January 2026 Teaching Retreat: Sherrod Library
A light bit of learning or work sessions, course reflection, and class revisions; light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks provided
Join us on Friday January 8th, 8:15 - 4:00, for a day of camaraderie, learning, and planning time to revise classes and get a jump on spring course preps!
Our goals for this day are threefold:
Create opportunities for solidarity, support, and community with your teaching peers on campus.- Offer light opportunities to learn new approaches to teaching and planning.
- Provide dedicated time and space, as preferred, for focused, intentional revision & planning of spring classes.
(And we'll feed you along the way!)
Who can register? Anyone teaching classes at ETSU!
Retreat Registration Form
Retreat Schedule
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8:15 - 9:00 Light Breakfast & Opening Remarks
Ease Into the Day
Sherrod, Room 309
As you enjoy a light breakfast, chat with your teaching colleagues and build community. Get ready for a day of productivity!
8:50 - Opening Remarks from Alison Barton. Welcome and orientation to the day.
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9:00 - 12:00 Course Planning Time & Optional Sessions
Course Planning Time
You can choose to spend some or all of this time working on your spring classes. Find a space in Sherrod to get comfy and get things done (CTE Conference Room [433] and Lounge [441] are options!)
If you'd like to learn (or get refreshed on) some teaching tidbits, you are welcome to attend either/both of the two 30-minute sessions on Teaching Routines offered this morning.
9:00 - 9:30 Optional Session: Thinking Routines for Introducing New Material
10:45 - 11:15 Optional Session: Thinking Routines for Reflection
Optional sessions all held in Sherrod, Room 309
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12:00 - 12:45 Lunch
Lunch
Sherrod, Room 309
Enjoy a lunch on us as you decompress, talk with colleagues, and refresh yourself for more productivity in the afternoon. Share any new ideas you're putting into your classes with others as you eat!
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12:45 - 2:15 Course Planning Time & Optional Session
Course Planning Time
Continue working on your classes during this time. We are also offering one additional Optional Session during this time block.
12:45 - 1:15 Optional Session: Onine Applications of Thinking Routines
Sherrod, Room 309
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2:15 - 2:30 Afternoon Snack Break
Afternoon Snack Break
If you were wondering where dessert was after lunch, this is the place! Stretch your legs, grab a snack, and engage in more light conversation as you take a needed cognitive break. You've been working hard!
Sweets, salties, and coffee
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2:30 - 3:45 Course Planning Time
Course Planning Time
One last push to make progress on your spring course preparations! You've got this!
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3:45 - 4:00 Closing Reflection & Drawings
It's a Wrap
We'll gather to bring closure to our day, reflect on our progress, and offer some door prizes as a thank-you for spending your time with us today!