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Week 1 – Getting started

Main topics Introductions The online classroom Motivation . Deliverables DB – Introduce yourself DB – Getting motivated Chapter 1 quiz Mind Mapping Exercise for Essay 1. Week 1 – Getting started. Classroom Tips Review the tutorial

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Week 1 – Getting started

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  1. Main topics Introductions The online classroom Motivation Deliverables DB – Introduce yourself DB – Getting motivated Chapter 1 quiz Mind Mapping Exercise for Essay 1 Week 1 – Getting started

  2. Classroom Tips Review the tutorial DB = Discussion Board- there is one every week and participation is mandatory Exams – are found by clicking on the left navigation link…there is a quiz every week.. Explore…click on links, you can’t break anything Tech Support is an email away General Tips There is no such thing as a stupid question! If you need to be away and will be late submitting assignments, let your instructor know in advance if possible. Stay on top of the weekly reading and assignments. It will pile up quickly if you don’t! Check out the Web Resources link! Week 1 – Getting started

  3. LEARN MORE NOW Chapter One Notes – MOTIVATION Motivation drives learning Different people are motivated by different things Your personal motivation will help you set goals. People with different motivation styles learn differently! Week 1 – Getting started

  4. Goal Motivated Learners Traits Learning is a way to solve problems Learning often comes in waves Use different methods to work with goal-motivated learners Tips Recharge Set aside time to relax Learn new methods Week 1 – Getting started

  5. Relationship Motivated Learners Traits Enjoy learning for the social interaction Generally do not enjoy solo activities Tips Find people to talk with Compare notes Be sure your need to connect doesn’t interfere with learning style of others State your goals in terms of relationship Week 1 – Getting started

  6. Learning Motivated Learners Traits Learn for the joy of it! Make life decisions based on the knowledge to be gained from the activity Tips Share your motivation Learn from other styles Think of events as learning activities Week 1 – Getting started

  7. Get Motivated! Set goals Seek opportunities Teach others Keep a journal Address barriers Week 1 – Getting started

  8. Read the prompt carefully Be sure to double space and submit in APA format Outline your thoughts prior to beginning writing Develop your topic sentence Be sure that your paragraphs that follow begin with strong topic sentences and support your thesis Use spell check PROOFREAD Upload as a Word Document Week 1 – Getting startedWriting Assessment – Tips for completing your first essay

  9. Week 1 – Getting startedWriting Assessment - Common Grammar/Writing mistakes to avoid • Avoid contractions in academic writing • Be sure subject and verb agree • Use parallel construction • Avoid run-on sentences or fragments • Use commas and punctuation properly • Be consistent with tense and person • The word “I” is always capitalized! • Proofread, proofread, proofread • Watch spelling of “sound-alike” words

  10. Tips for your scavenger hunt The point to this exercise is to familiarize students with the electronic campus and empower them to find what they need to deal with administrative side of college. Answers to the scavenger hunt may be found in the Student Handbook, the Academic Catalog, the Online Campus, or the AMU/APU websites. Copy and paste the questions to a Word document, answer each question. Refer to the “Contact Us” page on the AMU/APU website to determine the name of your Academic Advisor. You will be able to email that person directly from the link on that page. Upload your document into the appropriate assignment section. Week 1 – Getting started

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