Group 4: Exploring best practices & opportunities for fostering our learning community with HP/BS students and faculty by Andrew Springer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3 Instructions: 1.) Reconnect! Prior to our main activity, have each person introduce themselves and share one highlight from the summer (take about 5-10 minutes); 2.) "Think-Group-Share": a.) Think: Each member responds to prompts below by clicking on 'sticky notes' (the '+' sign in the corner below) and sharing thoughts. b.) "Group": The small group together reviews everyone's ideas and groups common themes via affinity sorting; c.) "Share": Nominate a group member to provide a brief summary of key themes discussed with our full group (plenary). en-us 2022-08-16 18:52:01 UTC 2025-11-02 01:47:05 UTC hello@padlet.com 1.) What are some practices you have implemented in your classes to create a supportive learning community for our students? andrewespringer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2262547259  (Consider activities for nurturing ‘community’ within your class, activities that support active learning, activities for supporting students’ mental health, activities for addressing students’ learning needs)

]]> 2022-08-16 18:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2262547259 2.) What are the opportunities for enhancing our student learning community and student support within the classroom? andrewespringer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2262547260 2022-08-16 18:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2262547260 3.) What are practices/activities we are implementing as an HP/BS department that you find helpful for creating a supportive learning community for our HP/BS students? andrewespringer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2262547261 2022-08-16 18:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2262547261 4.) What are the opportunities for enhancing our student learning community and student support within our HP/BS department? andrewespringer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2262547262 2022-08-16 18:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2262547262 Just trying to be available to students if they have any concerns or questions. https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263495010 2022-08-17 17:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263495010 having these sessions at faculty meetings to connect with other faculty https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263495492 2022-08-17 17:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263495492 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263495765 Since COVID, at the beginning of each class, I try to have a 5-minute "check-in" with my students. They can share anything these like (personal, academic, professional)]]> 2022-08-17 17:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263495765 For #1: deannamhoelscher https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263496029 I hold office hours every week so students have a dedicated time to get in touch with me. This is important given my schedule, which is hectic!]]> 2022-08-17 17:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263496029 Creating space for students to share their experiences related to the learning materials and how it connects to current or future career goals. https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263496074 2022-08-17 17:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263496074 a pre-lecture check in with students and scheduling informal breaks during class https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263496127 2022-08-17 17:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263496127 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263496782 Reserve time at the end of class to meet individually with students or in small groups.]]> 2022-08-17 17:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263496782 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263497012 Small groups, where students have a chance to work together, can be good for this.]]> 2022-08-17 17:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263497012 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263497495 For online classes, being more present on the discussion boards.]]> 2022-08-17 17:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263497495 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263497760 Agreed, I hope we can do more of this! Great use of faculty meeting time.]]> 2022-08-17 17:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263497760 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263497857 Anonymous Poll Everywhere activities to do pre-checks of students understanding of new material. ]]> 2022-08-17 17:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263497857 Enhancing peer learning opportunities, connecting students to viable resources. https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263497886 2022-08-17 17:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263497886 Using breakout rooms and peer learning activities https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263498341 2022-08-17 17:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263498341 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263498417 Maybe inviting students to come to a faculty meeting once in a while to do some interactive activities together]]> 2022-08-17 17:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263498417 For #2: deannamhoelscher https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263499122 For a 3-hour course, I do lectures in small segments (15-20 minutes), followed by discussions, student presentations, and other activities to engage them. I also have students do small activities in class, which we discuss. It helps to have them do the activities first and then discuss, and it breaks up the class.]]> 2022-08-17 17:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263499122 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263499164 I haven't done this- but heard about this on a college tour: Encourage students to use writing resources by giving extra credit for students who go to the Writing Center for extra help.

]]> 2022-08-17 17:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263499164 reducing lecture time and providing more active learning time https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263499284 2022-08-17 17:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263499284 For #2. deannamhoelscher https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263499421 We have a large student group project in my fall class, and students work together on it.]]> 2022-08-17 17:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263499421 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263499443 Re: student support, I've had students share sensitive information about our department. I wish there were a way for students to share their concerns without fear of retribution and resolve their issues.]]> 2022-08-17 17:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263499443 Faculty events https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263500021 2022-08-17 17:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263500021 Use of a course Calendly for schedule meetings with TA/me https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263501471 2022-08-17 17:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263501471 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263525828 Mid course evaluation to share concerns]]> 2022-08-17 17:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/c4q3lzc4e78ijbh3/wish/2263525828