Speed Networking: Scattegories
Brief Abstract
Get ready to exercise your creativity and quick thinking skills with a game of Scattegories! This fun and fast-paced game is perfect for team building, networking, and just having a great time with your colleagues. Work against the clock to come up with unique answers that fit the categories provided. You never know what hilarious and creative answers your team will come up with. Join us for a memorable and exciting game of Scattegories that will leave you energized and ready for whatever comes next!
Presenters
Jennifer Zaur is an assistant professor in the Department of Education and Liberal Arts at the University of Arizona Global Campus. She has a BA in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Language and Literacy, both from Arizona State University. She been an elementary school teacher, a reading interventionist, teacher mentor, and an instructor of professional development workshops. For the last eight years she has worked in higher education focusing on student retention, curriculum development and best practices in online learning.
Dr. Cynthia Pascal is the Associate Vice President of eLearning at Northern Virginia Community College's online division, overseeing Faculty Services, Instructional Design, Student Services, and Educational Technology Support Services for over 550 faculty and 28,000 asynchronous students. She and her team prioritize inclusive, culturally responsive practices to promote student success through authentic engagement and open pedagogy. When not serving NOVA, she supports higher education leaders in designing holistic support services, policies, and practices to better serve marginalized and non-traditional populations.
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