Speed13-Google Jamboard: Establishing Positive Learning Environments & Norms Regardless of the Course Format

Creating an inclusive classroom environment is a critical component of teaching and learning. In the face of COVID-19, faculty and students are grappling with ways to successfully engage in coursework and with each other. As faculty navigate facilitating instruction in a variety of formats, at times simultaneously (e.g., in-person, online, hybrid, Hi-flex), students are also left wondering about their role in the classroom. Establishing co-constructed expectations on what it means to be successful in your course and beyond can be a powerful way to leverage the positive experiences of students' prior experiences and also set high standards for collective engagement. In this presentation, attendees will actively participate in exercises to promote a positive and inclusive learning environment while using open-access tools to engage students.