Academic Support Strategies for Remote Learning Stress Management
Explore the impacts of stress on student learning and discover effective strategies to address student concerns and faculty challenges in remote learning environments. Learn from Dr. Janet Zadina about managing stress to prevent it from affecting students' progress and mental health. Gain insights into supporting students, managing top concerns, and reflecting on transitioning to remote teaching.
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Academic Support for Remote Learning Becky Varian Director, Center for Student Progress
Our Agenda...... How stress impacts student learning Student concerns How to address student concerns Using EARS to address faculty concerns
The Impact of Stress on Learning Anxiety and high stress inhibit higher order executive functions in the frontal lobes while more strongly activating the emotional centers. This makes it harder to remember, pay attention, think critically, plan, organize, and control emotions. Dr. Janet Zadina http://www.brainresearch.us/blog.html
Acknowledge the Impact of Stress Research shows that about 23% of people who experience trauma develop PTSD. A study by Price, et al, in 2019, found that the first 30 days are a critical time frame when symptoms can turn into a disorder, such as PTSD. Their research suggests that intervening in the first 30 days to treat symptoms of anxiety, stress, and trauma may prevent the symptoms from turning into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Janet Zadina http://www.brainresearch.us/blog.html
What can we do about students stress? Help yourself! Your stress can impact the stress level of your students Use resources available to you Provide Resources to students: Ann provided many during last week s webinar Many videos, apps, etc. that could help students (resources at end) Be as flexible as possible Some students are essential workers Deadlines for assignments, tests, etc.
Concerns Students Are Sharing Communication Technology Organization Students don t like being on video Faculty response time Where to find grades New policies Multiple forms of delivery with many places to look Lack of space/privacy at home How to organize Lack of know how Don t have good Wi-Fi or other equipment needed
REFLECT: WHAT WAS GOING ON IN YOUR MIND WHEN YOU FOUND OUT YOU WOULD BE TEACHING REMOTELY? How did you start?
ORGANIZATION GETTING ORGANIZED STRESS
WORKSPACE Tips Encourage students to take time to set up their workspace If possible, place the workspace close to Wi-Fi box for better connection Make the space for study only Set specific times for study each day Remove distractions
Organization of class work, tests, etc Course 1 79% Course 2 Course 3 Course 4 Current Grade Tests/Assignments Left Paper due 5/1 Final Exam 5/5 Big Changes No lectures Access power points via Blackboard Priorities Read textbook chapters 12 15 Complete research and outline for paper Important Links ysu.blackboard.com
ORGANIZATION Calendar View
S20 FINAL FOUR WEEKS _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17 April 18 Week 14 April 12 April 20 April 21 April 22 April 23 April 24 April 25 Week 15 April 19 April 27 April 28 April 29 April 30 May 1 May 2 Week 16 April 26 Finals Week May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9
Refer student to an academic coach https://ysu.edu/center-for-student-progress/academic-coach-request-form
COMMUNICATION CONCERNS CONCERN RESPONSE Students don t like being on video Can they join in audio only? Faculty response time Make announcements that address common concerns Consider calculating Don t know their current grade Make recommendations based on circumstances Make referral to advisor New policies: C/NC vs. Withdrawals
Technology Concerns Writing Center Referrals MS Office guidance PowerPoint tutorials and podcasts WC Online Virtual Drop-in appointments for tech support https://ysu.edu/student-connect-rooms Tech Help Desk: 330-941-1595 Equipment and Wifi Needs Email Jeff Wormley: jtwormley@ysu.edu
Your Concerns: Early Alert Reporting System Access link through YSU portal Starfish Replacement YSU EARS EARLY ALERT REPORTING SYSTEM Low grades flag, poor attendance, never attended Low grades for Writing Angela Messenger Low Grades for Math Jessie Jones- Canter Who does outreach? CSP and other campus staff How is outreach done? Phone calls Text messages Emails Emails Phone calls Emails
MOST COMMON REFERRALS/RESOURCES Service What is offered online? Website Email Center for Student Progress Academic Coaching, SI, Tutoring https://ysu.edu/center-for-student- progress csp@ysu.edu Disability Services Intake appointments Accommodation support Test proctoring https://ysu.edu/center-for-student- progress/disability-services cspds5@ysu.edu Maag Library Research assistance https://maag.guides.ysu.edu/online Chat box on weblink provided Math Assistance Center Tutoring for a variety of math classes https://cms.ysu.edu/mathematics- assistance-center/math-assistance-center mac@ysu.edu Writing Center Guidance for essays, lab reports, and other writing projects Help with citations, Support with Word, Power Point, Excel https://ysu.mywconline.com wcenter@ysu.edu
References and Resources Zadina, Janet, Brain bits: http://www.brainresearch.us/blog.html Tops apps for stress relief and guided meditation: https://youtu.be/2fEC7cKQPTM Stress relief music: https://youtu.be/79kpoGF8KWU 7 Minute Yoga for Stress Relief: https://youtu.be/qiKJRoX_2uo 5 habits to Handle Stress During Corona Quarantine: https://youtu.be/e-Atg- xdAaQ
