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Engaging Students through Authentic, Real-World Learning

March 5, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Making connections between core course content and real-world challenges of concern to students can enhance motivation and support learning. However, re-designing courses with unfamiliar content and pedagogies can feel daunting. In this interactive workshop, instructors experienced in bringing real-world sustainability challenges into their teaching will share concrete strategies for overcoming hurdles and making small changes with big impacts.

Hosts: Center for Teaching and Learning; Community of Practice on Transformative Teaching with the SDGs

Location: In person, Crosland 4160

Contact: Rebecca Watts Hull: rwattshull@gatech.edu