In this course students students will be responsible for presenting the assigned readings and leading class discussion during two class periods in collaboration with Dr. Stephens. This assignment is worth 30 points. It is important to prepare for this assignment not only by presenting the course readings, but also taking time to understand the applicability of the article content to the broader course goals, and identify engaging ways to present this information.
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Spring 2025 Wednesdays 1:00pm- 3:45pm
SEMINAR LOGISTICS & REQUIREMENTS
CANVAS REQUIRED SEMINAR SUBMISSIONS' PLATFORM
Canvas is Florida International University's primary learning platform for delivering online course content. In this course, students must log in to Canvas to access course emails, announcements, submission of assignments, and assigning grades.
All other course resources are provided here on this external course shell. This site provides longer term accessibility to required course content without violating individuals' educational privacy. Additionally, as this course aims to foster ongoing ongoing discussions that will continue beyond the semester's end, it is critical that students have access to these resources throughout their academic journey.
ZOOM REQUIRED VIRTUAL MEETING SOFTWARE
All students are expected to attend class in person. In cases of illness or professional travel students can join the class via Zoom. Students must download the software from Zoom to participate. A meeting code and password will be provided by email 48 hours in advance of our meetings via email to each registered student.
USEFUL ZOOM LINKS
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Zoom Orientation
COURSE INTERACTION EXPECTATIONS
We clearly recognize that this course will be addressing some very personal issues in a professional context. Toward this end, we have outlined some basic ground rules below to facilitate learning and enable for collaboration among everyone.
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Be respectful of everyone's time and commitment to this meeting. This means you must be on time throughout the seminar sessions, and engage in all activities. If you leave the room, you are responsible for getting filled in and agree to support any group decision. No phone calls or individual breaks should be taken during the sessions.
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Participate throughout the process. This includes leaving your video on throughout the workshop sessions. It is unprofessional to walk away from the computer while a virtual session is in progress or to check email and “surf” the internet rather than pay attention.
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Only one conversation should go on at once (unless we are in breakout groups). Respect each speaker by avoiding sidebar conversations. If you have a questions that needs clarifying raise your hand and ask!
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Communicate professionally with others. Listen intently and wait until others are finished talking before you respond. Use the hand raise option in CHAT if you want to contribute. Each time you speak, state your name so that others begin to recognize your voice. If you look bored or interrupt the person, you're showing that you don't really care what he or she has to say.
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Discussions and criticisms will focus on interests or issues, not people. Respect differences by being supportive rather than judgmental. Don't discount the ideas or experiences of others. Be open to new concepts and ideas. It's okay to disagree with what the person is saying, but do so without undermining the actual person's worthiness.
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Practice patience with differing skills sets and settings. Recognize that everyone comes with different types and levels of training. Recognize that not all students are English as a first language speakers. Depending on where they are located, many are also participating at odd times of the day and in not ideal settings.
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Share “air time.” Show your confidence by inserting interruptible pauses at the end of major points rather than dominating the conversation or taking up all the discussion time. Very specific individual concerns should be noted and then scheduled for one on one meetings at a later date.