From Posts to Stories: Using Digital Dialogue to Foster Belonging and Student Voice

Every student brings a story into the classroom, but not every classroom creates the conditions for those stories to be shared, heard, and valued. This session explores how structured, student-driven dialogue can help surface those stories in meaningful ways, supporting both engagement and a deeper sense of belonging.

Through real classroom examples, including Tess’s use of digital dialogue in her Russian language courses, we will examine how narrative and interaction can be intentionally designed into coursework to strengthen connection and support persistence. We will also explore how these interaction patterns offer "human-centered" data, helping instructors better understand and support their learners' journeys. Additionally, we will briefly touch upon how generative AI can support student storytelling and language practice.

Participants will leave with practical ideas for integrating dialogue-based activities into their courses to foster inclusive, student-centered learning environments.

Audience

• Adjunct faculty
• Full-time faculty
• Managers

Presenters

• Victoria De la Cruz
  Success Partner
  Yellowdig
• Paola Guevara
  Partnerships Manager
  Yellowdig
• Tess Testeza
  Adjunct Professor
  SCC

Flex Credit

Flex credit is available for this event.

After the event: Professional Learning Evaluation Form

ADA Accessibility

For ADA accessibility accommodations, please contact Cassidy Larkin at larkinc@scc.losrios.edu. Contact Cassidy for disability accommodations only. For general inquiries, please use the contact information listed in the sidebar.