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Global Studies Orientation Part 1

Global Studies Orientation Part 1. From your instructor Robert Lee, Ph.D. Orientation Days. First 2 Days of Quarter Get familiar with Canvas Get to know your classmates Get mentally prepared for the quarter.  Weekly Readings. New materials posted on Wednesdays In Canvas under Modules Tab

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Global Studies Orientation Part 1

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  1. Global Studies OrientationPart 1 From your instructor Robert Lee, Ph.D.

  2. Orientation Days • First 2 Days of Quarter • Get familiar with Canvas • Get to know your classmates • Get mentally prepared for the quarter

  3.  Weekly Readings • New materials posted on Wednesdays • In Canvas under Modules Tab • Up by 6 am • Readings • Article Readings • Lecture • Supplemental Websites

  4. Assignments • Quiz Preparation Questions • Quiz • Essay Question • Activity and related Discussion Question

  5. End of Part 1 • Next – doing the reading.

  6. Global Studies OrientationPart 2 Doing The Reading

  7. Article Reading • Assigned articles • Websites • Library databases • Audio and video stories from the Internet • Related Websites

  8. How to move through the reading Before you start reading • Print out Quiz Preparation Questions • Read the Reading Guide • Do some critical thinking

  9. Library Database Readings – Ebsco

  10. Library Database Reading - Ebsco

  11. Library Database - Proquest

  12. While you are reading • Be an active reader • Take notes • Read titles and subtitles • Highlight important concepts • Have dictionary available • Ask some questions • What were the main points? • What evidence did the author present to support the points? • Was there any evidence to the contrary?

  13. End of Part 2 • Next – The Weekly Quiz.

  14. Global Studies OrientationPart 3 The Weekly Quiz

  15. Weekly Quiz • Quiz Preparation Questions under Course Materials link • Answer QPQ as you do reading • Questions based on • Text • Websites • Lectures • Other assigned materials • No need to turn questions in

  16. Taking the Quiz • Open limited time – • Wednesday to Saturday • Late pass with password • Can take twice – you get the highest grade • Open book, notes, etc. • Based completely on readings • NO TRICK QUESTIONS • Will see results instantly in gradebook

  17. End of Part 3 • Next – The Weekly Essay.

  18. Global Studies OrientationPart 4 The Weekly Essay

  19. Weekly Essay • Main written activity • 350 – 450 words • Good writing and proper citation format • Country choice • Submit under assignments tab • Open submissions

  20. End of Part 4 • Next – the Activity and Discussion.

  21. Global Studies OrientationPart 5 Activity and Discussion

  22. Discussion & Activity • Short activity with related discussion question • Work in small groups • Make initial posting by Saturday at midnight • Reply substantively to peers by Tuesday at midnight • Bonus points available • Review discussion rubric under Syllabus link

  23. End of Part 6 • Next – Review of Syllabus, Calendar and Communications • Have your syllabus and calendar printed out for reference in this part.

  24. Global Studies OrientationPart 6 Review of Syllabus and Calendar Communications (please have both printed out for reference during this video)

  25. Syllabus • VERY IMPORTANT – be sure to read • Highlights • Contact information • Graded activities • Service Learning Project • Grading • Student Contact Information • Late Policy • Extra credit • Grade reports

  26. Contact • Stephanie’s preferred method of contact • Say who you are • Use descriptive subject line • Response within 24 hours during week, 48 on weekends/holidays • Text • Be sure to say who you are

  27. End of Part 6 • Next – Tour of Canvas.

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