Wayfinding Online: Navigating the Virtual Landscape Together
Zoom Session Schedule
5.26.20 – 5.29.20
Dear 3CSN Wayfinding Community,We hope you are staying safe and that you have had some time to rest over this Memorial Day weekend.
We will not be holding sessions on Monday the 25th in honor of the holiday, but we will pick back up on Tuesday with an exciting lineup.
This Thursday, we are honored to feature a spotlight presentation by Ryan Smith, Chief External Officer of Partnership for LA Schools, who will be sharing findings and takeaways from the organization’s research brief, “Bridging LA’s Digital Divide: Increasing Access to Wifi and Technology for Low-Income Communities and Communities of Color,” featured in articles by the Los Angeles Times and LAist. See registration information below.
Our full schedule of offerings is up at 3csn.org.
For your convenience, we’ve highlighted some of these free one-hour sessions below. You can now register in advance or answer a few questions and enter the session. We look forward to seeing you there!
Canvas 102: Syllabus – Tuesday, 5/26, 10 AM
Looking for ways to ensure you won’t have to put the phrase “It’s on the syllabus” on repeat? We’re here to help! Join Josh Miller, Los Angeles Valley College Communications Studies Chair, as he shares tips that can enhance your student’s understanding of, and engagement with, this essential document. Session provided at the request of series participants.
Virtual Library Hour: Partnerships and PR: reaching out to make your virtual library services known! – Tuesday, 5/26, 12 PM
Join San Diego Mesa College librarian Alison Steinberg to hear her campus’s strategies for successfully promoting virtual library services.
Zoom 102: Recording and Reports – Wednesday, 5/27, 12 PM
Ready to take your Zoom skills up a notch to support your work with students? Join 3CSN Communications Coordinator Kelan Koning for this interactive session. Session provided at the request of series participants.
Canvas 102: Feedback – Wednesday, 5/27, 1:30 PM
Staring down a seemingly endless virtual pile of grading? Join 3CSN coordinator Nicole Bryant-Lescher as she demonstrates ways to efficiently provide feedback on Canvas.
Virtual Community Hour : “Text Talk” – Wednesday, 5/27, 3 PM*
Join 3CSN coordinators Rachel Ketai and Sarah Sullivan for this weekly hour of text-centered engagement with readings selected to support educators and students alike in navigating this challenging time together.
*Moved to Wednesday this week due to the Monday holiday
Equity in Action: Praxis Sessions – “How Do I Reach You? Ethical Contact in Remote Environments” – Thursday, 5/28, 10 AM
Join 3CSN Coordinator Nika Hogan for this engaging presentation followed by small and large group discussion.
Spotlight Session: Bridging LA’s Digital Divide – Ryan Smith, Partnership for Los Angeles Schools – Thursday, 5/28, 12 PM
Join us for this special spotlight presentation featuring Ryan Smith, Chief External Officer of Partnership for Los Angeles Schools, who will share findings and insights from the research brief “Bridging LA’s Digital Divide: Increasing Access to WiFi and Technology for Low-Income Communities and Communities of Color,” featured in articles by the Los Angeles Times and LAist, which highlights the lack of digital devices and internet access in low-income communities like Watts, South LA, and Boyle Heights.
Thought Partner Hour: Virtual Community Coaching (Math Online)-
Thursday, 5/28, 3 PM
Questions about math instruction online? Join Los Angeles Mission College math faculty Bamdad Samii for this interactive thought partner session where you can ask questions and share ideas with colleagues across the state.
Math Online: Tips for Facilitating Math Learning Remotely – Friday, 5/29, 10 AM
Join Pierce College Math Department Chair Edouard Tchertchian for this much-needed session on math-focused teaching tips for remote learning that will keep your lessons interactive, engaging, and personal. Session provided at the request of series participants.
Ungrading Assessments in a Pandemic – Friday, 5/29, 12 PM
Join Moreno Valley College English faculty Jennifer Escobar for a thought-provoking session focused on an equitable alternative to traditional assessments.
Virtual Community Hour for Learning Assistance: Time Management for Peer Educators
Join 3CSN coordinator Crystal Kiekel and Pierce College tutors for this “timely” session.
For our full schedule, please click on the button below to visit our website at http://3csn.org/
Zoom Sessions
Having trouble going through the mountains of resources coming your way? We’re here to help! We’ve consolidated our FAQs, Community Support Padlets, and video archives into one resource page (https://bit.ly/2WHKWdP)!
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Do you have an idea or area of expertise to share with the field? Did you do something great based on ideas sparked by the Series? Is there a session you’d love to see that hasn’t been offered yet? Have other questions or thoughts? Please email us at ask@3csn.org!
Take good care of yourselves and others. We look forward to seeing you in our Wayfinding sessions this week.
In community,
Deborah Harrington, Ed.D.
Executive Director
California Community Colleges’ Success Network (3CSN)
