Office Hours

TOOLS:

Email

Zoom conference

Canvas conference

  • Canvas conference tool is more limited than Zoom. It allows a smaller number of students and does not allow students to use audio.

Private Office Hours

Schedule blocks of time

  • Use Canvas>Calendar> +AppointmentGroup to create blocks of time that the students can sign up for personal meetings

Learn how to 'close your door' to speak privately with one student on Zoom

  1. Enable waiting room on Zoom and invite students in one at a time

  2. In the Participants Panel, you can put individuals 'on hold' which removes them temporarily.

Group Office Hours

Consider having themed office hours (e.g., “homework help”, “Writing workshop”, or “Exam recap”) to encourage attendance and streamline the discussion. Clearly communicate and set expectations about the scope of the time.