Small Changes, Big Impact

The Small Changes, Big Impact series features UVA and UVA Wise instructors sharing their effective teaching and learning strategies. Discover instructional practices and tools instructors are using to engage their students and build community in their courses—during the pandemic and beyond.

This series was a project of the University Teaching and Learning Technology Committee. If you have any questions, email Kristin Sloane at ks8yx@virginia.edu. Use #smallchangesbigimpact on social media to continue the conversation.

Resources

Using Poll Everywhere to Preview Weekly Content

Blending Async and Sync to Support Vulnerable Conversations

Using Flipgrid as a Video Discussion Tool

Weekly Summary Videos: The Top 3 Takeaways

Pedagogical Benefits of Hosting an Evidence-based Movie Night

Tips for Students: Fostering Collaborative Teamwork

Unforeseen Benefits of Virtual Office Hours

Creating Interactive Learning Guides for Students

Using Virtual Case Conferences

Using Collaborative Documents in Online Courses

Enabling Collaborative Teamwork Using Google Slides

Creating Community in a Studio Art Class Using a GoPro Camera

Using Breakout Rooms for Alumni Engagement

Teaching Economics Using Virtual Reality

Creating Learning Communities in a Large Enrollment Class Using Teams

Improving the LMS Discussion Board and Incorporating Memojis

Using Gradescope to Streamline the Grading Process

Reflections on Teaching Biology Using Zoom

A Student's Perspective in a Cross-cultural Global Studies Course in South Africa

Building Community in an All-day Conference

Using Google Forms to Enhance Student Feedback and Engagement

What I Learned Teaching Mental Health in Schools

Using Asynchronous Content to Support the Student Experience

Giving Meaningful Feedback Using Interactive Online Worksheets

Making Learning Visual and Relevant Using Interactive Online Whiteboards