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Last Call to Submit Poster & Oral Abstracts for #TBLC24

Don’t miss your opportunity to submit a poster or oral abstract for the TBLC 2023 Annual Conference! The TBLC hopes you plan to join them for their 23rd Annual Conference from Saturday, March 2 to Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Collin College in McKinney, Texas, USA. This year we are planning an exciting conference filled with engaging sessions and plenty of networking opportunities. “Growing Through TBL” is our central theme for this year’s conference. We hope attendees of all skill levels will not only have the opportunity to learn more about the utilization of TBL, but will also explore strategies to create, adapt and innovate their TBL classrooms. Abstracts are now welcomed for poster and oral presentations.

Poster Presentations
We invite you to submit abstracts for posters on any topic relevant to TBL. Poster presenters will be asked to design a poster that highlights major findings. All attendees of the conference can submit in advance an abstract for a poster. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Program Committee for quality and relevance. Abstracts will be 300 words or less in length. While references are a usual component of a poster, do not include in the 300-word abstract. Please do not include figures in your abstract. More information about the submission instructions can be found here.

Proposals for posters must be submitted by November 1, 2023.

Oral Presentations
Conference participants are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentations on topics related to research, innovations or applications of TBL. These oral presentations are brief summaries and should be a maximum of 10 minutes. All attendees of the conference can submit in advance an abstract for an oral. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Program Committee for quality and relevance. Abstracts will be 300 words or less in length. While references are a usual component of an oral, do not include in the 300-word abstract. Please do not include figures in your abstract. More information about the submission instructions can be found here.

Proposals for oral presentations must be submitted by November 1, 2023.  

If you have any questions or problems with your abstract submission, please send them to support@tblcadmin.org.

Reminder* #TBLC24 Call for Poster & Oral Abstracts Still Open

The Team-Based Learning Collaborative hopes you plan to join them for their 23rd Annual Conference from Saturday, March 2 to Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Collin College in McKinney, Texas, USA. This year we are planning an exciting conference filled with engaging sessions and plenty of networking opportunities. “Growing Through TBL” is our central theme for this year’s conference. We hope attendees of all skill levels will not only have the opportunity to learn more about the utilization of TBL, but will also explore strategies to create, adapt and innovate their TBL classrooms. Abstracts are now welcomed for poster and oral presentations.

Poster Presentations
We invite you to submit abstracts for posters on any topic relevant to TBL. Poster presenters will be asked to design a poster that highlights major findings. All attendees of the conference can submit in advance an abstract for a poster. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Program Committee for quality and relevance. Abstracts will be 300 words or less in length. While references are a usual component of a poster, do not include in the 300-word abstract. Please do not include figures in your abstract. More information about the submission instructions can be found here.

Proposals for posters must be submitted by November 1, 2023.

Oral Presentations
Conference participants are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentations on topics related to research, innovations or applications of TBL. These oral presentations are brief summaries and should be a maximum of 10 minutes. All attendees of the conference can submit in advance an abstract for an oral. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Program Committee for quality and relevance. Abstracts will be 300 words or less in length. While references are a usual component of an oral, do not include in the 300-word abstract. Please do not include figures in your abstract. More information about the submission instructions can be found here.

Proposals for oral presentations must be submitted by November 1, 2023.  

If you have any questions or problems with your abstract submission, please send them to support@tblcadmin.org.

#TBLC24 is Proud to Partner with Collin College in McKinney, TX!

The Team-Based Learning Collaborative hopes you plan to join them for their 23rd Annual Conference from Saturday, March 2 to Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Collin College in McKinney, Texas, USA. This year we are planning an exciting conference filled with engaging sessions and plenty of networking opportunities. “Growing Through TBL” is our central theme for this year’s conference. We hope attendees of all skill levels will not only have the opportunity to learn more about the utilization of TBL, but will also explore strategies to create, adapt and innovate their TBL classrooms.

About Collin College
Since offering its first classes at area high schools in 1985, Collin College has expanded to serve more than 57,000 credit and continuing education students each year. The only public college based in the county, the college offers more than 100 degrees and certificates in a wide range of disciplines, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Construction Management.

About McKinney, TX
McKinney’s culture and recreation scene is as unique as the rest of the community. They offer a rich combination of family-fun events, a vibrant arts scene, parks and open spaces and a historic past living seamlessly with a vibrant future. City events and programs present a broad spectrum of cultural and recreational opportunities that enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors.

If you have any questions or problems with your abstract submission, please send them to support@tblcadmin.org.

Connect with the TBL Community at the Mid-Year Virtual Forum!

The Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC) invites all educators to attend our 2023 Mid-Year Virtual Forum. The theme for our virtual forum is Artificial Intelligence & Team-Based Learning. It’s time to think again! We are excited to welcome each of you to this exciting full day of activities, discussion and learning!


Networking Spotlight: Community Connections

When: October 13, 2023 from  2:00 PM – 3:15 PM (EDT)
Session Description: Come together with peers from various backgrounds in specialized breakout rooms, where you can forge connections and delve deeper into subjects encompassing TBL, AI, and more.

To learn more about this opportunity to learn from and interact with experts and peers on how AI can enhance and transform your teaching and learning practices, visit www.TBLCvirtualforum.org

We hope to see you in October!

#TBLC24 Poster & Oral Abstracts Due November 1

The Team-Based Learning Collaborative extends a warm welcome to join them for their 23rd Annual Conference from Saturday, March 2 to Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Collin College in McKinney, Texas, USA. This year we are planning an exciting conference filled with engaging sessions and plenty of networking opportunities. “Growing Through TBL” is our central theme for this year’s conference. We hope attendees of all skill levels will not only have the opportunity to learn more about the utilization of TBL, but will also explore strategies to create, adapt and innovate their TBL classrooms. Abstracts are now welcomed for poster and oral presentations.

Poster Presentations
We invite you to submit abstracts for posters on any topic relevant to TBL. Poster presenters will be asked to design a poster that highlights major findings. All attendees of the conference can submit in advance an abstract for a poster. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Program Committee for quality and relevance. Abstracts will be 300 words or less in length. While references are a usual component of a poster, do not include in the 300-word abstract. Please do not include figures in your abstract. More information about the submission instructions can be found here.

Proposals for posters must be submitted by November 1, 2023.

Oral Presentations
Conference participants are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentations on topics related to research, innovations or applications of TBL. These oral presentations are brief summaries and should be a maximum of 10 minutes. All attendees of the conference can submit in advance an abstract for an oral. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Program Committee for quality and relevance. Abstracts will be 300 words or less in length. While references are a usual component of an oral, do not include in the 300-word abstract. Please do not include figures in your abstract. More information about the submission instructions can be found here.

Proposals for oral presentations must be submitted by November 1, 2023.  

If you have any questions or problems with your abstract submission, please send them to support@tblcadmin.org.

Last Chance to Register for the October Fundamentals Series

Don’t miss your opportunity to complete all five courses required for the Knowledge of the Fundamentals of Team-Based Learning certification, offered by the Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC), in collaboration with InteDashboard. The TBL Fundamentals Series begins Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM Eastern and continues through October 17. 

What are the workshops included in the series?

  • Fundamental Principles and Practices of TBL presented Tuesday, October 3
  • Evaluating MCQs for Readiness Assurance Tests and Application Activities presented Thursday, October 5
  • Peer Evaluation and Team Development presented Tuesday, October 10
  • Improving Facilitation Skills for a TBL presented Thursday, October 12
  • Creating an Effective TBL Module presented Tuesday, October 17

Key Takeaways from the Fundamentals Series

  • Learn about the essentials of the TBL process
  • Learn how to convert non-TBL course material into a TBL format
  • Identify common errors and barriers during TBL module development and learn how to overcome them
  • Improve your TBL facilitation skills by adopting the key characteristics of effective facilitators
  • Develop insights into online TBL
  • How to improve student teamwork for learning effectiveness and engagement
  • Collaborate with a diverse group of global educators

Learning objectives for each of the workshops can be found at the TBL Fundamental Series site here.

The five online courses offer the same quality content as the face-to-face workshop series, with the added bonus of learning from educators from around the globe. Taught in TBL style, these courses will show attendees effective TBL delivery in the online environment while they build upon their own professional development. 

For more information, and to register, click here

Dolowitz to Present “Improve Critical Thinking Skills with the Synergy of GAI and TBL Application Exercises”

The Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC) invites all educators to attend our 2023 Mid-Year Virtual Forum. The theme for our virtual forum is Artificial Intelligence & Team-Based Learning. It’s time to think again! We are excited to welcome Annetta Dolowitz from the University of Alabama at Birmingham to lead the workshop Improve Critical Thinking Skills with the Synergy of General AI and TBL Application Exercises.

Improve Critical Thinking Skills with the Synergy of GAI and TBL Application Exercises

When: October 13, 2023 from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (EDT)
Session Description: Participants will engage in an application exercise while exploring how to utilize GAI for answers and techniques to facilitate critical thinking regarding the generated answers.

To learn more about this opportunity to learn from and interact with experts and peers on how AI can enhance and transform your teaching and learning practices, visit www.TBLCvirtualforum.org.

We hope to see you in October!

Last Call to Submit #TBLC24 Workshop Abstracts

The deadline to submit workshop abstract proposals for the 23rd annual conference of the Team-Based Learning Collaborative was recently extended by one week. Abstracts are now due by September 22, 2023 at 11:59 PM EDT. We are planning an exciting in-person conference filled with engaging sessions and plenty of networking opportunities.

Workshops
Conference participants are invited to submit abstracts for live, in-person workshops in one of two categories: innovations/applications or scholarship/research. Although we are still in the midst of conference planning, we request that you be available between 8AM and 3PM ET during the meeting to facilitate a live, in-person session. All workshops are allotted 1:45 hours and should be in the TBL format or at a minimum include team applications. An iRAT and tRAT are optional but recommended.

Proposals for workshops must be submitted by September 22, 2023 at 11:59 PM EDT.

The call for Poster & Oral abstracts will be opening once the call for Workshops is closed. If you have any questions or problems with your abstract submission, please send them to support@tblcadmin.org.

Bulchand & Verma to Present”ChatGPT-Proof Your TBL Classes”

The Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC) invites all educators to attend our 2023 Mid-Year Virtual Forum. The theme for our virtual forum is Artificial Intelligence & Team-Based Learning. It’s time to think again! We are excited to welcome Sarada Bulchand from Duke-NUS Medical School and Shreya Verma from CognaLearn to lead the workshop ChatGPT-Proof Your TBL Classes. 

ChatGPT-Proof Your TBL Classes

When: October 13, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Session Description: AI language models like ChatGPT are creating excitement and concerns in the education community. ChatGPT can understand and generate human-like language and be used by educators and students for various purposes such as creating content, enhancing critical thinking, answering questions and providing feedback. Join us to explore ChatGPT and discuss how it can be used by educators in team-based learning to streamline processes and content. We will also discuss the potential challenges of using AI models.

To learn more about this opportunity to learn from and interact with experts and peers on how AI can enhance and transform your teaching and learning practices, visit www.TBLCvirtualforum.org.

We hope to see you in October!

Spaces Remain for the October Fundamentals Series

As a reminder, the Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC), in collaboration with InteDashboard, is again offering a unique online opportunity to complete all five courses required for the Knowledge of the Fundamentals of TBL certification. The TBL Fundamentals Series begins Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM Eastern and continues through October 17. 

What are the workshops included in the series?

  • Fundamental Principles and Practices of TBL presented Tuesday, October 3
  • Evaluating MCQs for Readiness Assurance Tests and Application Activities presented Thursday, October 5
  • Peer Evaluation and Team Development presented Tuesday, October 10
  • Improving Facilitation Skills for a TBL presented Thursday, October 12
  • Creating an Effective TBL Module presented Tuesday, October 17

Key Takeaways from the Fundamentals Series

  • Learn about the essentials of the TBL process
  • Learn how to convert non-TBL course material into a TBL format
  • Identify common errors and barriers during TBL module development and learn how to overcome them
  • Improve your TBL facilitation skills by adopting the key characteristics of effective facilitators
  • Develop insights into online TBL
  • How to improve student teamwork for learning effectiveness and engagement
  • Collaborate with a diverse group of global educators

Learning objectives for each of the workshops can be found at the TBL Fundamental Series site here.

The five online courses offer the same quality content as the face-to-face workshop series, with the added bonus of learning from educators from around the globe. Taught in TBL style, these courses will show attendees effective TBL delivery in the online environment while they build upon their own professional development. 

For more information, and to register, click here