Registration for the November 2023 FTI in Denver, CO, closes on October 10.
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Please note that to register for the November FTI, you will need to sign in to your American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) account. If you do not already have an AAPT account, click here to set up a free account.
The FTI: Physics and Astronomy Faculty Teaching Institute is our flagship workshop program and is dedicated to developing faculty members' teaching practice. The next FTI will be held us in beautiful Denver, CO from November 2-5, 2023. Registration closes October 10, 2023.
This 4-day immersive workshop will dig deep into the how and why of helping students learn physics and astronomy, so you can build the type of teaching practice that you want. In the workshop we will cover things such as:
- Managing your role as a new faculty member
- Principles of effective teaching and learning
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom
- How to help students learn through presentation, small group work, whole class discussion, reading, simulations, demonstrations, think-pair-share, and more.
- How to assess students compassionately, to support their learning
- Managing challenging teaching situations
- Creating a teaching action plan
Workshop Schedule
- Thursday, November 2: 7:30am-5:40pm
- Friday, November 3: 7:30am-5:55pm
- Saturday, November 4: 7:30am-6:00pm
- Sunday, November 5: 7:00am - 12:50pm
The workshop schedule is as follows: We will have a working breakfast at 7:30 am from Thursday to Saturday, and at 7:00 am on Sunday. After breakfast, the first session will begin at 8:30 am from Thursday to Saturday, and at 8:00 am on Sunday. Click here to view the full working schedule.
Registration
The cost of registration is $500. Hotel room costs and several meals will be paid directly by our National Science Foundation grant. Click here for details about the expenses that are covered by the registration fee.
Please complete the registration as soon as possible, but certainly before October 3, 2023.
Financial Support Available
The National Science Foundation grant provides some registration, caregiver, and travel subsidies for participants from departments with severe financial constraints, with preference given to participants from minority-serving institutions if applications exceed the available funds. For more information and to apply for this support, please email PI Bob Hilborn at r hillborn at aapt dot org. The email address has been obscured to make harvesting more difficult. Please remove spaces and replace "at" with @.
Post-Workshop Engagement
Learn more about the FTI Faculty Online Learning Community (FOLC) and additional opportunities to remain engaged with a vibrant community of faculty interested in teaching and learning.
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Space is limited. Registration closes on October 10.
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Health and Safety Protocol for the November FTI
- COVID vaccination is strongly recommended.
- Masks are also recommended, though optional.
- If you feel sick before the meeting, please stay home for everyone's safety.
- A limited number of COVID self-test kits will be available upon request at the registration desk.
- In the event of a positive test during the meeting, please isolate in your guest room and promptly inform programs at aapt dot org for assistance. The email address has been obscured to make harvesting more difficult. Please remove spaces and replace "at" with @.
Hotel Logistics + Participant Meals
Grand Hyatt Denver
Address: 1750 Welton St, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 295-1234
Please note that your hotel room, along with all breakfast and lunch expenses, will be paid directly by our National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. We will make hotel reservations for you. Please do not make your own hotel reservations.
Room reservations will be made for you at the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton St, Denver, CO. Your room expenses (except for incidentals) will be paid directly by our NSF grant. The reservations will be for a Wednesday, November 1 arrival and a Sunday, November 5 departure unless you have specifically arranged for other dates.
Those of you who need alternative arrival and departure dates should email programs at aapt dot org for assistance. The email address has been obscured to make harvesting more difficult. Please remove spaces and replace "at" with @.
Travel from the airport to the hotel
Denver International Airport (DIA) is the most convenient airport for travelers. To reach the hotel, you can opt for taxis, Uber, Lyft, or the Denver Airport Rail. The A Line rail service provided by Regional Transportation District (RTD) runs from Denver International Airport to LoDo's (lower downtown) Union Station and back. The Denver airport rail has six stops and takes approximately 37 minutes. The cost for a one-way trip is $10.50. However, keep in mind that the Union Station is approximately one mile away from the Grand Hyatt. If you choose to take the Denver Airport Rail, you might have to walk the remainder of the way to the hotel (possibly in the snow) or you may choose to order an Uber/Lyft or taxi to the hotel.
Parking
For those driving to the hotel, the Grand Hyatt has valet and self-parking options.
Valet parking rates are:
-Day use - $30.00
-Overnight Parking - $54.00
Self-parking rates are:
-Day use - $20.00
-Overnight Parking - $38.00
Note About Altitude
Denver is known as the Mile High City due to its elevation, but many visitors may not even be aware of the altitude difference. However, the air is significantly thinner and drier than in most other cities. Here are some useful tips to ensure that you remain happy and healthy during your stay in Denver:
- Drink plenty of water. This is the most effective way to help your body adjust to the higher altitude, both before your trip and while you are here. In fact, you should aim to drink twice as much water as you would normally consume at home.
- Dress in layers. Check the weather forecast a couple of days before your trip to Denver to pack appropriately.
Packing List
Please come prepared with a device that you can easily type on (e.g., laptop or tablet with keyboard). There will also be a binder and other materials that you may want to account for when determining the size of your luggage. Finally, casual dress will be appropriate for the FTI. Meeting rooms may be a bit cool, so you may wish to bring a light sweater or equivalent.
Dress Code
Casual dress will be appropriate for the Faculty Teaching Institute.
