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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Confessions of a (somewhat) Successful FYE Instructor. Eric Jamelske Department of Economics jamelsem@uwec.edu UWEC FYE Workshop August 26, 2009. Outline. The First Day Kickball/Picnic Activities & Assignments Service Learning
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Confessions of a (somewhat) Successful FYE Instructor Eric Jamelske Department of Economics jamelsem@uwec.edu UWEC FYE Workshop August 26, 2009
Outline • The First Day • Kickball/Picnic • Activities & Assignments • Service Learning • Materials & Resources • Questions
The First Day • Make them feel welcome • Maps and pictures • String activity • Mentor time • Tips for Success • Warn them • Q&A • 2nd meeting
Kickball and Picnic • Plan a social activity early in the semester. • Make it MANDATORY! • Make it FUN!
Assignments & Activities • Be organized and ready to go • Assignment sheet and grading plan • You warned them • Don’t just pile stuff on • My syllabus and assignment sheet and other materials
Service Learning • Be organized and ready to go • Assignment sheet and grading plan • You warned them • Don’t just pile stuff on • My SL description and application • Use your mentor
FYE Materials & Resources • Posted on my website • http://www.uwec.edu/jamelsem/fye_materials.htm • Feel free to contact me • jamelsem@uwec.edu • Have Fun! • Questions?