Tambling - Student Communication Channels

Collection of short videos explaining how I communicate, collaborate and interact with students, provide support, feedback, guidance, recommendations and build community.

1. Support Desk Tickets (02:01)
   • Zendesk app is used to manage student's requests for help and support
2. FH Portal (01:28)
   • Communicating with students directly through the Portal and also aggregating contact info to use with other apps
3. Student Profiles (02:32)
   • Database created and managed in Google Drive to keep track of all students
4. Google Contacts (01:34)
   • Google application to sync student contact info with Bruce's computers mobile devices
5. Student Profile Folders (05:56)
   • Every student gets their own folder. Used for building portfolios and organizing Bruce's feedback.
   • At the end of the day, it's all about students CREATING content!
6. Zoom Meetings (04:31)
   • Overview of schedule and VOD (Video On Demand)
7. Google Calendar (00:41)
   • Many students have editing rights to directly collaborate and add info to meetings and events
8. When Is Good (01:33)
   • App to help determine the best time for the most students to attend Zoom Meetings and Webinars
9. Schedule Once (02:27)
   • Automated booking system for meeting with Bruce
10. Discord (02:33)
    • Instant messaging and digital distribution platform designed for creating communities
11. Facebook Group (00:21)
    • Closed Group only available to MTEC students
12. Email (01:44)
    • Many email channels for student/teacher contact
13. Signal Instagram Slack (01:49)
    • Other social platforms and future plans
14. Canvas Announcements (01:43)
    • Report and review on Canvas Announcements app
15. MusicTech Newsletter (01:03)
    • Weekly newsletter aimed at MTEC students
16. MusicTechWiki (01:45)
    • Based on MediaWiki, the same software that runs Wikipedia. Created by MTEC students
17. Canvas SpeedGrader Comments (01:23)
    • Review and case study of Canvas SpeedGrader commenting features
    • Note: If the student submits something that is "wrong," I use the Canvas SpeedGrader comments section to tell them what to fix and how to resubmit. And, I encourage them to reach out to me directly for detailed feedback
18. Student-Teacher Conference (02:05)
    • Overview of plans for Student-Teacher Conferences
19. Canvas Limitations (02:33)
    • Limitations, workarounds and future plans