Why It Works
Inspiring Media
Interactive Format
Flexible & Accessible
Sessions feature powerful films and video clips that illustrate best practices in school/district transformation through authentic learning.
Discussions, reflections, and related readings will help you deepen your understanding and application of these strategies.
This hybrid workshop, offered via Zoom and Google Classroom, allows educators to participate, even with their already busy schedule.
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Earn Graduate/Contact Hour Credit
EH&M 1.0 & 2.0 offer 2 Ashland graduate credits (or 25 contact hours) and participants who take both will receive 4 Ashland graduate credits (or 50 contact hours) in total. Ashland graduate credit is $185 per credit hour and payment is the responsibility of the participant. Contact hour certificates are free. Ashland registration instructions will be available in our Google Classroom prior to the beginning of the courses.
Upcoming Events
Thu, Jan 08Engaging Hearts and Minds 1.0 and 2.0 each offer six “film festival” sessions designed to be lively, collaborative, thought-provoking, and truly uplifting. Join us for one—or both—of these powerful learning experiences by registering no later than January 5, 2026.- Thu, Jan 08Engaging Hearts and Minds 1.0 and 2.0 each offer six “film festival” sessions designed to be lively, collaborative, thought-provoking, and truly uplifting. Join us for one—or both—of these powerful learning experiences by registering no later than January 5, 2026.
Tue, Jan 20Explore workforce and career readiness skills across the curriculum in this unique, professional design experience for Olentangy educators!
Engaging Hearts and Minds 1.0 & 2.0 Workshops
“It’s Show Time” Engaging Hearts and Minds 1.0 is Back by Popular Demand… and we’ve added Engaging Hearts and Minds 2.0 as well.
This hybrid workshop (Zoom and Google Classroom) helps educators vividly see, feel, and reflect upon the impact of authentic learning and leadership strategies in new and different ways.
Engaging Hearts and Minds 1.0 and 2.0 each offer six “film festival” sessions designed to be lively, collaborative, thought-provoking, and truly uplifting. Join us for one—or both—of these powerful learning experiences by registering no later than January 5, 2026.
What We’ll Explore
How could authentic learning boost learners’ emotional engagement, foster community, and drive academic success?
How does authentic learning bring together rigor, relevance, and relationships to empower us?
How do real-life examples inspire our own teaching?
What to Expect
Each session includes carefully selected films and video clips that illustrate transformation through powerful instructional strategies like:
Service-Learning
Project Based Learning (PBL)
Inquiry Based Learning
Design Thinking
For longer films or videos, participants are asked to view these selections in advance so that class time can be devoted to discussion and reflection. Related readings may also be recommended in connection with each session.
Both Engaging Hearts and Minds 1.0 & 2.0 begin January 8, 2026.
Check out our Events page to register.
“You two are the best (Ellen and Kathy), and I love your classes!! Your passion shines through each session and your support is so valuable!! Thank you so much for everything!!!”
— Shannon R.