S.A.F.E Topics Vol. 1, No. 3 March 4, 2020

Bootstraps – A one-word conversation with faculty

In the third episode of the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast, we have a one-word conversation with faculty on “Bootstraps.” We were joined by our MiraCosta College faculty members Alexis Tucker-Sade (Anthropology), Nery Chapeton Lamas (Computer Science), and Tony Burman (Letters).

What to listen for:

  • Bootstraps as the myth of the American Dream.
  • Are we interdependent on one another?
  • What other factors or people are involved in my success?
  • How one event can change everything.
  • Having limited resources to reach our goals.
  • What does cultural wealth and grit look like in the classroom?
  • Do we, as faculty, perpetuate structures and power in our classes?
  • Getting rid of structures vs. Illuminating them.
  • Ideological domination.
  • Pulling yourself up by your bootstraps in media.
  • Are we helping our students too much?
  • Being (un)comfortable with power.
  • When does it “click?” 

    You can connect with the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast on Instagram: @safetopics_podcast and share this podcast with this link.

The S.A.F.E. Topics Team:
curry mitchell – Faculty, Letters (Co-host)

Sean Davis – Faculty, Sociology (Co-host)

Kelly Barnett – Intern and Music Technology Student (Audio Editor)

James Garcia – SDICCCA Fellow and Associate Faculty, Sociology (Show Notes)

S.A.F.E. Topics Vol. 1, No. 2, February 26, 2020

Syllabus – A one-word conversation with students

In the second episode of the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast, we go over topics and issues related to the syllabus with MiraCosta college students Andre (Sociology), Melissa (Sociology), Susy (Sociology), Sam (BioManufacturing), and Joe (Theater).

What to listen for:

● The importance of a welcoming and decolonized syllabus

● Making a syllabus for a new generation

● How to ease students into a syllabusReading vs. Interacting with a syllabus

● What does a personal touch on a syllabus look like?

● What is irritating about a syllabus?

● Being communicative from start to finish

● Are too many updates a bad thing?

● The presentation of a syllabus, what does it look like?

● Do students want to see resources on a syllabus?

● Making a syllabus intentional and accessible

You can connect with the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast on Instagram: @safetopics_podcast and share this podcast with this link.

The S.A.F.E. Topics Team:

curry mitchell – Faculty, Letters (Co-host)
Sean Davis – Faculty, Sociology (Co-host)
Kelly Barnett – Intern and Music Technology Student (Audio Editor)
James Garcia – SDICCCA Fellow and Associate Faculty, Sociology (Show Notes)

S.A.F.E. Topics Vol. 1, No. 1, February 19, 2020

Syllabus – A one-word conversation with faculty 

In the first episode of the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast, we go over topics and issues related to the syllabus with our colleagues Annie Ngo (Business), Shawn Firouzian (Math), Rica French (Astronomy), and James Garcia (Sociology). 

What to listen for: 

  • The syllabus as a dynamic document 
  • Teaching for the “non-subject” student 
  • Differences in online, hybrid, and in-class syllabi 
  • A document of love? 
  • Is the syllabus a contract or an invitation? 
  • Visualizing a syllabus, what it looks like 
  • Revisiting the syllabus throughout the semester 
  • How often do we expect students to revisit the syllabus? 
  • How do we present our syllabi? 
  • Do students know that resources are available without the syllabus? 
  • Are the policies discouraging? 
  • What needs to be in the syllabus? 

Resources mentioned in this episode – 
1. MiraCosta’s Syllabus Requirements Page: http://www.miracosta.edu/instruction/downloads/SyllabusChecklist.pdf
2. MiraCosta’s Institutional Core Competencies: https://www.miracosta.edu/governance/oac/slo.html
3. MiraCosta’s Student Support Guide: https://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/downloads/StudentSupportGuide.pdf
4. curry’s Google Site syllabus for ENGL 100 Online: https://sites.google.com/view/engl100online-8weeksession/home
5. Sean’s syllabus for Soc 101 Online: file:///Users/seandavis/Downloads/SOC101_section3256_Davis-1.pdf

You can connect with the S.A.F.E. Topics podcast on Instagram: @safetopics_podcast and share this podcast with this link.  

The S.A.F.E. Topics Team:

curry mitchell – Faculty, Letters (Co-host)
Sean Davis – Faculty, Sociology (Co-host)
Kelly Barnett – Intern and Music Technology Student (Audio Editor)
James Garcia – SDICCCA Fellow and Associate Faculty, Sociology (Show Notes)

C3-2-1 Weekly Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 2, February 17, 2020

3 resources related to teaching and learning, 2 online tips and tricks, and 1 question (February 17, 2020)

C3-2-1 Newsletter

Want to share some of your favorite things with our faculty community? If you have some resources, tips/tricks, and questions to share, please contribute to the newsletter using this C3-2-1 Form.

3 resources:

I. ESCALA Educational Services

As a college designated as an HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution), we must make efforts to close the equity gaps suffered by these populations. This organization is wholly committed to that mission. In addition to the resources on their site, ESCALA offers a Certificate in College Teaching and Learning in HSIs – the next offerings are this summer.

II. Mindset Scholars Network 

We hear a lot about things like Growth Mindset, Belonging, and Purpose in discussions on education. However, how much research is there on these concepts, and what are the most reliable conclusions? Check out the work being done by this group to answer those questions. 

III. Promoting Student Transformation At A Community College

The title says it all. This e-book is for those who do what we do. Lisa Lane, History Faculty, recommended this book to me. While I am still working my way through it, I felt that it is something to include here. *Thanks, Lisa!* 🙂 

2 online tips and tricks: 

I. Applying a missing submission policy in the Canvas Gradebook– 

You can set up your grade book so that scores for missing assignments automatically generate a specific score. You can also automatically apply a deduction to late submissions. If you have been doing this manually, this tutorial may save you some time and effort. 

II. More than points – using and enabling grading schemes in the Canvas Gradebook–

If using and displaying a specific grading scheme will add clarity to students’ performance in your class, you can learn how to adjust the grade book to better suit your needs here. 

1 question for you to ponder:

How has the availability and accessibility of information in the internet age (1995 to present-day) changed our role as educators? 

Be joyful, 

Sean Davis
Joyful Teacher in Residence
Coordinator, C3 Teaching and Learning Center

C3 Teaching and Learning Center

Oceanside Campus
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
P 760.757.2121 x7713
sdavis@miracosta.edu



S.A.F.E TOPICS Podcast Trailer

Hello, Campus Community!

We are excited to announce the production and release of a brand new podcast by MiraCostans and for MiraCostans – a podcast placing students and faculty into dialogue with each other over the dangerous topics that impact teaching and learning experiences in the community college.

We hope to be funny, sometimes salty, and always relevant.

Episodes will be released every Wednesday so be on the lookout for our first one next week!

The S.A.F.E. Topics Team:

curry mitchell – Faculty, Letters (Co-host)
Sean Davis – Faculty, Sociology (Co-host)
Kelly Barnett – Intern and Music Technology Student (Audio Editor)
James Garcia – SDICCCA Fellow and Associate Faculty, Sociology (Show Notes)

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