Labster Webinars

Engage & Motivate Your Science Students This Fall

Find out how to engage learners with Labster, check out our new platform features, and get a sneak peek of what's coming next

Sep 12
September 12, 2024
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Inside the Webinar

How to engage students this fall
Best practices for course planning
See what's new from Labster

As a new semester begins, science educators face the critical challenge of keeping students engaged, focused, and on track right from the start. Join us for an exclusive webinar where we'll explore essential strategies to ensure a successful return to the classroom. You’ll hear what strategies are working at other schools, get the latest product news, and learn how to improve student engagement, confidence and preparation in the new semester.

  • Hear from Andrew Thorne, Vice President for Distance Education at Toccoa Falls College, on how to drive student engagement and retention using OpenStax textbooks and Labster simulations 
  • Get an introduction to course planning best practices from Dr. Ashley Buitenwerf, Labster's Education Strategist, including how to use Labster’s new Catalog
  • Get a sneak peek at upcoming product updates and product roadmap from Adam Connor, VP of Design and Experience Research and Mark Fuller, Director of Product Marketing
  • Understand how to include all students through Labster’s vision for accessibility, from Monika Starnawska, Product Manager
  • Plus: Get reminders on where to find back-to-school implementation tips and teaching support

Speakers

Andrew Thorne

Andrew Thorne

Vice President of Distance Education, Toccoa Falls College

Andrew is responsible for overseeing enrollment for the Dual Enrollment, Online, and Graduate student populations. In conjunction with the VPAA, he is also responsible for continually assessing, staffing, and improving the Dual Enrollment, Online, and Graduate programs. Andrew has served at Toccoa Falls College since 2014. Andrew graduated Summa Cum Laude from Toccoa Falls College with majors in Business Administration and Communication Studies and minors in Marketing and Bible and Theology. He later earned his MBA from Regent University.

Mark Fuller

Mark Fuller

Product Marketing Director, Labster

Mark has spent 17 years working with universities, educators, publishers, and edtech providers to deliver learning experiences to students around the world. He has helped develop and launch dozens of award-winning learning tools, online databases, and new programs through his work with leading institutions and scientific societies. In his current role at Labster, Mark is working to make science and healthcare education more effective, engaging, and accessible through the use of web- and VR-based immersive learning experiences.

Adam Connor

Adam Connor

Vice President, Design & UX Research, Labster

Adam Connor has over 20 years of experience in Experience Strategy and Design. Throughout his career, Adam has focused on designing products, services, and environments that enhance the well-being of others, applying his expertise across healthcare, financial well-being, and education. As Labster’s VP of Design & Research, he leads our team of educators, designers, and researchers who share his passion for empowering students and instructors through immersive learning.

Ashley Buitenwerf, PhD

Ashley Buitenwerf, PhD

Education Strategist, Labster

With a PhD in Natural Sciences and Mathematics and 20 years of experience as an educator in countries including the US, South Africa and Denmark, Ashley is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of both educators and their students are deeply embedded into Labster’s processes and offerings. As a scientist and educator, her strategy is to ensure that every student is equipped and empowered with knowledge and enthusiasm to pursue their goals.

Monika Starnawska

Monika Starnawska

Product Manager, Accessibility, Labster

Monika Starnawska has a strong scientific background thanks to graduating biotechnology master's programme at Technical University of Denmark. She started her career journey at Labster's Copenhagen office as Scientific Writer, expanding her expertise in product development and advancing into the role of Product Manager. She gained extensive knowledge of digital accessibility and now serves as an expert in accessibility at Labster, supporting the company in making scientific learning more inclusive and engaging for all learners.

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