist researcher Dr. Kevin Zorn as he shares point-of-care ultrasound techniques to optimize clinical workflows, reduce wait times, and improve out-patient management. Learn about fundamentals and capabilities of POCUS in urology, ultrasound techniques for imaging and measuring bladder urinary volume, techniques for assessing benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), and more.

Dr. John West will be leading a FREE CE webinar on March 27 at 1 PM (EST) that expands on the topic of the recently published January/February 2024 cover article of Dentistry Today: "Seeing Endodontics Through a New Lens: Fueling Innovation to See Dentistry’s Darkest Side." In this FREE CE WEBINAR, the esteemed Dr. John West will describe new and exciting endodontic technologies in combination with tools from the past and how these are used today in his everyday practice. Techniques and carefully documented protocols are shared in a fun and playful way. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW.Speaker: Dr. John West