Enno Siemsen and Peter Commons from the University of Wisconsin Business School use discussion forums to enhance their in-person classes. They focus on elaborating ideas and helping students apply concepts to the real world while ensuring everyone has a chance to participate. We’ll touch on how they use Harmonize to pace, auto-grade, and monitor discussions, keeping conversations going outside the classroom without adding extra work to their plates. Finally we’ll discuss how to close the loop so interesting ideas from the online discussions can be brought back into the in person class and even awarded bonus points to encourage the cycle.
Billy Kardasz
Enno Siemsen
Peter Commons
David Greene
Billy Kardasz
Billy Kardasz is the Associate Director of Teaching, Learning, and Technology at the Wisconsin School of Business, University of Wisconsin–Madison. In this role, he supports faculty in leveraging educational technology to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes. With a strong background in instructional design, digital pedagogy, and learning management systems, Billy plays a key role in integrating innovative teaching strategies into the business curriculum.
Enno Siemsen
Enno Siemsen holds multiple positions at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Wisconsin School of Business. He serves as the Associate Dean for MBA and Master’s Programs, the Executive Director of the Erdman Center for Operations & Technology Management, and is the Patrick A. Thiele Distinguished Chair in Business. Additionally, he is a Professor in the Operations and Information Management department.
Peter Commons
Peter Commons is a Senior Lecturer in the Operations and Information Management department at the Wisconsin School of Business, University of Wisconsin–Madison. With extensive industry experience in operations, supply chain management, and data-driven decision-making, Peter brings a practical, hands-on approach to teaching.
David Greene
David Greene is an Account Executive for Harmonize and leads many of our webinars and trainings.
