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Cornerstone Lab

Cornerstone Lab. GEB 3031L April Edwards. Tonight’s Agenda. What is Cornerstone? Lab Syllabus/Rules Semester Assignments Semester Pointers Online Resources. What is Cornerstone?. UCF-specific class that offers the following learning objectives:

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Cornerstone Lab

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  1. Cornerstone Lab GEB 3031L April Edwards

  2. Tonight’s Agenda • What is Cornerstone? • Lab Syllabus/Rules • Semester Assignments • Semester Pointers • Online Resources

  3. What is Cornerstone? • UCF-specific class that offers the following learning objectives: • Teamwork, Communication, Diversity, Ethics, Creative Thinking & Capitalizing on Change • Achievement in these objectives will be measured through: • Testing, Computer Simulation, Written Assignments & Service Learning

  4. Service Learning • Students are given an opportunity to assist non-profit agencies within the Central Florida community • Component requires each student to contribute a minimum of 25 hours towards their project • Teams, teams, teams!

  5. Lab Syllabus/Rules • Review my website directly • http://aedwards.byethost13.com/ • Use email to communicate with me • aedwards@mail.ucf.edu • Important: • I START CLASS ON TIME! • NO CELL PHONES DURING CLASS!

  6. Attendance • You are expected to attend every lab! • Roster will be available each class and it is your responsibility to print your name. • Attendance Policy: • 1 absence = 0 points deducted • 2 absences = 20 points deducted • 3 absences = 40 points deducted • 4 absences = 60 points deducted

  7. Semester Assignments • Team Assignments – 150 points • Project Selection Process (wk 3) • Project Initiation Blueprint (wk 4) • Worksheet for Tracking Project Implementation (wk 6) • Project Outcome Reflections Report (wk 14) • Reflections Presentation (wk 15) • Review Cornerstone Website for instructions/guidelines • www.bus.ucf.edu/cornerstone

  8. Team Assignments • Forms teams of 6 (7 maximum) • Responsible for setting up team guidelines and being accountable for all assignments, class attendance and communication with your team members, client and instructor • Peer evaluations will be used during the semester – may impact your grade!

  9. Forming Teams • You want to be affiliated with a high-producing, hard-working team in order to have the best chance for success in this class. • Come Prepared with Key Information: • Days/Times Available to Meet • Type of Project You Would Prefer • Animals, Children, Rescue Centers • Skills You Posses • PowerPoint, Creativity, Public Speaking, Writing

  10. SL Clients • Children, animals, shelters, O MY! • Your clients are my “eyes and ears” outside of the classroom – be courteous, professional and on-time • May require team meetings and personal contact – be prepared to schedule team interaction with your client • Client/Team Agreement required – establish this early and keep to it!

  11. Semester Pointers • Be on time and prepared! • Assignments must be typed and submitted at the beginning of class! • Be respectful of your instructor, peers, and most of all…CLIENT! • Review assignment guidelines / semester due dates & keep to them! • Check my website and C-stone website! • Always provide instant and constructive feedback to your team members! • NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING!!!

  12. Online Resources • Webcourses • https://webcourses.ucf.edu • E-text, video streaming, exams • Cornerstone Website • www.bus.ucf.edu/cornerstone • Instructor Website • http://aedwards.byethost13.com • Cornerstone Board • cornerstone@bus.ucf.edu

  13. For Next Week… • Review C-stone & Instructor websites • Review lecture & lab syllabus and class itinerary • Review Webcourses (log on) • Students Expectations Survey (pre) • C-stone Website, Announcements • Form Teams

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