Moov-ing on Up: Advancing Learning on the 40 Acres
Friday, April 10, 2026 · 2:00 – 5:00 PM · Virtual (Zoom)
The Student Educator Forum brings together student educators from across the University of Texas at Austin for an afternoon of peer-led presentations and collaborative learning. Whether you tutor, mentor, lead study groups or support fellow students in any capacity, this forum is for you.
Join us for an afternoon of presentations, discussion and community. A space for student educators at UT Austin to connect, share and learn from each other.
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Open to all student educators and staff at UT Austin.
Schedule
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Welcome and Introductions | Dr. Ray Acuña-Luna & Mr. Mitchell Shotts |
| 2:10 PM | Opening Speaker | Dr. Nina Telang |
| 2:30 PM | Break / Transition | 10 minutes |
| 2:40 PM | Round Robin 1 | Three concurrent presentations |
| 3:10 PM | Break / Transition | 10 minutes |
| 3:20 PM | Round Robin 2 | Three concurrent presentations |
| 3:50 PM | Break / Transition | 10 minutes |
| 4:00 PM | Round Robin 3 | Three concurrent presentations |
| 4:30 PM | Break / Transition | 10 minutes |
| 4:40 PM | Closing Speaker | Dr. Brandon W. Jones |
Session Topics
From Content Expert to Learning Facilitator
Explore how peer educators can shift from delivering content to guiding students in developing their own understanding through active learning strategies, effective study groups and mentoring.
Academic Strategies and Study Skills
An interactive session on evidence-based academic strategies, drawing from educational psychology research and engaging activities to help students study smarter.
Preventing Burnout for Student Educators
Learn strategies for building strong habits and maintaining motivation, drawing from research on human cognition and motivation to help student educators manage busy workloads.
Supporting Neurodiverse Learners
A discussion of common academic challenges faced by neurodiverse students and practical strategies peer tutors can use to promote their success and learning.
Facilitation Strategies and Reflective Practice
Practical strategies for leading peer-learning environments, including techniques for simplifying complex ideas, encouraging participation and using reflective practice to grow as an educator.
Coping with Failure and Building Resilience
Explore how students can cope with stress from setbacks, reframe failure as part of the learning process and build resilience to move forward with confidence.
The Science of Peer Learning
Discover the research behind why students learn better from each other and how to facilitate collaboration rather than re-lecture in peer education settings.
Interview Tips for Student Educators
Practice the STAR method and sample interview questions to help you talk about your student educator experience in future job interviews.