Summer Institutes 2012
Olin College's I2E2 Summer Institute has provided participants from around the country and around the world with a transformative experience in conceiving and creating student-engaging curriculum. In summer 2012, we are pleased to expand our offerings to include two new short programs—developed jointly with our colleagues at ThreeJoy Consulting—in addition to our flagship week-long institute.
Our workshops offer participants a variety of tools to create change. Our first short program will prepare individuals for change on a personal level. Our second short program will enable participants to infuse change on an institutional level. Our flagship week-long institute will help attendees learn about, experience, and participate in imagining STEM curricula for the 21st century. Participatory exercises, case studies, and presentations from experts will enable institute attendees to acquire a new lens through which to view the future of engineering education.
Short Program 1
Start with Yourself:
Personal Change for Educational Transformation
May 29—30, 2012
In collaboration with ThreeJoy
This program provides an eye-opening opportunity for any reflective faculty member to reconsider how we shape our students' experiences. It is suitable for novice faculty members and those who want to re-invigorate their teaching alike.
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It Takes More than a Good Idea:
Educational Transformation that Sticks
May 31—June 1, 2012
In collaboration with ThreeJoy
This program addresses the challenges of change in engineering education and the ways in which we can generate success strategies. This program is especially targeted to those focused on large-scale and longer-term change as well as to those interested in academic culture and change processes there.
See details and apply »Week-Long Flagship Program
Meeting the Needs of the 21st Century:
Designing for Student Engagement
June 4—8, 2012
Our flagship program is an intensive week-long immersion in the process of curricular design. Past attendees have ranged from Deans to new faculty members as well as everyone in between. All participants should be prepared to spend the full week deeply engaged in this demanding program. Applicants will be expected to describe a project (in the contemplation, planning, or execution stage) at their home institutions; this will provide a background to the week's activities. Teams who will work together at their home institution are especially encouraged to attend together.
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