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From Disconnection to Belonging: Simple Tools for Time-Strapped Educators
Tuesday, July 29 at 2pm ET
What if the most powerful learning moments in your classroom took just 3 minutes? Join us to experience the Mini Examina—simple conversation starters that create instant connection and engagement. Through interactive demonstrations using iClicker, you'll discover how brief moments of meaningful reflection can transform your classroom climate. We'll practice together, troubleshoot common challenges, and you'll leave with tools you can use in your very next class.
Goals
- Experience how structured conversations create classroom connection
- Learn why brief reflections can be more powerful than lengthy activities
- Master 3-5 conversation protocols you can use immediately
- Build confidence in facilitating meaningful student interactions
Intervention
- Live practice with Mini Examina conversation starters
- Small group experiences of different prompt types
- iClicker demonstrations of classroom implementation
- Real-time problem-solving for common obstacles
Metrics of Success
- Participants successfully facilitate at least one conversation protocol
- Identification of 3+ specific moments to use tools in their teaching
- Evidence of increased confidence in leading reflections
- Commitment to implement within one week
Speakers
Belle Liang
Professor and Chair of the Department of Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology, Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College
Belle Liang is Principal Investigator at Purpose Labs and her research focuses on mentoring and cultivating purpose in school, work, and life. She leverages technology and social media in this work.
Her research-practice collaborations in and out of the U.S. have identified mentoring practices that fan the flames of purpose in people from diverse backgrounds, and she has published ~100 scientific journal articles and book chapters from this work. Liang has received honors such as an Distinguished Alumni Award, various awards for innovative teaching and community engagement, and recognition as an American Psychological Association Fellow for her outstanding contributions to the field of clinical and counseling psychology.
Tim Klein
Award-winning urban educator, clinical therapist, and lecturer, Boston College
Tim Klein, LCSW is an award-winning urban educator, clinical therapist, former teaching fellow at Harvard University and lecturer at Boston College. Throughout his career, he's worked intensively with marginalized students to empower them to pursue meaningful and fulfilling lives. Prior to his work at Boston College, he helped launch Stanford University’s Project Wayfinder, where he trained educators from over 30 states and 12 different countries.
As the Director of School and Community Engagement at Medford High School he implemented strategies that increased college matriculation by 30%. Prior to that, he spent five years as the Outreach Director for Summer Search, a national youth development non-profit serving historically underrepresented student populations. His work has been featured in EdSurge, Greater Good Magazine, The Los Angeles Times and KCRW.