Stress Relief Yoga and Meditation: Yoga Poses that ease the aches and pains of hips, shoulders, neck, and
wrist caused by long sessions at our desk.
Presenter: Associate Faculty Christie Hall, Kinesiology
Student Panel: Listen in as we hear student’s perspectives on what helps them be successful during on-line
learning.
Presenter: Assistant Professor Gabriela Florido, Math Faculty and Students
Stress Relief Yoga and Meditation: Yoga Poses that rest the nerves and soothe our minds, recharging our
energy levels.
Presenter: Associate Faculty Christie Hall
Library Services during the Closure: Even though the library building is closed, we’re still here for you and
your students! Come learn how to contact us, how to access and use the electronic resources, learn about the instructional opportunities available to you and your students, and the various ways the library and librarians can be embedded into your Canvas courses!
Presenters: Associate Professors Debbi Renfrow and Joel Webb
Discussion Forums: Functions, Facilitating & Engagement Strategies: In this FLEX we will explore the various
functions discussion forums can serve in an online course, from community building to regular substantive contact. We will also discuss tips for facilitating student-lead learning and share a variety of engagement strategies. There will be an opportunity to view examples in an old Canvas course and also a chance to share your own best practices with facilitating successful discussion forums.
Presenter: Assistant Professors Anya Marquis and Carrie Patterson
Working from Home During a Pandemic- Prioritizing your well-being: Ergonomics in a home office • Where to
find accurate information (local, state, and federal) -How much news is enough and when to shut it off -Keeping a sense of humor during difficult times • Resources for coping • Trainings available through Target Solutions and the Joint Powers Association • Closing Statement and Q&A’s
Presenter: Monica Esqueda, Interim Director, Risk Management, Safety and Police
Manager, District Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Guided Pathways: Where Do We Stand on Guided Pathways Initiatives at MVC and What's Next?
Presenters: Professor Robert Fontaine, Assistant Professors Deanna Murrell, Tahmina Morshed, and Vice President, Academic Affairs, Carlos Lopez Zoom Link: Guided Pathways:
Stress Relief Yoga and Meditation: Yoga Poses that will stimulate your mind, to do even while you are stuck
at the computer.
Presenter: Associate Faculty Christie Hall, Kinesiology
Creating A Discipline Website: Having a discipline website is a great tool to promote your courses and
discipline! This flex presentation will provide an overview of how to create a discipline website. The presentation will highlight the benefits, how to start the process, general guidelines, who to contact, elements to include, and more.
Presenters: Assistant Professor Sara Yerushalmian, Ph.D., Psychology Discipline, MVC; Noelle Hansen, Web Applications Technician, MVC.
QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer): Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is a training designed to
teach lay and professional "gatekeepers" the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Certificate provided upon completion.
Presenter: Carlos Carrio, Health Education Specialist/QPR Trainer, Student Health & Psychological Services
Mindfulness 101: Mindfulness practices can help us to increase our ability to regulate emotions, decrease
stress, anxiety and depression. It can also help us to focus our attention, as well as to observe our thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Presenter: Carlos Carrio, Health Education Specialist/QPR Trainer, Student Health & Psychological Services
The links to the DE recorded sessions are noted below:
Effective Modules and Time-Saving Templates