Engaging Hearts and Minds Workshop
It’s Show Time! Engaging Hearts and Minds is Back by Popular Demand!
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 is a six-session “film festival” in which each session is lively, collaborative, thought-provoking, and uplifting.
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?
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
Participants may receive graduate or contact hour credit. Contact hour certificates are provided at no cost. Graduate credit is available, with participants typically responsible for registration and payment.
Upcoming Events
Tue, Oct 28Authentic Learning Grab and Go Virtual PD
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.
A new workshop will begin in January 2026. Check back soon on our Events page.
“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.