Tea Cup
Technology Enhances Academic Communication in University Pedagogy
Traditional office hours provide a confidential place where students and faculty can discuss grades, assignments, and more. Incorporating technology into office hours allows faculty to be innovative with scheduling and hosting meetings with students and sets an example for communicating with technology that aligns with the University’s core values. Collaborative research by CAS, Art & Design–Chris Matusek and CIDAT—Molly Caldera, Yue Ma, and Nathaly Gal.
SXU Core Values
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Read more about SXU Core Values.
Office Hours and the Next Generation
Office hours are key to student success. It can improve teaching and learning: it allows for deeper understanding, coaching, one-on-one assistance, and fosters connection.
Supplementing office hours with technology can extend these learning and teaching opportunities. Some benefits of including technology:
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GEN Z STUDENTS SEE TECH AND CREATIVITY AS IMPORTANT AND INTERSECTING ASPECTS OF THEIR IDENTITIES.
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Communication Types and Technology
Scheduling
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Appointment Scheduler
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Google Groups
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Doodle
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Digital Conversation: Asynchronous
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Announcements
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Blogger
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SXU Email
Weebly for Education
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Digital Dialogue: Synchronous
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Chat
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Google Chat
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Video Conferencing
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Conferences - a.k.a. The Big Blue Button
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Google Hangouts - G Suite
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Zoom
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Apps and Support
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G Suite
G Suite accessibility features and Support
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Building a Strong Network for Your Students
Successful communication and collaboration extended outside the walls of a traditional classroom can foster greater learning opportunities. It allows students to feel connected to you and their classmates, improves productivity, "attendance", etc. It can also increase retention and alleviate stress and anxiety.
Resources
Tech is ever changing:
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