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C3-2-1 Newsletter – Spring 2022 Week (I lost count)!

Welcome back to the last 8 weeks of the semester. I hope your Spring Break was everything you wanted it to be!

These weekly newsletters feature 3 resources related to teaching and learning, 2 online tips and tricks, and 1 question for reflection.

C321 Newsletter

(3) Resources

  1. If you missed the Educator Burn Out workshop, you can watch the recording. In addition, this Thursday from 11:30am-12:30pm, the MiraCosta Wellness Committee is hosting a workshop: Mental Health Strategies for Teaching Professions. You can join via Zoom. And, if that’s not enough… The Library’s newest in person and online exhibit is all about mental health: It’s OK to Not be OK.
  2. The Chronicle of Higher Education has been offering an interesting virtual (and free) series this semester: Talking about Teaching. Some of these sessions have already taken place, but the recordings are still available. Topics include: The Changing Professor-Student Dynamic, How to Foster Motivation and Engagement in Your Class, The Future of Grading and Assessment. None of this should sound too unfamiliar as we are talking about similar things at MiraCosta, but it never hurts to get a different perspective.
  3. With education paradigms changing, do you wonder what teaching and learning might look like in the future? I always like to start with the user, and in this case, that means learners. Do you know what the Class of 2030 generation has been dubbed? Take a moment to learn about Generation Alpha!

(2) Tips & Tricks

  1. If you’re looking for some creative support to get past the End-of-Spring-Break-Slump, reach out to a peer faculty mentor and/or our instructional designer, Nadia Khan. You’ll walk away with a “spring” in your step.
  2. Have you ever asked yourself how students are interacting with your Canvas course? Chances are, they’re using Canvas’ To Do List. You may have missed Lisa M. Lane’s Spring Challenge, but lucky you, you can still access Taming the To Do List anytime! Psst: More Spring Challenges are coming in April!

(1) Question

  1. What are you excited to learn about before the end of Spring 2022?

Looking for archived resources, tips/tricks, and questions?

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With Curiosity and Care,

Lauren McFall
Interim Joyful Teacher in Residence/
Coordinator of the C3 Teaching and Learning Center
Web Services + Emerging Technology Librarian

C3 Teaching and Learning Center

C3-2-1 Newsletter – Spring 2022 Week 6!

I hope you’ll join the first Podcast Club discussion today at 3pm via Zoom. If you haven’t yet listened to this week’s pick, This American Life: Three Miles, join us anyway!

These weekly newsletters feature 3 resources related to teaching and learning, 2 online tips and tricks, and 1 question for reflection.

C321 Newsletter

(3) Resources

  1. Learn more about the invasion of Ukraine. Thanks to Mia Scavone for forwarding events hosted by UCLA’s Center for European and Russian Studies and the San Diego World Affairs Council. Also, We can’t ignore the darker sides of global unity on war in Ukraine.
  2. Educator Burn Out: Learn what burn out is, why educators are so vulnerable to it, and how building more compassionate institutions can help prevent and heal it with author, Jonathan Malesic. Want to get a sense of what will be discussed before attending? Listen to Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast episode The End of Burn Out.
    Mark your Calendar: Monday, March 14, 2022 at 4pm via Zoom
  1. Spring Challenge: Make small changes to your online classes that lead to a big impact by joining the Spring Weekly Challenges. This week, Lizzette Herrera Castellanos is focusing on Compliance and writing clear expectations.

(2) Tips & Tricks

  1. Did you know that using “Click Here” is not an accessible way to format links? Learn about the different ways to link in Canvas and how to write descriptive link text so that it’s accessible for all your students.
  2. Speaking of links, have you ever wanted to create a nifty looking button? Instructional Designer, Nadia Khan, has a great YouTube tutorial for Creating Canvas buttons.

(1) Question

  1. Do we influence our students as much as our students influences us?
    Bidirectional parenting has me thinking about bidirectionality in teaching and learning spaces.

Looking for archived resources, tips/tricks, and questions?

Revisit the past editions of the C3-2-1 Newsletter.

With Curiosity and Care,

Lauren McFall
Interim Joyful Teacher in Residence/
Coordinator of the C3 Teaching and Learning Center
Web Services + Emerging Technology Librarian

C3 Teaching and Learning Center

C3-2-1 Newsletter – Spring 2022 Week 5!

I hope that your return to in-person instruction is bringing you and your students joy! If you need a little pick me up, the C3 Teaching + Learning Center in OC 1252 is open 24/7 for your convenience and has a fully stocked coffee bar. I’ll be there today with some of our fantastic colleagues from 11am-1pm.

These weekly newsletters feature 3 resources related to teaching and learning, 2 online tips and tricks, and 1 question for reflection.

C321 Newsletter

(3) Resources

  1. Save the Date for March 9th at 4pm! The C3 is facilitating a workshop hosted by outside speaker, Jonathan Malesic, about burn out and ways to sustain ourselves as people and teachers through the many changes we’ve experienced over the last couple years. More information will be available soon!
  1. Spring Challenge: Make small changes to your online classes that lead to a big impact by joining the Spring Weekly Challenges. This week, Angela Beltran-Aguilar is sharing ways to create A Welcoming Canvas Home Page. Join the Zoom drop-in session today: Thursday, February 24: 11am-12pm.
  2. Do you still have questions about the return to in-person instruction? Please check out the helpful FAQ developed in consultation with faculty and administrators. You can even ask additional questions, too! I also recommend Watching the Teaching in Person: Lessons from Fall 2021 recording from FLEX week.

(2) Tips & Tricks

  1. Now that we are seeing some of our students in person again, we may be noticing a need for additional support. The Student Support page in Canvas is a great place to direct students. And, it’s worth looking at all of the CARE support available for financial, food, mental health, and technology needs.
  2. Add the Library to your Canvas course with a few simple steps. You can even request a customized Course Guide made just for your class.

(1) Question

  1. How are you (and your students) feeling about the return to in-person instruction?

Looking for archived resources, tips/tricks, and questions?

Revisit the past editions of the C3-2-1 Newsletter.

With Smiles and Snacks,

Lauren McFall
Interim Joyful Teacher in Residence/
Coordinator of the C3 Teaching and Learning Center
Web Services + Emerging Technology Librarian

C3-2-1 Newsletter – Spring 2022 Week 3!

Happy Black History Month! Happy Lunar New Year!

These newsletters are intentionally short, but I welcome deep conversations and thinking. For this reason, I will be offering Drop In Zooms as one of many opportunities to connect more with one another (and maybe even to cultivate our teaching practices). Stop by on Tuesday: 9am, Wednesday: 11am, Thursday: 2pm.

These weekly newsletters feature 3 resources related to teaching and learning, 2 online tips and tricks, and 1 question for reflection.

C321 Newsletter

(3) Resources

  1. Black History Month is here: It’s an important opportunity to further reflect upon systemic racism against Black folk. And, it’s also a wonderful time to continue to celebrate Black lives, resilience, and excellence. Check out the fantastic Black History Month events offered this February, and keep the conversation going all year long:
  1. Spring Challenge: Make small changes to your online classes that lead to a big impact by joining the Spring Weekly Challenges. Each challenge is designed to be about 1-3 hours of work, and you are welcome to participate in one or as many of the challenges as you like. The first challenge opens today, so please join Nadia Khan in the Make it Clear Challenge.
  2. Is the Zoom Black Box getting you down? Visit the Online Education Faculty Learn to Teach with Zoom page. You’ll find amazing resources, such as 8 Ways to Be More Inclusive in Your Zoom Teaching! And, you can watch past Zoom recordings of MiraCosta Faculty sharing how they use Zoom to connect and teach.

(2) Tips & Tricks

  1. This is worth repeating! Nadia Khan is hosting the Make it Clear Challenge starting today. Learn to organize modules with a user-friendly structure and incorporate content into manageable chunks. You can also join a Zoom Session with Nadia to get additional support (or even to learn more about these challenges)! Monday: 11:30am-1:30pm, Tuesday: 11:00am-1:00pm, Thursday: 12:30pm-2:30pm.
  2. Automatically Publish Zoom recordings to Canvas Studio, and save yourself tons of time in the long run this semester.

(1) Question

  1. What values are you (intentionally or unintentionally) celebrating in your classes?

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Want to share? 

If you have some resources, tips/tricks, and questions to share, please contribute to the newsletter using this C3-2-1 Form.

Commemorating and Celebrating,

Lauren McFall
Interim Joyful Teacher in Residence/
Coordinator of the C3 Teaching and Learning Center
Web Services + Emerging Technology Librarian

C3-2-1 Newsletter – Spring 2022 Week 1!

Welcome Back Faculty,

I am the Interim Coordinator of our C3 Teaching and Learning Center

I hope this first week back is as productive, stress-free, and enjoyable as possible during a time of continued upheaval. I want to start by thanking Denise Stephenson, Debby Adler, the PDP Committee, and the amazing FLEX week presenters for bringing us such relevant and exciting topics. I know many of you are in the middle of teaching (or even reworking) your courses for the mostly online start to our semester. As isolated as some of us may be feeling, know that you are not alone. My hope is to find creative ways to connect with you and to help you connect more with one another.

These weekly newsletters feature 3 resources related to teaching and learning, 2 online tips and tricks, and 1 question for reflection.

C321 Newsletter. Resources, Tips & Tricks, and Reflection

(3) Resources

  1. Watch the FLEX Week Keynote with Fabiola Torres or consult the Becoming Equity Champions resource she created for MiraCosta. If you’re feeling motivated, consider taking more courses with Fabiola and her peers through @ONE’s Equitable Online Teaching series.
  2. You’re teaching online, and you want to run an idea by someone. Connect with a MiraCosta Online Mentor. And, our Instructional Designer Nadia Khan is offering drop in times this week, too (or schedule a consultation with Nadia year round)! These options are all free, easy, and super helpful!
  3. With the many changes, it can be hard to keep up. It’s difficult to fully imagine just how much this is impacting our students. Here are some quick resources that you may want to have handy to share with students:
    Spring Return to Campus information for Students
    Student Support Guide 2022
    Student Online Academic Readiness workshops
    CARE Emergency Grants and Technology Requests

(2) Tips & Tricks

  1. Are you struggling to connect with your online students? Try Pronto – this quick Canvas/Pronto video will you get started.
  2. Turn videos into interactive experiences using Studio. Learn to use Studio Quizzes and Annotations.

(1) Question

  1. How are you connecting with your students and colleagues? How would you like to better connect?

Looking for archived resources, tips/tricks, and questions?

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Want to share? 

If you have some resources, tips/tricks, and questions to share, please contribute to the newsletter using this C3-2-1 Form.

With recognition and respect,

Lauren McFall
Interim Joyful Teacher in Residence/
Coordinator of the C3 Teaching and Learning Center
Web Services + Emerging Technology Librarian

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