This morning I saw 90 people reviewing my gDoc, HyFlex Course Design - Example 50-Min & 75-Min Class Sessions. I added new resources this week. To make it easier to find, I've published it to the web: tiny.cc/HyFlex-examples
At Foothill, we take equity seriously, building on years of work by our faculty and staff. Are you and equity leader? Here's your chance at a dream job: jobs.chronicle.com/job/33077…
Our library has amazing online resources to support excellent teaching. The libguides for Black History Month are an important example...check them out!
Want to celebrate Black History Month, but can’s make it to any of Foothill’s virtual events? Check out the library’s guide to books, websites, and articles on African American history and heritage! libguides.fhda.edu/black_his…
This is an important issue to discuss--a great topic for this week's conversations! Join the online learning team for a informal, collegial discussion...see the schedule: foothill.edu/onlinelearning/…
A small step for more equitable online courses is ensuring the imagery represents our students. Check out this amazing resource, then set your bar to ensure your class reflects our amazing diversity--the online team is happy to help you adjust your images!
When institutionalized racism begins in kindergarten, we need conscious, robust, and effective measures to counter the accumulated effects. Read this report to better understand systemic racism in education:
cceal.org/blackmindsmatter/
Suggestion from our brilliant student leaders at Foothill College, instead of an "Office Hour," hold a "Student Hour." an elegant, simple change that shifts to a student-centered model!
The quarter starts tomorrow, Foothill. Read this before you start—a great reminder for teaching with empathy. And for that technology piece? We’ve got your back! huffpost.com/entry/distance-…
Hello Foothill faculty! As we get ready for Fall, here are some short videos introducing you to new improvements for using Zoom with Canvas:
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1) Motivating students to #ReadtheSyllabus is always a challenge. Admittedly, it's not the most engaging part of most courses. There are welcoming and engaging ways to *design* them. Here are some strategies such as creating:
Hey, Foothill faculty, want to make one of these? Watch the Online Learning PD calendar for a special workshop on using Canva and your bitmoji to build a welcoming graphic organizer for your students!
EX of a graphic organizer to scaffold learners' self-regulation skills. Trauma derails one's ability to plan, remember, & juggle tasks. Include alt-text or link to a Canvas page for complex images. Shared w permission by Stephanie Coday. @MissElli_FCProf #OnlineTeaching#UDL
ALT Fall 2020: The One Where We Were All Distance Learning. 1 boxes with tips and bitmojis of a professor. The box titles and tips are Class: Human Sexuality, Psych 130; Instructor: Stephanie Coday, MA; Contact: Email through Canvas (Inbox), scoday@sierracollege.edu, student office hour Wed, 1-2pm Zoom; When to Start Day 1: Monday, August 24th, The class will not open until Monday morning the 24th; Where to start the class: Canvas, Go to the Sierra College hompeage, under Current Students, click on Canvas, You can also find the link through MySierra; Textbook: Our Sexuality, Crooks and Baur, 13th ed, I don't recommend an older ed, you won't need it until the 2nd week; Course Learning system: Canvas; Zoom Calls: This class is presented one week at a time & asynchronous, There will not be live instruction where you must show up at a certain time; What to expect on the 1st day: Log on to Canvas, look around, get started w assigned work, and Important: Send me a check-in no later than 8/26
Getting ready for a virtual fall start? Here's 10 quick tips for designing a home page that welcomes students to your online course:
youtu.be/DU2vm89ZvzU
We're in the midst of turmoil in education, but this article is an excellent reminder to keep our eyes, thoughts, and pedagogy focused on the reason we're all here, our students.
onlinenetworkofeducators.org…