Virtual Conversation Hour | Synchronous Tutoring Platforms (2019)

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During the hour, we discussed the platforms attendees use for their synchronous and why they chose their platforms, exploring: What are the successes or benefits to each of these platforms? What are the weaknesses or failures? What other questions do you have regarding technology platforms?

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Virtual Conversation Hour | Asynchronous Tutoring Strategies (2019)

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We had great turnout with over 40 attendees engaged in our discussion questions for the hour: What strategies do you use for providing students feedback asynchronously? What technologies or tools do you find helpful or effective? What kind of training have you done? What kind of training do you need to do?

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Reporting Back from the Online Writing Center SIG at IWCA (2018)

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IWCA’s national conference this year felt different. The numerous presentations offered on topics around diversity, equity, and inclusion that engaged with the conference’s theme of the Citizen Center contributed to this shift, of course. The other reason I felt a shift, however, centered around how OWCs and OWT were discussed and incorporated into the conference.

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