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.
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STLI Quick Bite | Accessibility Series: Better Alt Text
In this Zoom STLI Quick Bite session, we discussed alt text and answered the questions: “What is alt text?”, “How detailed should I be?”, and “Do I have to use it for every image?” STLI provided practical tips to make images more...
STLI | Alex Joosse on Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Group Projects
In this interactive session, Alex Joosse & STLI hosted Structured Teamwork in the Classroom. The session introduced a modified Scrum framework and strategies for coaching students on communication, conflict resolution, and constructive feedback skills that...
STLI | Gradescope: From Basics to Best Practices
In this STLI remote, two part workshop, the STLI team discussed how Gradescope can help instructors manage and grade student submissions, speed up feedback to students, and save time. This session included both “Getting Started” for new users and “Making the Most” for...
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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...