Lilly Conference

Relational Cultural Theory and Taxonomies

Harriet Schwartz from Carlow University talked about “Connected Teaching” as part of the 2021 Lilly Conference Online. The recording started a little bit (I hope) into the conversation, yet just in time to watch Schwartz talking about the importance of relational teaching. Schwartz mentioned being authentic yet knowing how much to disclose and still help […]
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Keeping a Respectful Learning Environment

Dr. Chavella Pittman from Dominican University and Effective & Efficient Faculty, presented at the 2021 Lilly Conference online on “10 In the Moment Responses to Acts of Student Incivility.” I believe I watched another session by Pittman last year. Pittman is a Professor of Sociology and also a Diversity and Inclusion in Teaching consultant. Pittman […]
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Metacognition and Self-regulation

Today, after playing with Camtasia, I continued watching Lilly Conference. Dr. Stephanie Foote from the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellent in Undergraduate Education presented on “Metacognitive Teaching: Reflecting on Our Teaching Practice.” I watched one or maybe two sessions led by Foote as part of the Lilly Conference last fall and enjoyed how interactive […]
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Supporting Learning with Culturally Responsive Teaching

Dr. Courtney Plotts presented on May 5th at the Lilly Online 2021 Conference on creating cultural presence. Plotts started with an activity and a definition for culturally responsive teaching. Instead of just providing a definition, Plotts did a nice comparison of what culturally responsive teaching is and isn’t. “How can I consistently apply elements of […]
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Implementing Reflective Writing and Design Thinking to Improve Learning Experiences

​JoAnne Bullard from Rowan University presented “Cultivating Resilience in the Classroom Utilizing Gratitude and Reflective Writing” on May 12th as part of the Lilly Conference Online. I was able to catch this one live with a couple of Slack & Amada interruptions! Bullard emphasized the importance of understanding college student well-being, citing studies where stressed-out students have […]
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Video Case Analyses & Collaborative Oral Discussions

Drs. Ashley Whitehead and Mina Min from Appalachian State University presented at the 2020 Lilly Conference online on “Videocase Analysis For Preservice Teachers’ Growth As Culturally Responsive Teachers.” They introduced a video case analysis assignment for their preservice learning teachers course. The session goals focused on how to use video case analysis to support preservice […]
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The Frederick Douglass Institute

Drs. Shavonne Shorter and Robert J. Green from Bloomsbury University have a great program to support marginalized students. As we prepare for our summer programs, I watched this session again this evening with Amada (and bedtime routine). The title of Shorter and Green’s 2020 Lilly Conference asynchronous session “Increasing Marginalized Student Success Through the Frederick […]
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Air Force Academy Inclusive Excellence Programs

Drs. Kim Holser and Marc Napilitano from the United States Air Force Academy presented at the 2020 Lilly Conference online on “Inclusive Excellence Programming at a Military Service Academy: Improving Practice.” Hosler us the Director of Instructional Design and Napolitano is the Director of Faculty Development. This is the second session I watch by Napolitano […]
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What do we already know about culturally responsive teaching?

Dr. Ingrid Everett presented results of a study on culturally responsive teaching (CRT) at the 2020 Lilly Conference online. Everett is an early childhood educator with a background in Head Start. The presentation entitled: “Culturally Responsive Teaching, Math, And Teacher Education” had the subtitle “We already know what to do” highlighted Everett’s goal of sharing […]
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Lessons and More…

Dr. Marie Allsopp from Purdue University recorded at least two sessions for the 2020 Lilly conference online. A session entitled “Covidly” So – Pandemic Perspectives of Pupils and a Professor” was the second one I watched. This session was short (16 min) and really well organized. I appreciate how Allsopp organized the presentation by describing […]
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