Student Engagement

Posts related to pedagogical best practices for student engagement in non-technical terms; may link to specific Tools, Spaces, or Workshops.

Student Course Surveys (SCS)

Student Course Surveys (SCS) are managed by Institutional Research (IR) and provided as separate GLOW courses each term. Not all courses require the SCS. Near the middle of each semester IR will contact those faculty who are instructing courses subject to the SCS, and will provide information about what… Continue reading »

Exploring AI in the Williams Context

Academic Technology Services Workshop: Exploring AI in the Williams Context  Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 1:30 – 3:00pm | Sawyer 328 Join us in reflecting upon, exploring, and playing with the concepts and examples Flower Darby… Continue reading »

Polling

Polling (a.k.a. surveying) offers several pedagogical advantages for strengthening faculty and student relationships: Student Engagement Getting to know your students before the first day of class. Think-Pair-Share (a.k.a. breakout discussion sessions). Student Evaluation (informal, formative, and summative) Preparing students for a discussion topic, particularly when introducing difficult or contentious subjects… Continue reading »