Academic Innovation
Academic innovation initiatives at STLI explore new or novel approaches and solutions to practical challenges of teaching in higher education. Our stage-gate model prioritizes human-centered processes for building and scaling innovation at William & Mary.
University Teaching & Learning Projects
The University Teaching & Learning Project (UTLP) brings together a cross-disciplinary group of faculty members to explore innovative methods, problems of practice, and new approaches to teaching at William & Mary. The call for particpation in the UTLP goes out in late summer.
Educational Technology
We partner with Information Technology, W&M Libraries, and faculty innovators to enrich our digital learning environment through edtech pilots, consultations, and use-cases for integrating technology in teaching.
Research & Development
STLI researchers regularly contribute to the field of education through action research, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and publication in education journals. Additionally, we partner with co-educators to evaluate programs and share assessment pathways to continually improve.
Current & Past Projects
University Teaching & Learning Projects
- Peer Review Observation Program for Enhancing Learning (PROPEL)
- Assessment strategies and Generative AI applications
- Faculty and student perspectives on Generative AI
- Integrating AR/VR in teaching practices
- Exploring MAXQDA for qualitative research data analysis
- Instructional strategies using the Constructive Dialogue Instituite
Educational Technology initiatives
- Designing with accessibility in mind with Blackboard Ultra and Blackboard Ally
- Instructor-created educational media studios
- Asynchronous student discussions with Flipgrid
- Evaluation of the W&M digital learning environment with Information Technology
- AI assisted grading and feedback with Gradescope
Research & Development
- Teaching & learning centers’ response to GenAI
- Building an AI mindset: Agency, curiosity, wisdom, and character for digital fluency
- Faculty and student perspectives on GenAI for teaching and learning
- Generative AI and democracy: A multi-level analysis of its effects on critical thinking, digital equality, and digital citizenship
- VR for learning: Student perceptions of virtual reality experiences in the classroom
Have additional questions?
Connect with Katalin Wargo, Director for Academic Innovation & Pedagogical Partnerships
Katalin oversees STLI's digital teaching and learning programs and collaborates with faculty and staff across campus to explore new and innovative teaching approaches and technologies. She equips faculty and campus partners with innovative resources for their teaching and research goals.
Have additional questions?
Connect with Pablo Yañez, Senior Data, Technology, & Innovation Program Manager
Pablo is responsible for innovative digital tools, programming, and teaching practices related to science labs and large classes. As a geologist with research and teaching experience, Pablo is interested in teaching and learning in the science fields.
