Virtual Office Hours will be held weekly via Zoom. Hours and details on how to join are found in the Course Orientation Module in Canvas.
Office hours are times when you can meet with me to discuss course materials or other related interests you have. Course-related discussions include asking for extra help, seeking clarification of material covered in the Canvas modules, and following up on aspects of the class you find compelling. Please come with questions!
The best way to reach me outside of office hours is Conversations through the Canvas Inbox.
Check out the following tutorial: How do I use the Canvas inbox as a student?
Barring extenuating circumstances, I will respond within 24 hours Monday through Friday.
I prefer that you use the Canvas Inbox to message me privately. It is much easier for me to keep track of messages, see what class you are in, and answer your questions promptly when they are sent through Canvas. There are 'Ask for Help' discussion forums in the class, but they should not be used for personal matters.
If you need to email me (lockarj@laccd.edu), please be sure to specify what class you are in, including section number, so I can address your question accurately. Unlike some instructors I do usually check email over the weekend, but please don't expect as speedy a response as you would get during the week.
Canvas Announcements will be posted regularly throughout each week. These announcements will outline course content and assignments, due dates, and may share clarifications, course updates, and new or interesting information I've found that I think you might find helpful.
Announcements will appear at the top of our course homepage when you log in and/or will be sent to you directly to you through your preferred method of notification from Canvas. It is very important to subscribe to course announcements and read all announcements carefully.
Check out the following tutorial: How do I add contact methods to receive Canvas notifications as a student?
Individual feedback will be provided through assignment comments on all discussions and lab activities that are graded with a rubric. Feedback will mostly be written, but may also include audio and video comments. Please just let me know if you'd prefer that I stick to written feedback!
Barring extenuating circumstances, feedback will be provided within 5 days of the assignment deadline.
Check out the following tutorial: How do I view assignment comments as a student?
If you happen to fall behind in the course, you might get a message from me, checking in to make sure you are okay and encouraging you to get back on track. Keep an eye out for these, and if you do need any help, please let me know so we can work together to get you back on track.
Please check your Canvas messages frequently, and set your notification preferences to be notified right away when you receive a Conversation message through Canvas.
Check out the following tutorial: How do I set my Canvas notification preferences as a student?
Spring 2023 update: We currently have no geology tutor, but if you're a geology major and potentially interested in doing this in future terms please contact me.
Virtual Tutoring Hours will be held weekly via Zoom. Hours and details on how to join are found in the Course Orientation Module in Canvas.
Tutoring hours are times when you can meet with our tutor to discuss course materials. Course-related discussions include asking for extra help, seeking clarification of material covered in the Canvas modules, and asking questions about specific assignments. Please come with questions!
It is normal to have questions or need clarification regarding course assignments, expectations or course navigation. Please do not send me messages asking general information about the class. Instead, use the "Ask Here for Help" Discussion Forum that is set up for this very purpose! You can also engage with classmates using the Chat tool in Canvas.
This Q & A discussion forum is located at the top of the discussions tab.
This is a student-led open forum where you are encouraged to help each other!
You can ask general questions about the course, questions about concepts, questions about how to approach an assignment or problem, questions about technology, etc. The more details you provide about your question or problem, the easier it will be to get help!
Our tutor and I will also monitor this forum to assure that questions are getting answered in a timely fashion.
You can also engage with classmates using Chat. This is an optional way to reach out to your classmates, and will not be regularly monitored.
Check out the following tutorial: How do I use Chat as a student?