Week 8, Spring 2020

Slide from Humanizing Remote Teaching & Learning Webinar, Michelle Pacansky-Brock

Well here we are at the end of our first week fully online as an entire college!

As we head into a well-deserved Spring Break, here are just a few links and resources for you to mull over to support you and your students when we return:

Try This! 

DIY Doc Cam

Dr. Jae Calanog, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy 

Jae created his own DIY document camera for Zoom sessions based on a hack he saw on Instagram:

           Inspiration from Professor Krissy Venosdale                                   Jae's DIY doc cam                                

You can also try a Shoebox Hug to create a DIY doc cam with a simple shoebox and your phone:

See Bonni Stachowiak from the Teaching in Highered Podcast show how here: Shoebox Hug Document Camera

Student Information Links

Duane Short, Professor, Business

Duane pulled together a list of resources for our students during the campus closure and public health emergency.

California has launched a new website to provide useful COVID-19 information to all state residents. It highlights critical steps people can take to stay healthy and includes public service announcements from state health leaders.

Here are some student resources and FAQs related to education from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.

The CDC has created a checklist on how to prepare your household.

Federal student loan payments can be suspended for 60 days.

The California Department of Education has made an app to help families locate meals during school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The California Department of Public Health is maintaining a COVID-19 information page with updates and guidance about the disease.

The California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance has a wealth of information and resources for undocumented families, including resources by region.

There has been an increase in fraud schemes related to COVID-19 including fake emails and counterfeit treatments or equipment. 

The CDC has put together a guide on easing fear and anxiety during this uncertain time.

The meditation site Headspace is offering a free collection called Weathering the Storm. It offers guided meditations and sleep and movement exercises to help get everyone through this time.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

We can all safely help our communities during this difficult time. You can find a number of ways to take action on the California Volunteers website. I will accept any volunteer work you do as extra credit in lieu of a workshop or student club meeting.

Two Timely Webinars

Denise Maduli-Williams (and Bella)

If you missed either one of these webinars, the slides and recording are here and as we push forward online, we must consider these timely topics:

Humanizing Temporary Remote Teaching and Learning, by CVC-OEI Online Faculty Mentor, Michelle Pacansky-Brock

Equity Minded Online Teaching Practices, by Dr. Luke Wood and Dr. Frank Harris III from the Center for Organizational Responsiblity and Advancement (CORA).