Session Catalog
Session Categories
CFE sessions are offered in the following categories:
- Engagement & Belonging: Fostering student engagement, motivation, and belonging within and beyond the classroom through engaging learning environments, active learning experiences, and meaningful student connections.
- Resources & Community: Supporting the professional development and connection of the BGSU teaching community through shared resources, network-building, and collaborative opportunities.
- Success & Impact: Improving student learning and teaching practices through the design of impactful courses and curriculum, clear articulation of learning outcomes, integration of relevant course materials, development of meaningful assessments, and engagement in reflective teaching and learning practices.
- Technology & Innovation: Transforming teaching and learning through the integration of digital tools and emerging technologies.
Session Types
The CFE offers the following session types:
- Demonstration: A step-by-step guided tour of a technology tool, software, or resource
- Dialogue Session: A structured discussion exploring a specific topic or issue
- Info Session: An informative presentation introducing a specific topic, concept, program, or resource
- Interactive Workshop: A hands-on session providing participants with multiple opportunities to engage with each other and apply learning
- Learning Lounge: An impactful 30-minute session consisting of a short presentation and Q&A
- Panel Discussion: A moderated discussion with a panel of guests on a specific topic or concept
- Seminar: An intensive, interactive session that provides participants with multiple opportunities to engage with each other as well as dedicated working time to apply learning.
- Working Session: A dedicated working time with some guidance and limited facilitation
Session Catalog
Sessions are listed alphabetically by title. New sessions are continuously added throughout the academic year, so we recommend you check this page often.
*The CFE team is currently planning programming for the Fall 2026 semester. Check back in August to see what we have to offer! If you have questions about CFE programming, please email cfe@bgsu.edu. If you would like to schedule a consultation with an instructional designer, please complete the Instructional Design Consultation Request form.
Registering Your Course Materials in Verba
Facilitators: Gretchen Avery
In order to comply with the Higher Education Opportunity Act, all course materials must be registered in the University’s registration software, Verba. Anything students have to purchase or download must be registered, including books, courseware, OER, software, and supplies.This session will demonstrate how to utilize the Verba software in an efficient and accurate manner. Time will also be available to register your own requirements for Spring semester before the mandated deadline.
Please note: This training is not recommended for Verba department reviewers, as they have a different view and functions that will not be covered in this session.
By participating in this session, you will be able to:
- Distinguish the multiple student purchase processes by course material type.
- Identify which items to register in Verba.
- Plan to use Verba in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Practice learned skills in an immediate one-on-one meeting or on their own at a later time.
Date
Wed, Sept 30, 9:00 AM-9:30 AM
Location
Zoom
Event Type
Info Session
Session Categories
- Success and Impact
- Technology & Innovation
Updated: 07/10/2026 02:08PM