Communication, Connection & Feedback

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In this Section:

Video Series: Faculty stories
Video: Communicating with students one-on-one
Video: Timely and effective feedback
Web Resource: Student feedback toolkit
Guide: Feedback strategies
Guide: Dealing with quarantined students

Video Series: Faculty Stories

Meghan Sinton Miller: Pivot (5:39)

W&M Sociologist Meghan discusses the benefits to giving students the opportunity to share their anecdotes and the power of listening.

Anne Rasmussen: Ensemble (7:41)

W&M Music Prof. Anne describes how she and her Middle Eastern Music Ensemble are making things work in a socially distanced environment.

Dana Willner: Joy (4:53)

W&M Computer Scientist Dana discusses how she brings the concept of joy into her computer science classes, an especially tricky task during COVID.

Rowan Lockwood: Adjusting (15:38)

W&M Geologist Rowan loves to ham it up for her students, but that's not so easy over Zoom, or while wearing a mask. Here are her tips on engaging students in this new paradigm.

Videos

Communicating with students one-on-one (4:44)

These easy-to-adopt tips on communicating with students on an individual basis can go a long way toward cultivating a strong community in your course. Ali Blankinship (Mason SOB), April Lawrence (SOE), and STLI's Katalin Wargo present some strategies you can implement right away.

Timely and effective feedback (8:00)

What's the difference between formative feedback and summative feedback? Formative feedback is intended to help students implement concepts and strengthen their learning, while summative feedback is intended to let students know how they're performing in the class. This video, presented by Ali Blankinship (Mason SOB), April Lawrence (SOE), and STLI's Katalin Wargo help you put feedback to work for you and your students.

Web Resources and Guides

Web Resource: Student Feedback Toolkit

Easily deploy student feedback surveys using Google Forms or Poll Everywhere

Frequent and Timely Feedback Strategies.pdf

Guide: Feedback strategies

Learn strategies like concept mapping, identifying the muddiest point, and much more in this handy guide.

Strategies for Quarantined Students Handout (1).pdf

Guide: Dealing with quarantined students

It's tough enough teaching in a remote environment, but dealing with students in quarantine is a double challenge. Here are some tips on handling the situation.

Bring Fun to Your Class.pdf

Guide: 12 Small Ways to Bring Some Joy and Fun to Your Class

In these challenging times, it is more important than ever to bring some fun and joy into your classes - approximating what you might do in normal face-to-face sessions. These ideas may inspire you...