One of the questions I receive most often as an Instructional Consultant is about office hours. Students are struggling with coursework, but they are not coming to office hours. Instructors are teaching large classes and would love to get to know their students more, but students are not coming to office hours. Students are missing… Read more »
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What Will You Keep for Fall? Vicky Meretsky on Online Office Hours
In this week’s “What Will You Keep for Fall 2021?” I talk with Vicky Meretsky from the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs about her use of online office hours, particularly in the evening. Vicky talks a bit about this option being particularly good for working students, and she shares a few approaches she… Read more »
What Will You Keep This Fall? J Duncan on Online Office Hours
In this week’s “What Will You Keep the Fall” video, I am talking with Dr. J Duncan from the Informatics Department about his use of online office hours. Specifically, J shares a bit about how he and his colleagues are using online office hours to consult with students on coding projects, which involves shared screens… Read more »
Use office hours to set students up for successful completion of this semester
As we approach Thanksgiving we wanted to highlight ways to help students prepare for the upcoming transitions they may be facing. Some students will experience a disruption at Thanksgiving as they move home and/or experience a change in the format of their courses. Consider using your office hours to help your students prepare for successful… Read more »
Quick tip of the week: Encourage Your Students to Come to Virtual Office Hours
One way to connect with your students, particularly in an online course, is to invite them to come to your (virtual) office hours. Students are often shy or reluctant to come to office hours, so think about rebranding them as “coffee breaks” or “casual chats.” Or invite your students to sign up for brief time… Read more »