In addition to providing important university policies and acting as a reference guide for course logistics and requirements, the syllabus is likely one of the first places where students will begin to become acquainted with you and your course. As such, it can begin to set a positive, inclusive tone […]

In this virtual conversation, we will consider how to craft inclusive, compassionate, and responsive course policies that will set you and your students up for success this spring. We will discuss questions that you can use to find a balance between offering students grace and flexibility with also providing them […]

In this virtual conversation, we will talk through some of the key features of Zoom that might be relevant to your teaching in the first few weeks of the semester. Depending on participant interest, we can discuss setting up Zoom meetings, Zoom settings/permissions, the logistics of breakout rooms, screen sharing, […]

One small way to show your students compassion and help reduce their stress is by giving them opportunities to provide feedback about themselves and their experiences in your course. In this session, we will talk about short surveys you can give your students at the beginning of a course to […]

Goal setting can help students stay focused, motivated, and engaged with your class and course goals. We will discuss ways to incorporate goal setting into the first few weeks of your class and identify how you will set your students up for success with a goal-setting activity. For questions about […]

In this virtual conversation, we will identify ways in which we can encourage students to utilize office hours. For questions about this event, please contact Dr. Denise Leonard at dleonard23@wustl.edu  

With everything going on this semester, how can you tell if your students are struggling, especially relatively early on in the term? Encourage a sense of belonging in your course by checking in with students to see how things are going from their perspective. In this virtual conversation, we'll discuss […]

Help students expand their thinking through poll questions that require reflection on their perspectives and understanding of course content. In this virtual conversation, we will discuss different types of poll questions that you can pose to help students reexamine their own learning, adopt a growth mindset, and persist through difficulties […]

Canvas discussions can be a great way to help build social connection between students in your course. Yet, often conversations can feel stilted or disjointed. This virtual conversation will examine ways to make the most out of Canvas discussions. We will discuss strategies for developing discussion thread prompts, doing group […]