English 101 Online
Welcome
I am Teresa Bonham and I am the instructor for this class. I am a real person teaching this class and I will guide you throughout the term and I will do my best to support you. You've got this!
Please watch my short video to learn a little about me and then explore this page to learn more about the course.
I look forward to seeing you online soon.
How this course works
The Essentials
This is an18-week course, fully online course.
The course begins on August 14 and ends on December 7.
Finals week begins December 11 and end on December 15.
English 101 has no regularly scheduled class meetings times; English 101 is 100% asynchronous
This is not a self-paced course. You will be in a learning community with your classmates and me.
All course materials are organized in modules. You must use the modules to access lectures, discussions, and assignments.
You can only access the modules one week at a time.
How to Be Successful in this Course
Designate at least three days a week to work on the course material. Plan to spend at least four hours a week just on the course material.
Compose your assignments and discussion posts using a Word document and save as you compose. It is very upsetting for the internet to crash and to lose all work because it was created in Canvas.
Read all announcements. Often times, there are important messages.
Download Grammarly and use it as you compose your work. Use the free version, that's what I use.
If you need help understanding something, just ask.
If you are having problems that impact your classwork, email me. I may be able to help. If I cannot help, I may know someone who can help. I mean this. OC has all kinds of support services.
Grades
I weigh grades, so different assignments hold different value for your overall grade.
I use the gradebook in Canvas to house your grades, but I do not make the final grade visible to you throughout the term because it may give you a false grade. Below you will see the value for each item.
To pass English 101, you must turn in all essay assignments. This is a composition course, after all.
Grade breakdown for English 101
Essay 1 with drafts 10%
Essay 2 with drafts 10%
Essay 3 with drafts 15%
Essay 4 with drafts 15%
In-Class essays 5%
Peer Review 15%
Midterm/Final 10%
Participation/In-Class Activities (all four units combined) 20%
English 101 is a standard grade class with A,B, C,D, and F
Learning Pact
What you can expect from me
What I will expect from you
I will provide you with a clear, organized course that is designed to ensure you meet our course outcomes in a meaningful manner.
I will provide a variety of assignments to ensure your learning needs are met.
I will be actively present in your learning.
I will provide a supportive and safe environment for you to share and discuss ideas with your peers.
I will reach out to you when I sense that you need support.
I will treat you with dignity and respect and be flexible to support your individual needs.
I won't be perfect. I am human and will make mistakes at times. I will view mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Is there anything else you would like to add to this list? Let me know!
You strive to be an active participant in this course and strive to meet due dates.
You will maintain an open line of communication with me so I understand how to support you.
You will contact me if you have a concern with meeting a due date.
You strive to regularly contribute to collaborative activities to ensure other members of the community have ample opportunity to read/listen, reflect, and respond to your ideas.
You will treat your peers with dignity and respect.
You will do your best to have patience with technology. There will be hiccups, expect them. We will get through them together.
You will give yourself grace. Expect to make mistakes. You are human and you are stressed.
Is there anything else you would like to add to this list? Let me know!
Log Into the Course
To access the online course, log into my.vcccd,edu . Click on the icon for canvas. Click on the icon for English.
Please watch the video to the left for a tour of the class.
Need Help? Contact me!
My Contact: Teresa Bonham
(805) 678-5070
TBonham@vcccd.edu
Weekly Office Hour(s)
MONDAY
11:20-12:20 & by appointment
TUESDAY
11:20-12:20 & by appointment
WEDNESDAY
Virtual hours (online & by appointment)
THURSDAY
11:20-12:20 & by appointment
FRIDAY
Virtual hours (online) & by appointment
Email me for any appointments and online office visits.
Need Help? Three Ways to Talk to a Human
Oxnard College DE Student Help ✉️: OCDEHELP@vcccd.edu
📞: (805) 678-5300
Oxnard College Canvas Support: Technical Support available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. (844) 603-4262
General Class Discussion Board: If you have questions about the course or course materials, post your question to the The Virtual Office to receive an answer from the instructor or other students in the class.
OC Support
We provide multiple online support systems and tools to assist students taking hybrid and online classes. These include orientations, online tutoring, access to the library and databases for research, writing assistance, online counseling, online test proctoring, and other services.
We also have a self-paced Online DE Student Orientation
Textbooks
Please aquire your textbooks. You may be able to borrow The Bedford Guide from the library for the term for free.