Sage Talks Webinars

Connect with influential authors and faculty for engaging content that delivers.

Discover the transformative power of Sage Talks webinars and webcasts, a series designed to provide instructors with cutting-edge insights and practical strategies to enhance classroom experiences. Hosted by influential experts in education, these webinars offer a dynamic platform for exploring innovative teaching methods and the latest trends in various academic fields.


Upcoming Webinars and Latest Recordings

The Power of Collaboration: Integrating On-ground and Online Techniques

  • Speakers: Dr. Charlie Gonzalez and Dr. Regina Durante
  • Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Time: 9 am PT / 11 am CT / noon ET

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Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the essence of collaboration. We will explore the motivations behind why we collaborate, identify common obstacles, and highlight the numerous benefits of working together. Additionally, we will showcase real-world examples of classroom collaboration and discuss strategies to effectively replicate in-person collaboration in an online environment.

Cults in the Classroom: Tools to Spark Curiosity in Psychology

  • Speaker: Dr. Wind Goodfriend
  • Date: March 12, 2025

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What makes cults so fascinating, and how can they become a powerful tool for teaching psychology? Dr. Wind Goodfriend, social psychologist and Sage author, provides the complete toolkit for a class where the psychology of cults becomes a catalyst for sparking curiosity, critical thinking, and active engagement among students.

This webinar dives into how cults, with their gripping narratives and psychological intricacies, can be used to explore everything from social influence to cognitive dissonance. Wind shares insights from her popular course "The Psychology of Cults," offering a roadmap for educators to teach about the psychology of persuasion, brainwashing, and human behavior in ways that resonate deeply with students.