Dr. Dayamudra Dennehy
TENURED ESL FACULTY
A sample welcome video from my class.
I am an Instructor in the ESL Department at Ocean Campus and online.
I teach Credit and Non-Credit ESL Synchronous and Asynchronous Online classes.
Fall 2024: I will be teaching the revised 16-week synchronous online Credit ESL 75 and 79 classes, as well as Levels 1-2 and 5-6 in-person at downtown campus.
Spring 2024: I taught ESL 75 online as well as ESL NC Levels 3-4 at downtown campus.
In Fall 2023 I launched the new 18-week synchronous online Non-Credit ESLN Level 6 class.
I served as Distance Education Co-Coordinator for the college from 2022 to 2024. Here is my DE Blog, with resources realted to online teaching and learning.
I have curated a Design Studio page with online resources and a Generative AI Guide, with interviews, webinars, workshops, and articles related to generative AI, as it relates to community college education.
In Spring 2023 I taught the synchronous online ESL 75 A, B, & C grammar and editing classes. More about ESL 75A Spring 2023 as well as my ESL 79 synchronous online class . I also taught a fully online Non-Credit ESL Level 6 class.
I have provided academic English support in CLAD and have served as Technology Faculty Advisor at the John Adams campus.
My Contact Information
Preferred mode of contact: Email: adennehy@ccsf.edu
Student Visiting Hours: By appointment via Zoom video conference.
If you are in one of my classes, email me to arrange a time to meet and discuss your work.
I respond within 24 hours Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5pm. and within 48 hours on the weekend.
I am always happy to meet with current students by video conference!
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe all learners should have access to Communicative English as a means of creatively expressing themselves in a variety of situations, making deep connections across global cultures and having limitless access to academic and economic opportunity.
MORE ABOUT ME
I have been teaching at CCSF since 1999. I love this college and I love teaching English to students from around the world.
I started teaching over 3 decades ago and have taught on both coasts of the U.S. and around the world. I am a language learner, just like you!
I started training to teach online in 2017 and I just love it. Here is more about my approach to Online Learning.
In May 2021 I was awarded a doctorate in Educational Leadership with a focus on Equity and Social Justice.
I was a 2022-2023 EPIC Fellow at Stanford University.
2021 - 2024: I was interviewed for the Continuous Learning Institute Podcast Interview to discuss equitble teaching practices and DIESOL podcast on Humanizing Online Education. In addition, I was featured on DIESOL's Episode 100: Top Tips from Teachers Around the World.
2024: I regularly attend educational conferenes for my own professional development. In March 2024 I participated in the SxSwEDU Conference in Austin and learned so much!
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU
This is not an easy time to be a student. The long-term impact of the pandemic, racial injustice, and war affects all of our lives. This makes it difficult to learn, manage our time, and juggle our many responsibilities.
Please know that I am committed to supporting you in creating a safe and respectful learning environment. I am constantly growing and learning as an educator, and I welcome your feedback. We are better together.
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Instructions for new students
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Shortcut: Login directly to Canvas.
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Online Learning
What are the real challenges encountered by both new and experienced online students, and how can you be successful? Tune into this short tutorial video to help debunk common myths about online learning.
What Makes a Successful Online Learner? Valuable tips for success and what to expect.