On March 24, 2026, the Teaching Methods Committee hosted its annual virtual event. Ariela McCaffrey (Reference and Instruction Librarian, Connecticut State Community College Three Rivers) presented “Talk to Me: Conjuring Connection in the Classroom,” which provided an overview of various engagement methods based on the works of Robert J. Marzano, Dan Rothstein, Luz Santana, and Dale M. Bauer, as well as studies about student anxiety regarding “negative evaluation” and its impact on class conversation, specifically how it relates to first-generation students and their success in academia.
We invite you to view the recording!
Additionally, the presenter shared the following additional resource for viewers:
