SDT Crowdsourcing (FDPC 2025) by Tolu Noah

survey audience to know where you should start

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Buffet Style

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We often emphasize that our workshops are a "buffet" of strategies, and instructors can choose which (if any) to implement.

Acknowledge Prior Training/ Knowledge

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Tag workshops as Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.

think - pair - share

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Hand-on Activity

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Have participants create/do something during the workshop that they can build upon later. This gives them the opportunity to apply what they're learning (and get feedback), and they're walking away with something tangible after the session.

design different pathways

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choice between in-person or online session

Options

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Offering options for application of concepts

Questions (from attendees)

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Allow space + time for authentic questions from attendees.

Acknowledge SME

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We always emphasize that they know their content best, we're here for strategy.

Offering food can make the session more social and relaxed so others can connect.

marlacartwright — 2025-08-28 20:18:54 UTC

Format & Topic

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Let the faculty / staff choose the topic and the delivery format

Specific examples

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Provide specific University examples or contextualize for your institution

Explain the pedagogical choices behind workshops (activities, tech choices, organization, etc.) as you are delivering them.

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This can encourage faculty to think about their own lecture delivery.

joannapoe — 2025-08-28 20:19:37 UTC

Get them talking together about the topic and have them connect it to their own experiences.

Lego Serious Play

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Don't Record

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People are less likely to participate authentically if recorded.

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Create a dynamic learning environment.

Knowing Your Audience

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Knowing your audience (faculty content areas) so you can provide examples that resonate with them. This could be Relatedness also.

On their own

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Create teamwork where teachers discuss and come to their own conclusions

Space for thinking and Questions

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Context Matters

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