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Different Office Hour Formats for Different Purposes


Derek’s Recommendation

It's a simple idea that we can offer different formats of office hours for different purposes, but it's also a transformational idea! I love how Viji invites her students to meet with her (and other students) in ways that align with student needs.

Office hours can be more inclusive by adding structure and being intentional with your design. Here's an example of office hours that accounts for different formats at different times of the semester as well as different locations. All of these help to remove some of the barriers to participation and hopefully, broaden engagement with students.