Listening to Learn: Using Ongoing Student Feedback to Foster Connection and Compassion in Higher Education
Start Date
November 2025
End Date
November 2025
Keywords
student feedback, inclusive education, feedback loops, higher-education, course design
Abstract
Technology can sometimes create distance in higher education, making it challenging to stay connected to students’ needs. This session explores how regularly gathering and responding to student feedback throughout a course can center humanity in digital and hybrid learning environments. Drawing on research in education and psychology, participants will discover practical strategies for creating feedback loops that promote inclusivity, trust, and adaptability. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to build compassionate, student-centered courses that improve engagement, wellbeing, and learning outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
Recognize the value of ongoing student feedback in fostering human-centered learning.
Identify practical methods to gather and incorporate feedback during the course.
Understand how to interpret feedback using psychological principles to support compassionate teaching.
Track
Learning Design
Session Type
25-Minute Session
Listening to Learn: Using Ongoing Student Feedback to Foster Connection and Compassion in Higher Education
Technology can sometimes create distance in higher education, making it challenging to stay connected to students’ needs. This session explores how regularly gathering and responding to student feedback throughout a course can center humanity in digital and hybrid learning environments. Drawing on research in education and psychology, participants will discover practical strategies for creating feedback loops that promote inclusivity, trust, and adaptability. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to build compassionate, student-centered courses that improve engagement, wellbeing, and learning outcomes.