What we offer
Consultations
Meet with one of our skilled consultants to discuss your syllabus, teaching modalities, and best practices for academic technologies and instructional design.
Resources
Peruse STLI curated teaching resources, video tutorials, and short courses on foundational concepts and innovative teaching & learning approaches.
Creative Spaces
Design and develop educational media for your courses. Consult with an educational media specialist or book a STLI studio to level-up your instructional materials.
Events
Explore a variety of programming and events including Teaching & Learning Talks, Quick Bite sessions, Together-We-Do Workshops, and Community Conversations.
Academy
Learn with us through web-based microcourses from STLI and campus partners at Academy.wm.edu. Earn a digital badge to share your new skills.
Partnerships & Opportunities
Connect with STLI to promote synergy across teaching and learning initiatives at W&M. Suggest new opportunities and explore our current partnerships.
RECENT
HIGHLIGHTS
STLI Quick Bite | Taming Blackboard Gradebook II
In this Quick Bite Zoom session, IT’s Kristy Walker and STLI’s Mike Blum discussed how to effectively use Blackboard Gradebook, a great tool for student assignment submissions. The session covered how to overcome the challenges of Gradebook, to use it as a powerful...
STLI Quick Bite | Poll Everywhere: Introduction, Refresher, and New Features
In this Quick Bite Zoom Session, we were joined by our Poll Everywhere (PE) representative for an introduction and refresher on using Poll Everywhere in courses. The session discussed new features and creative use-cases to enhance student engagement and track their...
Ready, Set, Teach!
STLI, WM Libraries, and Information Technology hosted practical, high-impact sessions designed to support new and returning instructors as they prepared for the upcoming semester. Ready, Set, Teach! Hosted by STLI | August 14, 2025 STLI, WM Libraries, and Information...
DRIVE-THRU PEDAGOGY
RECENT POSTS
Un-Stuck In The Middle…With You?
Here’s the bottom line: like most of my colleagues, I genuinely want to share the material I teach with my students in a progressive, invested way.” Drive-Thru Pedagogy Blog Pick up something practical. Un-Stuck In The Middle…With You? August 12, 2025 • Matthew Allar...
Why Bring the Election (and Other Sensitive Topics) Into the Classroom?
Navigating the classroom in the lead-up to an election—or any contentious issue—can feel like walking a tightrope. The stakes are high, and for many educators, the risks of discussing sensitive topics might seem to outweigh the benefits.” Drive-Thru Pedagogy Blog Pick...
Teaching on Days After: Managing Hot-Button Moments and Keeping Conversation Productive
The day after any high-stakes event–from global conflicts, to campus violence, to local tragedies– can stir up complex emotions, both in you and your students.” Drive-Thru Pedagogy Blog Pick up something practical. Teaching on Days After: Managing and Keeping...