Community Programming Overview
STLI Community Programming is avaliable to all William & Mary instructors and co-educators. We provide four program types to facilitate excellence in teaching through various experiences and cohorts. Explore the program types below and use our matrix to learn more about what works for you. Visit our calendar for upcoming programming.
Teaching & Learning Talks
Teaching & Learning Talks (TLTs) focus on topics expected to have broad appeal across all disciplines at W&M. These sessions offer an introduction to practices, theoretical frameworks, and case studies to broaden instructors’ perspectives and inspire ideas. STLI often invites faculty presenters to share their knowledge and experiences during these sessions. No previous expertise in the topic area is required for participants to benefit from these popular sessions.
Workshops
Workshops closely follow a specific Teaching & Learning Talk and allow participants to put the methods and ideas presented there into practice. Workshop participants leave with draft resources or a plan for implementing newly acquired or improved skills and methods. Workshops are facilitated by experts from STLI and our partners.
Community Conversations
Community Conversations gather participants to discuss and explore a specific topic in depth. Participants are likely to already have some experience in the topic. In these sessions, a panel of faculty members present and discusses their specific experiences and use cases. As with Teaching & Learning Talks, these sessions focus more on exploration rather than creating an actual product.
Learning Labs
Learning Labs provide a quick introduction to a specific practice, tool, or idea that instructors can implement quickly. These sessions are usually presented by experts from STLI. Unlike Workshops, a Learning Lab often provides a first introduction to the subject matter to participants. STLI Quick Bites, 30-minute Zoom sessions, are currently the primary type of Learning Lab offered.
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.
