W&M Studio for Teaching & Learning Innovation // 2019 - 2020 Annual Report

Pandemic Partnership Highlights
W&M Libraries & Information Technology
As the university transitioned to remote learning, STLI,
W&M Libraries, and IT developed the Keep Teaching
Initiative which encompassed robust levels of supports
and resources. The Keep Teaching website housed
guides, tutorials, and best practices. Members from
each team facilitated webinars and tutorials to help with
technology and pedagogical issues.
Center for Mindfulness & Authentic Excellence
In an effort to prioritize mental health during the
pandemic, STLI and Associate Vice President for Health
& Wellness Kelly Crace worked together to reconfigure
the second workshop in the Spring series: “Am I My
Student’s Therapist: Managing Student Anxiety While
we Adjust” via Zoom. During the workshop, Crace
discussed teaching and management of student anxiety.
Dean of Students Office
The studio partnered with Senior Associate Dean of
Students Dave Gilbert to host the last Spring workshop:
“Maintaining Academic Integrity in Extraordinary
Times,” providing instructors with best practices to
encourage integrity and prevent academic dishonesty.
STLI and DoS developed a student feedback survey for
faculty to deploy and a university-wide student survey.
COVID-19 RESPONSE
AT A GLANCE
STLI has developed two courses
[Convert your Course // Blended
Learning @ W&M Course], numerous
video tutorials and webinars, and
an instructional resilience website
[Keep Teaching Initiative] dedicated
to preparing faculty for teaching in
dramatically different environments.
Through the synergy between ondemand
resources and consultations,
self-paced learning opportunities were
provided. The studio has been able to
nimbly provide support and resources
to a significant proportion of instructors
across W&M.
31,000+
YouTube Views // STLI Tutorials
22,900+
Digital Resources
Accessed Online
400+
Blended Learning @ W&M
Course Enrollees