Student Lens: A Student Perspective on Effective Online Discussions

07/11/2023 |

Organizing asynchronous and synchronous online discussions can pose challenges, but there are strategies you can employ to facilitate meaningful conversations with and between students. In this episode of The Student Lens, you’ll hear Amanda, a student at Texas A&M University–Central Texas, discuss some of the practices her instructor used to ensure their class discussions were fruitful.

Ask Yourself: What challenges do first-generation students on your campus experience, and how do you currently support their needs? What additional steps might you take to support first-generation students and their families?

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Recommended Resource: Cultivating a Sense of Belonging in First-Generation Students Toolkit

07/11/2023 |

ACUE’s newest toolkit, “Cultivating a Sense of Belonging in First-Generation Students,” is a comprehensive resource that offers research-based strategies for meeting the needs of first-generation students and their families. You’ll learn approaches that you can use to demystify campus language, foster a sense of belonging for families, and share your story to minimize the potential effects of imposter phenomenon. Plus, the toolkit includes a recording of the complementary webinar Fostering Belonging and Supporting Success for First-Generation Students for those interested in taking a deeper dive.