At this retreat we’ll explore the value of humanized online teaching, and the tools and resources to help you and your students succeed! We will consider the research about the learning science of diversity and examine how to cultivate care and connection at a distance, while maintaining high standards at the same time. We will also explore how being real, authentic, and imperfect are even more valuable now in the AI era.
Leading us in this conversation will be Dr. Michelle Pacansky-Brock who has been exploring the impact of human presence and relationships on diverse learners for more than two decades. Michelle is a noted leader in higher education with expertise in online teaching, course design, and faculty development. Michelle’s work has helped online instructors, instructional designers, and institutional leaders across the nation and beyond understand how to craft relevant, humanized online learning experiences that support the diverse needs of college students.
Watch a recording of Michelle's presentation and view her slides and resources:
Dr. Michelle Pacansky-Brock is a noted leader in higher education with expertise in online teaching, course design, and faculty development. Michelle’s work has helped online instructors, instructional designers, and institutional leaders across the nation and beyond understand how to craft relevant, humanized online learning experiences that support the diverse needs of college students. Her work has explored the impact of human presence and relationships on diverse learners for more than two decades. She is the author of Best Practices for Teaching with Emerging Technologies (2nd edition, Routledge) and has received national recognition for her excellence in teaching and faculty development from the Online Learning Consortium (OLC).
Currently, Michelle is a professional development coordinator for Foothill College's Online Learning program. In her role, she coordinates professional development in support of equitable online teaching and learning is leading a California Learning Lab grant project that is scaling humanized online teaching across California and researching its impact on STEM students from minoritized communities. Learn more about Michelle at brocansky.com and connect with her on Twitter @brocansky.
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9th Annual Online Instructor Retreat
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At this retreat we’ll explore the value of humanized online teaching, and the tools and resources to help you and your students succeed!
We will consider the research about the learning science of diversity and examine how to cultivate care and connection at a distance, while maintaining high standards at the same time. We will also explore how being real, authentic, and imperfect are even more valuable now in the AI era.
Leading us in this conversation will be Dr. Michelle Pacansky-Brock who has been exploring the impact of human presence and relationships on diverse learners for more than two decades. Michelle is a noted leader in higher education with expertise in online teaching, course design, and faculty development. Michelle’s work has helped online instructors, instructional designers, and institutional leaders across the nation and beyond understand how to craft relevant, humanized online learning experiences that support the diverse needs of college student
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Humanized Online Teaching is an evidence-based, culturally responsive instructional model that focuses on establishing positive instructor-student relationships, “warm demander” culturally responsive pedagogy, and psychologically inclusive course design.
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Culturally responsive teaching is anchored in trust and positive instructor-student relationships. By getting to know who students are and what they value, you create a context in which relationships can develop.
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Download a virtual background to use in Zoom!
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Attending in-person @Valencia Campus Library:
1:00 pm - 1:30pm Lunch, refreshments & connecting with colleagues (and photo opportunity)!
1:30 pm - 2:00pm Intro Discussions & Activities
2:00 pm - 3:30pm Keynote Presentation and Discussion
3:30 pm- 4:00pm What’s Ahead for Online Ed
Attending online via Zoom:
1:30 pm - 2:00pm Intro Discussions & Activities
2:00 pm - 3:30pm Keynote Presentation and Discussion
3:30 pm- 4:00pm What’s Ahead for Online Ed