Communication

If you have questions about this class, you can always ask your classmates:

• Text your fun group

• Post a board in your fun group

• Post in the Student Cafe

You can see the Tutor in the LRC or through PISCES online

• Tutoring Hours

Or you can ask the professor by the usual methods (See How to Reach the Professor).

There will be assignments and activities requiring you to text me a picture of something or to text send me a question or comment.

I do not put boundaries on what time students text me. I am hearing impaired, and therefore cannot hear my phone when I am not available. I try to reply within an hour or so unless I am in meetings or teaching class. If a text comes in late, I will answer it the next time I see it (beware of texting at 2 am, because you might get an answer at 5 am. Might be the next time I saw the text; might be revenge 🤪). If you need an urgent reply, it's okay to send repeat inquiries.

How to reach the Professor

1. Live

• Show up early or stay after class

• Make an appointment through Canvas Calendar Appointments

  • Need Help? Sign Up Directions

2. Text

• Text me; I usually try to answer within an hour, if available. Repeated texts are fine. Make sure you mention your name and class the first time you text. I switch devices, so you may get clarifying questions from me requiring you to re-identify.

3. Email

• Email my Saddleback email: mfisher@saddleback.edu, or you can send a message through Canvas. This is my least favorite form of communication, and can take a couple days for me to reply. Always include your name and course, and as much information as possible about the assignment. Expect requests for clarification (there's a good chance I won't have Canvas open). Include the course number in the subject line of your email; also include your first and last name at the end of the email.

For example, initial contact from the professor each week may be through:

• Announcements that go out as emails

• Answering student texts

How I will be communicating with you:

• I may sprinkle replies and comments throughout discussion boards.

• I will post weekly announcements, reminders, interesting facts as they come up about the topic of the week and observations.

• I may give individual feedback, markup, references and other comments in assignments and discussion boards.

• I may send individual email messages through Canvas gradebook to students about marjor missing assignments.

• I may send emails through Saddleback's progress report system to students needing additional assistance or to give accolades.

• I may occasionally post customized wrap-up videos or announcements to address difficult or important topics that were noted throughout the week.

There are several ways built into the class for students to talk to each other.

• Feel free to use the Class Cafe or Fun Groups to communicate with one another.

• Fun groups are encouraged to share phone numbers (these are your new best friends for the class)

• The Chat feather is available on Canvas.

• Each week, you will be participating in collaborative activities.

• Most weeks, fun groups will share their critical responses and give each other feedback.

Text or email the professor with any personal concerns.