This article was originally published on UCLA Newsroom and written by Elizabeth Kivowitz
The Dialogue across Difference (DaD) Faculty Fellows Program supports instructors in facilitating complex classroom conversations that acknowledge and honor differences in lived experiences and perspectives. Fellows learn how to incorporate evidence-based teaching frameworks to create welcoming classroom environments that provide impactful instruction to all students at UCLA. Keeping with DaD’s focus on fostering critical discussion, Abigail Saguy, a professor of sociology and member of the inaugural Faculty Fellows cohort, recently utilized the AI-assisted chat platform Sway in her courses to help students engage in productive dialogue. Read about Saguy’s experience with the discussion app and its key impacts on advancing student learning.