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Fall SEE Experiential Education Academy
October – December 2026
Join SEE’s Fall Experiential Education Academy and elevate your teaching practice. Choose to attend a single workshop or complete all six sessions to earn your SEE EEA Certification.
On-Site Conference EEA Workshops
Register here for the 55th Annual SEE Conference, October 25-28, 2026, Savannah, Georgia, USA.
Schedule:
October 25, 2026, 2:00-5:30 PM
Concurrent Workshops: Fundamentals of Experiential Education, Reflection, and Expanding Access
October 26, 2026, 2:00-5:30 PM
Concurrent Workshops: Principles, Assessment, and Community Based Learning
Post-Conference Virtual Workshops
All sessions are held virtually via Zoom on Friday afternoons from 1:00–4:30 PM (ET).
Schedule:
November 6, 2026, 1:00-4:30 PM ET - Reflection
While experiences make up the first “E” in experiential education, it is through intentionally structured reflection that lasting learning occurs and transfers to new situations. This workshop will explore methods for guiding students to be more reflective both in and after their experiences using reflective theories and practice designed for experiential education.
- Identify the characteristics of, develop, and apply an effective reflective process for student learning
- Identify key reflection methods and questions suitable for various experiential activities
- Situate a reflective process in the context of experiential pedagogy
- Review foundational and contemporary theories on the reflective process
November 13, 2026, 1:00-4:30 PM ET - Assessment
During this workshop, which is designed for beginning and intermediate-level assessment practitioners in experiential education, participants will develop an outcomes assessment plan to use at their own institution.
- Explore experiential education assessment terminology, expectations of process, and outcomes.
- Align assessment with learning outcomes.
- Recognize the process of valid and reliable assessment.
- Discover some methods of assessment and evaluation.
December 4, 2026, 1:00-4:30 PM ET - Teaching & Learning Experientially
This workshop focuses on the teaching and the learning components of experiential education. Participants will get to construct course syllabi, design workshops, and/or plan group experiences on their campuses while creating an educative experiential learning component. Attention is paid to learning goals and outcomes as well as the challenges of experiential education assessment.
- Recognize how one's personal learning experiences informs one's design decisions.
- Define experiential education and intentional design.
- Identify experiential learning theorists and principles that serve as a foundation for designing experiential learning.
- Describe backward design and how it can be used to create experiential learning.
- Use foundational theories, experiential learning best practices and principles of backward design to develop goals, learning objectives, assessments, and activities that support teaching and learning experientially.
December 11, 2026,1:00-4:30 PM ET - Digital Tools for Experiential Education
In this workshop, participants will explore how simulations, generative AI, and immersive technologies can enhance experiential learning. Through a mix of examples, discussion and hands-on activities, participants will examine digital tools and techniques that support student-centered, authentic learning experiences. By the end of the session, each participant will create an action plan to guide the intentional integration of digital tools into their own experiential learning designs.
Outcomes:
- Differentiate among key digital tools used in experiential learning.
- Describe how digital tools can support experiential learning methods.
- Use generative AI to support the design of experiential learning components such as scenarios, prompts, and assessments.
- Develop an action plan for designing or enhancing a technology-supported experiential learning activity aligned with course outcomes.
Registration and Participation
Individuals interested in joining EEA workshops have several options:
- Annual Workshops: EEA workshops are conducted yearly as part of pre-conference offerings. These sessions provide valuable learning opportunities for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in experiential education.
- Regional Workshops: Some workshops are hosted by institutional partners regionally, offering opportunities for individual participation. These sessions may focus on specific themes or topics relevant to the region's educational needs.
- Future Virtual Options: Once per year, EEA hosts a series of virtual sessions, providing flexibility and accessibility for interested individuals to engage with the program remotely.
To explore the possibilities offered by the Experiential Education Academy or for more information, visit our About EEA & Certification Page or contact SEE directly at [email protected].
Benefits for Experiential Education Practitioners:
At the Experiential Education Academy (EEA), practitioners at different career stages find tailored benefits:
- Newcomers' Foundation: Newcomers to the field acquire a strong foundation in experiential education principles and practices through our comprehensive workshops.
- Mid-Career Exploration: Seasoned practitioners delve deeper into specialized topics, moving beyond the fundamentals to explore advanced concepts and methodologies.
- Continuous Learning for All: Our programs offer all practitioners the opportunity to stay updated with the latest trends impacting various facets of experiential education. This includes insights into assessment techniques, legal considerations, and other contemporary issues.
- Community Engagement: Being part of the SEE community provides practitioners with access to a diverse network of scholars and experts in experiential education. This vibrant community fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing among practitioners, enriching the collective learning experience.
At EEA, we strive to empower experiential education practitioners across all career stages, providing a platform for continuous learning, growth, and community engagement.
You may view all of the EEA Workshop descriptions, click here.
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