Facilitators: Jeremy Logsdon and Daniel Super

College students are increasingly adept at “doing school” - completing tasks, following directions, and earning grades - yet many struggle to engage in the kind of cognitive work that leads to genuine learning. In an era complicated by AI tools that further blur the line between understanding and performance, instructors must intentionally design experiences that promote deep engagement. This session introduces the Hourglass Paradigm of Learning, a WKU-developed framework that illuminates the stages of effective learning and aligns with current research on how the brain encodes, consolidates, and retrieves information. You will learn why students often default to passive habits, how these habits undermine long-term understanding, and what practical strategies faculty can implement to help students move from task completion to true cognitive engagement.

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Facilitated by CITL

Curious about integrating flipped classroom or high-structure course design into your teaching? Join CITL for our first course design lab, an open workspace to spark ideas and engage in shared problem-solving. We'll think out loud and brainstorm practical ways to incorporate these approaches into your teaching.

This isn't a lecture with a "right answer," but a space to learn with and from one another by asking questions, testing ideas, and exploring how these methods can support student learning while honoring your individual teaching style. CITL will guide the conversation and support you as ideas take shape.

Come ready to reflect, share, and build ideas together.

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