Office hours are a terrific way to schedule predictable opportunities to interact with your students (RSI anyone?). Of course, I'm sure you've asked yourself how to motivate students to take you up on those opportunities more while managing your time efficiently. Let's talk about a new idea to upgrade your office hours on-campus or online - Bookings with Me!
If you've used the FIC scheduling website to book an appointment with an instructional designer, this is the same Microsoft tool but built just for individual use. Here are a few benefits you should consider for your office hours:
Now that you have your very own scheduling assistant, you can share it as easily as any other website. With the link, you can send it in an Announcement, post it to your Content, or even add it as a custom widget on your course homepage. Of course, you'll still be able to share the link in an email as well.
Did you know a custom virtual office hours widget was created as part of an Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction through Technology Enhancement (EXCITE) committee initiative based on faculty feedback? This widget is available right now to preview on the best practices homepage then you can copy it from widgets to customize and personalize it. It was originally created for virtual office hours as a custom area to share your Teams meeting link, but it can be customized to fit your needs regardless of modality.
As always, please reach out if you have any questions, or feel free to schedule a one-on-one appointment for help. Also, if you haven't done so already, please consider subscribing to this blog to stay up to date with the latest tips and news!
Jasmine Checchi
Instructional Designer, Division of Online Studies
jasmine.checchi@daytonastate.edu | 386-506-4278
Online Studies | Faculty Innovation Center (FIC)
Thanks for sharing this new tool. It sounds like a great addition to the teaching practice that will help with time management and productivity. I look forward to trying it out.
I am looking forward to using this for our required Instructor Meetings for our online sections of SLS1122 Managing Your Success!
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Latest comment 2023-12-12T10:39:32-05:00 by Krissy Leonard