Google Doc version (to print or share): Module 2 – Immersive Scenario
Your dream job! Imagine you have landed your dream job in a top-notch organization. It is an entry-level position for now, but there is room for growth. You walk into the office for your first day, walk up to the front desk, and the front desk receptionist glances up from their phone call to eye you up and down and point to the seats next to the desk.
How are you feeling at this moment?
The front desk receptionist proceeds to hang up the phone.
“Hello, how can I help you?”
“Hello, today is my first day working here.”
“Oh, right. I’ll walk you to your cubicle and let someone know you are here.”
You and the front desk receptionist proceed through the doors as they guide you to where your cubicle is located. As you walk through the office, a few people look up at you and smile. The rest continue to work at their desks. You, also, notice that each cubicle is the same and there is nothing on the walls around you.
What are your thoughts?
How are you feeling about the office and its people from this introduction?
Alternatively . . . Your dream job! Imagine you have landed your dream job in a top-notch organization. It is an entry-level position for now, but there is room for growth. You walk into the office for your first day and walk up to the front desk. The front desk receptionist stands and welcomes you by name. You proceed through the door into the office and, as you are escorted to your work area, the front desk receptionist shows you various areas of the office. Also, they introduce you to people sitting at their desks along the way, who smile and welcome you, offering to assist you in any way you need. You notice that there are various posters, quotes, and plants throughout the office. After you choose your cubicle, your manager comes out to greet you, bringing a plant, a mug, and some other items for you.
What are your thoughts?
How are you feeling about the office and its people from this introduction?
What is different about this scenario compared to the initial scenario?
Having a welcoming and affirming learning environment is important. As you imagined from both of the scenarios above, your initial thoughts and feelings as you enter a new space provide your brain with data about the interactions in that space. This is especially important for students as they enter a learning environment, specifically remote/hybrid learning environments. This module is intended to have you reflect on your remote/hybrid learning environment and create intentional opportunities for students to feel welcomed and affirmed. Let’s get started!
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