Humanizing STEM Showcase
Prof. Antonio Calisto
Physics and Astronomy Department
Ventura College
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Reflections:
Reflections:
Where I was:
When I began teaching STEM at the college level I only had my previous experiences to draw upon. The online classes I had taken felt empty, and many of my in-person classes felt too competitive.
Where I was:
When I began teaching STEM at the college level I only had my previous experiences to draw upon. The online classes I had taken felt empty, and many of my in-person classes felt too competitive.
Where I am:
As I worked through my Humanizing STEM course I found myself growing as an educator. I learned ways to connect with my students, and to help them become better learners.
Where I am:
As I worked through my Humanizing STEM course I found myself growing as an educator. I learned ways to connect with my students, and to help them become better learners.
Where I am going:
Now when I teach my students, I make sure that they see me as a person who cares about their learning. I make sure they hear my voice, see my smile, and feel my compassion for them.
Where I am going:
Now when I teach my students, I make sure that they see me as a person who cares about their learning. I make sure they hear my voice, see my smile, and feel my compassion for them.
Liquid Syllabus
Liquid Syllabus
For several weeks I worked on my liquid syllabus, adding to it many elements that showcased me as a person. I made it accessible, personal, and fun to show my students that I am more than an educator.
Course Card
Course Card
We began by changing our course card to something more personal and welcoming. I chose a picture of a young female astronomer against a background of stars to encourage all people to pursue STEM.
Homepage
Homepage
I worked hard to get my homepage just right for my Canvas sites, including things that would make it easier for my students to connect with me on a more personal level.
Getting to Know You Survey
Getting to Know You Survey
I added a "Getting to Know You" survey to my Canvas Sandbox so that I can begin all of my classes with a personal connection to each and every one of my students.
Ice Breaker
Ice Breaker
I made my first icebreaker video on Flip so that my students and I could better connect with one another.
Bumper Video
Bumper Video
I learned how to make a Bumper Video to help introduce students to a new topic in an open, non-threatening manner.
Microlecture
Microlecture
I created a microlecture to help my students with a challenging topic.
This site is by Antonio Calisto and is shared with a Creative Commons-Attribution-Non-Commercial 4.0 license. Creation of this content was made possible with funding from the California Education Learning Lab.
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