Pandemic Productivity
Bonni Stachowiak
Dean of Teaching and Learning at Vanguard University of Southern California
Bonni Stachowiak gets the privilege of speaking with exceptional educators on a weekly basis, as the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Since 2014, her podcast has provided a space to explore the art and science of being more effective at facilitating learning. Teaching in Higher Ed also explores how to improve our productivity, so faculty can have more peace in our lives, and be even more present for our students.
Bonni is the Dean of Teaching and Learning at Vanguard University of Southern California. She’s also an Associate Professor of Business and Management and teaches a few times a year in an Educational Leadership doctoral program. She’s been teaching in-person, blended, and online courses throughout her entire career in higher education. Bonni and her husband, Dave, are parents to two curious kids, who regularly shape their perspectives on teaching and learning.
Abstract
The mental, physical, social, and emotional loads most of us are carrying have increased significantly since the pandemic hit in early 2020. More than ever, the systems we use to negotiate competing priorities, practice self care, and manage all of the information coming at us are essential. In this session, we will explore five ways to translate intention into action, have more peace in our lives, and be able to be more present for our students.