Atanacio Gonzalez

Lead by example. 

I try to communicate at least 2 times a week with the PDs on both, attendance, grades, and behaviors of students (i.e., late with assignments, attitude, etc.). I think it is a team collaboration and sometimes the PD has to help me in really getting to the student and navigating the way THEY learn. It requires a lot of flexibility and consistent communication. 

I try to first post as early as possible. When students post on Monday I try to reply back on Tuesday. So that it gives the student plenty of time (i.e., Tuesday-Sunday) to respond to my posts. If I am under the weather and post later in the week (i.e., Wednesday-Friday) I tend to get less interaction with students. 

I try to use all modalities of communication. Announcements I try to limit only one per a week (just to make it simply for students) and only put handouts and helpful tips for success. I send weekly remind messages to remind students of due dates of various assignments. And I comment on all students' discussion responses. Further, I try to respond to all emails, messages, inbox messages on canvas within 1-2 days. 

I love all the modalities of support not only for the faculty but for the students as well. Canvas and ACC really want to support their staff and students every way they can.