Tanessa Sanchez
Assistant Professor | Child Development & Education
The First Week
All courses will require you to use Canvas to log and access all of the course content. Each course is organized into one-week modules. Each module will be available on Saturdays at 8:00 am., however, the week does not begin until Monday. The modules will have similarities, but they each are unique and have discussions and assignments that correlate with course content.
"Where is our class site?"
That depends on what you've signed up for. Asynchronous classes are online only . This means we will not meet in person. To access the course we will be utilizing the Canvas Management System. If you are having difficulty, you may visit your college's home page and search for help desk or tech support.
HyFlex means you have the option of meeting face-to-face in a designated classroom on the San Marcos campus or you may long in through a designated Zoom link. It is best to consult the Canvas course for more information.
I also encourage you to bookmark the url for the log-in page in case the college's homepage goes down.
"What books do I need?"
There is no need to purchase books unless otherwise stated in your course syllabus. I strive to provide all materials as downloadable and/or extracted items from online resources. All links are available on the respective course syllabus, can be located on the module overview page each week, and will be integrated in a variety of ways throughout each module. Take time to download and/or bookmark these important texts. You will need to read to succeed.
What you can expect from me:
I will provide you with a clear, organized course that is designed to ensure you meet our course outcomes in a meaningful manner.
I will provide a variety of assignments to ensure your learning needs are met.
I will be actively present in your learning.
I will provide a supportive and safe environment for you to share and discuss ideas with your peers.
I will reach out to you when I sense you need support.
I will treat you with dignity and respect and be flexible to support your individual needs.
I won't be perfect. I am human and will make mistakes at times. I will view mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Please let me know if you would like to add anything else.
What I will expect from you:
You strive to be an active participant in this course & strive to meet due dates.
You will maintain an open line of communication with me so I understand how to support you.
You will contact me if you have a concern with meeting a due date.
You strive to regularly contribute to collaborative activities to ensure other members of the community have ample opportunity to read/listen, reflect, and respond to your ideas.
You will treat your peers with dignity and respect.
You will do your best to have patience with technology. There will be hiccups, expect them. We will get through them together.
You will give yourself grace. Expect to make mistakes. You are human and you are stressed.
Please let me know if you would like to add anything else.