English 103 Online

Welcome

I am Teresa Bonham and I am the instructor for this class. I know the pandemic has made life very stressful, or as my daughter says, extra chaotic for all of us. 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 an 6-week course, fully online course.

  • The course begins on May 23 and ends on July 1

  • English 103 has no regularly scheduled class meetings times; English 103 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.

  • Since this is an accelerated summer course, each week will have multiple sections. Please be prepared to work.

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 six 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.

  • Learn how to use Google Docs. You will need to use Google Docs for all workshops. When you use Google Docs, please adjust the filters so all in the class can read and leave comments.

  • 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.

  • You must blog/journal a few times a week.

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. .

  • Grade breakdown for English 102

    • Poetry & Fiction Manuscript 30%

    • Critiques of Poetry & Fiction 20%

    • Journal 20%

    • Participation/In-Class Activities 30%

English 103 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

  1. I will provide you with a clear, organized course that is designed to ensure you meet our course outcomes in a meaningful manner.

  2. I will provide a variety of assignments to ensure your learning needs are met.

  3. I will be actively present in your learning.

  4. I will provide a supportive and safe environment for you to share and discuss ideas with your peers.

  5. I will reach out to you when I sense that you need support.

  6. I will treat you with dignity and respect and be flexible to support your individual needs.

  7. 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.

  8. Is there anything else you would like to add to this list?

  1. You strive to be an active participant in this course and strive to meet due dates.

  2. You will maintain an open line of communication with me so I understand how to support you.

  3. You will contact me if you have a concern with meeting a due date.

  4. 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.

  5. You will treat your peers with dignity and respect.

  6. You will do your best to have patience with technology. There will be hiccups, expect them. We will get through them together.

  7. You will give yourself grace. Expect to make mistakes. You are human and you are stressed.

  8. Is there anything else you would like to add to this list?


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

Office Hours: It is summer school. If you want to talk to me, please email me M-Th 8 AM-3 PM and we can arrange either a phone call or a zoom meeting.

Weekly Office Hour(s)

The Virtual Office: Questions for the Teacher

Need Help? Three Ways to Talk to a Human

  1. Oxnard College DE Student Help ✉️: OCDEHELP@vcccd.edu

📞: (805) 678-5300

  1. Oxnard College Canvas Support: Technical Support available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. (844) 603-4262

  2. 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

Textbook

Please aquire the textbook.