2024 WINTER CONFERENCE
The 8th Annual Reacting Winter Conference, hosted by the University of Georgia Reacting to the Past Program, will be held remotely January 12-14, 2023 on zoom.
Our focus this year is active learning: both the efficacy of Reacting as an active learning practice par excellence, and how we can borrow strategies from Reacting to keep our classrooms in that active mode, even when not using Reacting games. The heart of the conference is the game workshop, where instructors learn about the Reacting pedagogy by experiencing it in condensed, abbreviated gameplay. The game workshop also provides context and guidance on using Reacting in your classroom. Check out the conference page for full details.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
(ALL TIMES EASTERN)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12
| 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
OPTIONAL ORIENTATION AND QUESTION SESSION
New to Reacting? Have a burning concern? Drop by to consult with trusted veterans and staff.
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| 7:30 - 9:00 PM |
ACTIVE LEARNING WORKSHOP
This workshop, led by UGA and RTTP's revered Dr. Naomi Norman, will focus on bringing active learning strategies from Reacting games into non-Reacting classes.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 13
| 11:00 AM-12:30 PM |
GAME WORKSHOP SESSION 1
The best way to learn about the Reacting pedagogy is to experience it. Choose one:
The first session covers game set-up, historical context, faction meetings.
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12:30-2:00 PM
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BREAK
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2 :00-3:30 PM
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GAME WORKSHOP SESSION 2
Gameplay begins, usually with debate and discussion.
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3:30-4:15 PM
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KEYNOTE PLENARY
Back to the Future: Reacting, Active Learning, and the Future of Higher Education
Dr. Leah Carmichael, Senior Lecturer of International Affairs at UGA and Director of Active Learning, discusses the pivotal role of active learning in the future of higher education.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 14
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11:00 AM-12:30 PM
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GAME SESSION 3
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12:30 - 2:00 PM
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BREAK
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2:00 - 3:30 PM
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GAME SESSION 4
Debriefing, and post-mortem discussion.
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3:30-4:00 PM
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CLOSING PLENARY
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PRICING
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
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Early Bird
Oct 1-31 |
Regular
Nov 1-30 |
Late
Dec 1-Jan 10 |
| Member |
$150 |
$175 |
$200
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| Non-Member |
$225 |
$250 |
$275 |
Become a Reacting Consortium member to save on your registration. Memberships start at just $25.
FUNDED REGISTRATION FOR DEI ADVANCEMENT
We offer free and subsidized registration for instructors of historically underrepresented and marginalized identity groups, and/or for those teaching at minority-serving institutions (HBCUs, Tribal colleges, AAPI- and Hispanic-serving institutions). Email reacting@barnard.edu with the subject line “Funded WC Spot” by November 1 for more information and to apply.
WORKSHOP-ONLY REGISTRATION
Instructors wishing to attend only the Friday night workshop may do so for $75. These registrants cannot observe or participate in the game workshop sessions on Saturday and Sunday.
Refer to the conference page for full details.
REGISTER NOW
NOTE: The Reacting Consortium Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to bar any person from the Reacting Faculty Lounge on Facebook and from participation in any Reacting Consortium event. Please also be advised that some or all of the online workshops may be recorded.
