A new channel for staff-student engagement online

Community poll: Share and see the many ways we are engaging in partnerships in a global pandemic
We are all navigating the COVID-19 global pandemic in our own unique ways. Learning and teaching online has become the new normal, but finding innovative ways to engage inÌýstudent-staff partnerships online has been a little more challenging.
In an effort to combat this challenge the Community of Practice Network has designed a tool to enableÌýstudents and staff to share stories of and perspectives on engaging in pedagogical (learner-teacher) partnerships in the context of COVID-19.
A community poll is now available, providingÌýreal-time, live results.Ìý This channel is an excellent way to connect and share, to stay in touch using a simple online platform.
Share your views and stories here:Ìý
Read the stories and perspectives from the community here:Ìý
Over a dozen people have already shared stories in the last 6 hours. Stories and views that show there is no one wayÌýpeople areÌýexperiencing partnership *at a distance*.
If you are looking for resources specific toÌýsupporting onlineÌýpartnership practices, youÌýwill want to check out the live results as some members have shared specific references.
Five potentially interesting items to note and know about:
- HoldÌýthe date of 28 August 2020: Our annual SaP Roundtable will not be in person at Deakin in Melbourne as planned but plans are underway for a potential virtual event
- New blog posts on SaP and Global LearningÌý
- There is a wealth of new research being published on SaP and here is aÌý
- The(IJSaP) is seeking book/event/resource reviews (800 words) - student authored reviews very welcome (email meÌýif keen)
- For twitter users, keep up with #studentsaspartners #SaP #westernsap hashtags (as a start)
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide staff are invited to Ìýor contact Kelly Matthews (SaP Network Coordinator) for more information.