Our classroom will follow the agenda highlighted in our course calendar google doc. Generally, the layout will entail:
Attendance and discussions
Speaking or written activities
Presentation days
Your reading and some assignments will take place using MiraCosta's Canvas platform.
Our Canvas course front page includes important announcements, course due dates, and a Comm 207 Help Center that houses resources that I have gathered for you.
Reading and all assignments are linked cohesively in your Modules by week so that you can look ahead to see what reading, quiz, and online task you have coming up.
Assignments can also be found individually within the “Assignments” tab.
To view your scores and class progress, click on the “Grades” tab on the left-hand menu.
Feedback for scores are always given within your assignment so you can go back to your submission or document to see your score and my comments. I’m happy to review and discuss graded work with you within ten days of releasing the score back to you.
I utilize Canvas “Announcements” each week to relay important information and provide reminders. We begin classes with general discussions and announcements, as well. Personal or one-on-one discussions with the instructor are best saved for before or after class, or during scheduled office hours/email since classes are a shared space.
I am available via email or Canvas messages each day. I welcome “just double-checking” type emails. I’m here for you! When reaching out, please indicate who you are and what class you are in, so that I may respond appropriately. I will respond in 24 hours or less.
You will need regular access to a computer in order to read online materials, complete online quizzes or submit written work.
Daily access to our course on Canvas. Tutorials are available.
The reading required for this course is free and provided to you via Canvas each week. Go to your course modules to view the weekly reading and related due dates.
We will often have brainstorming or activities where you might need to jot down some ideas, so have some method for in-class notes. Paper or electronic note-taking is acceptable.
A pack of small index cards to use during any presentations.