If you decide to advise your students remotely, remember to use online platforms your students have easy access to, such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
We suggest advisors to create a calendar where students can book their appointments with you. The advisors at the ASC use Microsoft Bookings as an easy tool for students to schedule appointments.
Below are helpful links to assist with advising remotely and strategies to share with students for success with online learning.
Advising via Zoom -(creating a custom invite URL vs. a general link for students to join a "waiting room" until you are ready to invite them to the meeting.- Useful, particularly, when you have back-to-back appointments)
https://media.oregonstate.edu/playlist/dedicated/0_9p6xuo0x/0_hlza9pac
Mock Zoom Advising Session- helping the student and advisor feel comfortable in this new format.
https://media.oregonstate.edu/playlist/dedicated/0_9p6xuo0x/0_c6vdpwfz
Tips for talking with students via Zoom-
https://media.oregonstate.edu/playlist/dedicated/0_9p6xuo0x/0_zjxl6d1h
Tips for students making the transition to online learning.
https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/tips-for-taking-online-classes/