Spring 2025 SI sessions will begin Monday, January 27 and end Wednesday, April 30. SI session times are decided based on the responses to an availability survey administered the first week of classes and the finalized schedule will be published two weeks into the semester. The QR code provides secure access to the AU Involve SI Session Page that includes the most up-to-date session details.
If your class is SI-supported, your SI Leader will occasionally send messages to you via Canvas to alert you to the opportunity for SI. Those messages include an introduction of the SI Leader, the session availability survey, SI session times/location details, instructions on how to access the session, and a link to the Box folder for that specific SI-supported class. Each SI Box folder is where SI Leaders post updates and information about sessions most regularly. You can access this resource at any time during the semester.
SI consists of regularly scheduled, active-review sessions facilitated by undergraduate students who previously excelled in the course (SI Leader).
SI is free and there’s no need to make an appointment – just find the Zoom room location and show up! (You should get messages from your SI Leader in Canvas)
Sessions are informal; they are not class. But they also aren’t a substitution for class. Come to SI sessions having attended the normal class meeting. Bring your books and notes so that you can actively participate in discussion and activities!
The SI Leader does not re-lecture material from class nor teach new information. The SI Leader is there to model effective strategies and facilitate active learning and discussion.
Be ready to talk to your classmates - the SI model is based on interaction! Some SI sessions will require your camera to be on, and some will not. It should be clear what the group norms are for that session – check the chat box.
Do not expect a worksheet or homework review. A Leader may create practice materials for various processes, but this should not be expected at every session. Materials in sessions are meant to facilitate student-centered learning. Leaders may address problems or content that is similar to that on the homework, but SI sessions are not for targeted homework help.
Expect the leader to be prepared and plan something to organize the time. The SI Leader is there to make sure the session is efficient, but they also need you to communicate the difficult concepts on which you want to spend time.
SI is a place to make and learn from mistakes. SI Leaders are your near peers and you are surrounded by classmates who also want to work towards mastery of the content. The SI Leader is not a TA, not involved in grading, and they do not report to instructors on students’ performance or attendance at SI sessions.
There are some students who think that SI is only for “A” students, and there are some students who think that you only go to SI if you are about to fail the class. SI is designed to help students at every knowledge level.
SI is a place where all Auburn University undergrads are welcome, appreciated, and supported in their academic goals. No insults (physical, verbal, graphic, written, or electronic) related to ability, appearance, culture, gender, home language, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or social class will be tolerated in SI sessions.
