Sparkshop: Help Students Stress Less and Learn More
March 23, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Session Overview:
Stress is now one of the most widespread barriers to learning for today’s undergraduates. In this 15‑minute Sparkshop, we’ll explore how student stress affects the brain and impacts classroom engagement, motivation, and academic performance. We’ll look at why predictable, moderate, and controllable stress can build resilience—and why unmanaged stress can disrupt learning.
REGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION
You only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops.
About Sparkshops:
Sparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops, facilitated by CFE staff. Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested.
Each Sparkshop provides:
- An introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice, or productivity strategy
- Potential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow
- Examples of how the practice can be implemented
- Resources for further investigation of the practice
Change One Thing Program:
Attending Sparkshops adds to your eligibility to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate.
To earn the certificate, participants will:
✔ Attend at least three sparkshops, workshops (e.g., Integrating AI Into Your Teaching sessions) or other learning opportunities offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence.
✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.
✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE
Location
Virtual – register for connection information.
Audience
All Faculty
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