I look forward to the next two days. This has already been helpful. Glad to know that surveys can help students feel supported. I always worried that they were annoying to have to complete since students don't always do them.

Thank you and stay safe,
Jorge Perez

My emotional armor is pretty open right now as I have been doing some work on myself but at times, I armor up and that is when I get into trouble.  I have a note on my computer to remind me that when I feel agitated that means my ego is getting in the way and I need to remember to pause - postpone action until serenity emerges. I remember to pause and use spiritual energy rather than my human energy which can reactionary. I want to be kind, compassionate and loving in my interactions with my students and others.

The take aways I have learned from these 2 workshops, is be mindful of students as well as myself. I have been doing online since April, learning fast, and I appreciate everyone's feelings. It is great to know that I am not alone. There are so many great resources out there for us!

I can always relax at the end of the day , looking out our backyard. Blessings abound indeed.

ThankYou!

 

After critically reflecting on today’s live sessions, complete the sentences below:

When I enter a conversation about racial equity, I feel hesitant.

It is important for me to ensure my students feel welcome and included in my online course. One way I do this in my face-to-face classes is with introductory icebreaker discussions. One way I could do this in my online classes is to use the discussion board to do video discussion icebreakers.

My emotional armor looks like a perfectionist and it may prevent me from being creative.

 

My take away for today was to focus on being more human and less perfect in the creation of my video content. I am pleased to say that much of what I already do in my online classes is high touch with my students and I am looking forward to learn more.

 

It is important for me to ensure my students feel valued and safe. Like they belong in my online course. One way I do this in my face-to-face classes is by making sure I speak directly to each student and welcome him or her to our class. One way I could do this in my online classes is to offer “humanizing” Zoom sessions during the first week just to chat with each other?

 

My emotional armor looks like striving for perfection, and it may prevent me from developing the strong, supportive relationships that my students really need from me. 

------------------------------------------------------
Takeaways: 
* proactive outreach
* validation theory
*liquid syllabus
* wisdom wall
* inspiration for big and small ways to change my online classes for the better

2  When I enter a conversation about racial equity, I feel a little embarrassed.

3  It is important for me to ensure my students feel supportive and inspired in my online course. One way I do this in my face-to-face classes is to create connections by starting an icebreaker discussion. One way I could do this in my online classes is to create a discussion showing a reflecting video.

4  My emotional armor looks like strong because I am open to do many things  and it may prevent me from the real because I am so perfectionist and I make errors.

 

It is important for me to ensure my students feel welcomed in my online course. One way I do this in my face-to-face classes is learn the students’ names. One way I could do this in my online classes is to encourage office hours and a “meet and greet” Zoom session in a strictly online offering.

 

My emotional armor looks like perfectionism and it has prevented me from posting imperfect videos.

 

What I loved is the language and questions in your “get to know you survey” that made it more personal. I have a questionnaire I ask students to complete, but it was much more formal. Adding the question on how they feel about the taking the class really will help me understand their needs.

It is important for me to ensure my students feel seen and heard in my online course. One way I do this in my face-to-face classes is make sure to interact with each student and make eye contact with them so they know that I see them and that I hear them. One way I could do this in my online classes is to:  I make a welcome video in the discussion section introducing myself personally and professionally. I then will then ask each student to introduce themselves. I then comment on each post in the discussion and welcome them to the class.

My emotional armor looks like perfectionism and it may prevent me from being real and honest with my students about my own inexperience. Last January was my first-time teaching at a college and I did not want to make a mistake or appear inexperienced. They saw through me.  Luckily, I realized this quickly and figured out how to drop the armor. 

Reflections on the first day: I am excited to make the new getting to know me video with new language learned from day 1 in this course. There was so much food for thought that I am still processing everything, but I gave myself a haircut using my sewing scissors and a compact mirror which is all that I have at home. I’m hoping they won’t notice that my hair is a bit crooked. I’m ready for that video now!