Seth Offenbach shares about his article, Kindness and Community in an Online Asynchronous Classroom, on episode 586 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
I had to recognize the reality that my classroom was never going to be the number one priority for people during the pandemic.
When we teach, why not be kind?
My goal is to challenge my students intellectually. My goal is not to stress them out.
In order to truly be kind, you have to create a safe space for the students where they feel that they can come to you, talk to you and learn with you.
Resources
Kindness and Community in an Online Asynchronous Classroom, by Seth OffenbachCurrents in Teaching and Learning – January 2025 editionRadical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto, by Kevin M. GannonThe Social Justice Syllabus Design Tool: A First Step in Doing Social Justice Pedagogy, by Sherria D. Taylor and Maria J. VeriFeeling Better: A Year without Deadlines, by Doreen ThieraufA Pedagogy of Kindness, by Catherine DenialCultivating Compassionate Community to Foster Academic Integrity?, by Maha Bali and Yasser TammerAn Equity SyllabusLiquid Syllabus, by Michelle Pacansky-BrockJesse StommelThe Practice of Ungrading, by Jesse StommelRemi Kalir’s Annotated SyllabusGo Ahead and Ask for More Time on That Deadline, by Ashley WhillansA Pedagogy of Kindness: The Cornerstone for Student Learning and Wellness, by Fiona RawleEffect of Syllabus Tone: Students’ Perceptions of Instructor and Course, by Harnish & BridgesReplacing Power with Flexible Structure: Implementing Flexible Deadlines to Improve Student Learning Experiences, by Hills & PeacockEnhancing Social Presence in Online Learning, by Joyce & BrownThe 1:1 method, by Seth Godin Master Slave Husband Wife, by Ilyon Woo