0.104 Our Communication Plan - READ ME!!!
I value an interactive and personal learning environment and I intend to harness the technological tools available to us to communicate with you in a variety of ways.
I want to make sure you know that you're not alone in the course. I care about you, I care about the challenges you face, and I care about supporting your learning. Here are some of the ways I will connect with you throughout the semester:
"Introduction" Discussion
Think of this Week 1 Discussion as our first class period. It's the first time that we'll virtually *meet* and start getting to know each other as unique and multifaceted individuals. This is required! (I must drop any student not participating in Week 1 activities)
Weekly "In the News" Discussions starting this Week!
I monitor these discussions daily and will chime in with opinions and clarifications as appropriate. The Student Q&A forum is where I encourage you to post general questions about the class - and feel free to answer someone's question when you can!
Weekly Video-Check In
Every week, I'll record a brand new video for you where I briefly preview that week's module. I might also share a story, recommend an app, give props to a class member, or mention something about political science I saw in the news.
Gradebook Feedback
Not only will you find your grades and rubric scores in our Gradebook. I also use the comments feature to ask questions and spark further conversations about your ideas and contributions. I do my best to grade assignments and offer feedback within 3-5 days.
- How do I view grades and instructor comments?Links to an external site. Links to an external site.
- How do I view annotation feedback in an assignment?Links to an external site. Links to an external site.
Announcements
Starting this week! And when an important deadline approaches, or when I come across information I think will be valuable for you, I'll post on Announcements (on the left navigation bar and on top of the Homepage.) Some of these posts relate to Political Science specifically, but some will feature useful resources. If we need to make any changes to our semester schedule, I'll also post these in the announcements area.
Weekly Office Hours
I set aside one hour each week to be available to you. if you need me. Also, by special appointment. Online Office Hours (via ConferZoom): Wednesdays 2PM-3PM (and by Zoom appointment).
How to Book a Zoom Appointment in Canvas
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Canvas Mail
If I need to get a hold of you this semester, I'll contact you through Canvas mail. You can access this feature by clicking "Inbox" in the left-hand global navigation bar.
I respond to email within 8 hours, Monday through Friday. I reserve the right to wait until Monday to reply to messages sent over the weekend. ;-) Please include the course name and section number in the Subject Line (e.g., PS-1, Sec. 6268).