Materials for “Baptism by Fire: Fostering Connection in the Virtual Classroom,” UC Writing Programs Conference

Presented with Dr. Carmen Acevedo Butcher, Dr. Mary Grover, and Dr. Lindsey Lanfersieck, at the “Creating Space” conference, College Writing Programs, University of California, Berkeley, January 2021

video engagement with self/peers/teacher/course – introductions

paired engagement with peers/texts/tasks – speed friending

group engagement with peers and own story via course material – literacy narrative

group engagement with peers and writing integrity via language editing – “write to express not impress”

group engagement with process of presentation – group led discussion workshop

individual and group engagement with text via creativity – fan fiction

group engagement with peers and self via language editing – noting how concrete writing feels

group engagement with peers via structural editing – re-configuring the essay’s narrative

group engagement with peers and course concepts – critical lens

group engagement through self reflection and sharing – reflecting on Moana essay process

individual engagement with campus writing support systems

group engagement via syntax work – practice in the paramedic method

group and individual engagement with detail and flow – memoir writing

paired engagement with memoir editing – speed friending

group engagement with text, construction of text, and preparation for author visit – Dhaliwal visit questions

group engagement with the writing portfolio – familiarizing with multiple support options

group engagement with peers via portfolio content’s page – considering sample portfolios