First Year Seminar - Learning Framework Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information

Office Location

Durrett 205D

Office Hours

MTR 8:15 am - 8:45 am, other times by appointment

Remind App

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

EDUC-1300-024 First Year Seminar - Learning Framework

Prerequisites

Course Description

A study of the: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation; factors that impact learning; and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Lessons are accessible for printing via Blackboard course. Students are encouraged to print lessons and create their own "textbook" by placing copies of lessons in 3-ring binder.

Supplies

• Thumb drive
\ • Notetaking materials
\ • Internet access
\ • 2" 3 ring-binder
\ • 5 tab dividers

Student Performance

1. Increase self-awareness.

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2. Take charge of your life.

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3. Identify and interact within your communities.

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4. Manage your money.

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5. Communicate effectively using a variety of formats.

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6. Demonstrate information literacy skills.

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7. Demonstrate effective study skills.

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8. Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills.

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9. Develop an integrated educational and career pathway.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

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Students are expected to behave in the online classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include, but are not limited to, offensive or disrespectful behavior/language in e-mails or discussion boards, inappropriate postings which are not relevant to the topic, etc.
E-mails sent to your instructor must be addressed and signed. E-mails, like all academic work, should be proofread, should not include slang or abbreviations, and should not resemble text messages.
Consider the topic you are discussing and your audience. If you need to communicate privately with an individual, use the course e-mail. Content posted to the discussion board is public; be cautious of sharing private information in the public forum.
Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating will receive a failing grade. According to the Amarillo College Student Code of Conduct, plagiarism is the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another's work and the acknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one's own written work. Submit only your original work for course credit.

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Grading Criteria

15%

Participation: Lecture Response Worksheets

25%

Daily Work / Homework

Includes discussion postings and drop box assignments in AC Connect course

20%

AC Online quizzes completed by deadline

10%

Enrichment Activities

You must attend/participate in 3 Enrichment Activities and complete a short worksheet each experience. These activities are scheduled outside of regular class time.

30%

Career Project

The Career Project will be completed in three parts: a job shadow, an annotated bibliography identifying key research about your chosen career, and a paper/in-class presentation.

Final letter grades will be assigned as follows:

A = 90-100

B = 80-89

C = 70-79

D = 60-69

F = below 60

Grades are not given; grades are earned based on student performance. Please note the requirements for earning the grade you desire and act accordingly throughout the semester. If you complete the coursework in a timely fashion with quality submissions, you should successfully complete this course. You are encouraged to read and apply, as necessary, all feedback from the instructor in order to improve the quality of future assignment submissions. Assignments and exams are due on the dates stated in the course calendar.

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement in college courses. It is the responsibility of the student to login regularly or "attend" the online class. Students are also expected to log in to the online course and complete all assignments according to the class calendar. (See Student Attendance policy above.)

If an extenuating circumstance prevents a student from submitting an assignment on time, it is the student's responsibility to let the instructor know immediately. The decision to amend a due date or accept a late assignment will be left up to the instructor and will only be considered in extreme cases. For an 8-week class, late assignments will not be accepted beyond 1 week late and penalty points will apply per grading rubrics. No assignments will be accepted after Oct 16.

Discussion forums will not be available for postings after the date/time deadline. Please read the Course Calendar (below) carefully and be aware of when things are due. A user-friendly, color-coded course calendar is available through the Blackboard course in the "Start Here" folder.

While the online portion of the class is available 24/7, pay attention to due dates...typically Thursday and Saturday evenings at 11:55 p.m. Due dates for assignments are detailed on the Course Calendar. Print out the color-coded calendar available in the Blackboard course.

Attendance

In order to be successful in a traditional online course, you must login or "attend" the online course at least twice times a week. For this 8-week, fall online course, It is advised that you login to the online class EVERY DAY. Because 16 weeks of content is compressed into 8 weeks, you will be discover that, with few exceptions, you will have deadlines every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. You are encouraged to complete assignments in advance to avoid conflicts with work, family and vacation.

You should note this class in your weekly Badger Planner / calendar as a required "attendance" every day. Set aside the time from the beginning....You will find many reasons to put it off; and procrastination will result in poor grades. Completion of this course is not difficult; it is, however, a lesson in time management. Keep a scheduled appointment with this class daily. Print a copy of the color-coded course calendar from the online course to post in your 3-ring course binder. Check off assignments as you complete them.

If you must stop attending, withdraw officially by October 7. No administrative withdrawals will be initiated by the instructor.

Calendar

Calendar	Reading	Assignments	Deadline (11:55 p.m.)
Week 1	Online Lectures: (August 25-27) You’re in College Now Technology Tips	Discussion: “About Me” Post initial response by Mon., Aug 25. Reply to two classmates by Wed., Aug 27.	Mon., Aug 25
			Wed., Aug 27
		Mark important dates in Badger Planner, phone or online calendar
		Discussion: “Best Online Class/Worst Online Class Experience.” Post initial response by Mon., Aug 25. Reply to two classmates by Wed., Aug 27.	Mon., Aug 25
			Wed., Aug 27
	Online Lecture: (August 28-30) Achieving Your Dream	Discussion: “My Support System.” Post initial response by Thurs., Aug 28. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Aug 30.	Thurs., Aug 28
			Sat., Aug 30
		Lecture Response Worksheet 1	Thurs., Aug 28
		Complete “Achieve Your Dream – No Excuses” Commitment Pledge and upload to the Assignment box.	Sat., Aug 30
Week 2	Online Lectures: (Sept 1-3) Defining Yourself Managing Your Time and Energy	Lecture Response Worksheet 2	Mon., Sept 1
		Discussion: “Time Management and Self Awareness.” Post initial response by Mon., Sept 1. Reply to two classmates by Wed., Sept 3.	Mon., Sept 1
			Wed., Sept 3
		QUIZ 1: Multiple Choice (Quiz opens Mon., Sept 1, and closes Wed., Sept 3.)	Wed., Sept 3
		MEET YOUR PROFESSOR – Private or small group meeting with professor. Meetings will be arranged through the class using Blackboard Collaborate.
	Online Lectures: (Sept 4-6) College Communication Part One College Communication Part Two	Lecture Response Worksheet 3	Thurs., Sept 4
		Discussion: “Communication” (Post initial response by Thurs., Sept 4. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Sept 6.)	Thurs., Sept 4
			Sat., Sept 6
		Enrichment Activity: Worksheet #1	Sat., Sept 6
Week 3	Online Lectures: (Sept 8-10) Learning to Learn Maximize Your Learning	Lecture Response Worksheet 4	Mon., Sept 8
		Complete the VARK questionnaire (learning styles)	Mon., Sept 8
		Discussion: “My Personal Learning Style & Strategies” (Post initial response by Mon., Sept 8. Reply to two classmates by Wed., Sept 10.)	Mon., Sept 8
			Wed., Sept 10
		Download Cornell Notes Template. Use template to take notes in another course. Turn in copy of notes to instructor by next week for extra credit.
		QUIZ 2: Matching (Quiz opens Mon., Sept 8, and closes Wed., Sept 10)	Wed., Sept 10
	Online Lectures: (Sept 11-13) Your Hidden Agenda Choosing a College Major and Career	Lecture Response Worksheet 5	Thurs., Sept 11
		Schedule visit with Career Adviser through Career & Employment Center.
		Discussion: “MyPlan and My Future” (Post initial response by Thurs., Sept 11. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Sept 13.)	Thurs., Sept 11
			Sat., Sept 13
		Complete MyPlan (career inventory) and upload to the Assignment box.	Sat., Sept 13
		*Collaborate Session* with Renee Burnam, Director of Career and Employment Services. Mandatory attendance. Date/time to be determined after class is in session. Instructions will be provided.	Live Streaming Group Session No later than Sat., Sept 13
Week 4	Online Lecture: (Sept 15-17) An Overview of the Career Project	Lecture Response Worksheet 6	Mon., Sept 15
		Identify professional mentor for Job Shadow or Interview. Clear selection with your instructor.	Mon., Sept 15
		Discussion: “Job Shadow or Interview Plans” (Post initial response by Mon, Sept 15. Reply to two classmates by Wed., Sept 17.)	Mon., Sept 15
			Wed., Sept 17
		RESEARCH: Begin researching Career Project; Download Annotated Bibliography sample.
		*Collaborate Session* with Emily Gilbert, Lynn Library & Learning Center Instructor. Mandatory attendance. Date/time to be determined after class is in session. Instructions will be provided.	Live Streaming Group Session
	Online Lecture: (Sept 18-20) Create Your Educational Pathway	KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
		Lecture Response Worksheet 7	Thurs., Sept 18
		Work on your unique Educational Pathway Plan
		Discussion: “My Goals.” (Post initial response by Thurs., Sept. 18 Reply to two classmates by Sat., Sept 20.)	Thurs., Sept 18
			Sat., Sept 20
		Schedule Job Shadow or Interview.
		MID-TERM: Essay format (Quiz opens Wed., Sept 18, and closes Sat., Sept 20.)	Sat., Sept 20
Week 5	Online Lectures: (Sept 22-24) College Reading Techniques College Writing Techniques	Lecture Response Worksheet 8	Mon., Sept 22
		RESEARCH: Continue to work on Career Project.
		Continue to work on Job Shadow or Interview. If you have not scheduled your Job Shadow or Interview, see your instructor this week.
		Enrichment Activity: Worksheet #2	Wed., Sept 24
	Online Lectures: (Sept 25-27) Stress and Wellness Tests and Test Anxiety	Lecture Response Worksheet 9	Thurs., Sept 25
		Discussion: “Stress & Tests” (Post initial response by Thurs., Sept 25. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Sept 27.)	Thurs., Sept 25
			Sat., Sept 27
		QUIZ 3: Multiple Choice, True-False, Short answer (Quiz opens Thurs., Sept 25, and closes Sat., Sept 27)	Sat., Sept 27
		Complete Wellness Plan and upload to the Assignment box.	Sat., Sept 27
Week 6	Online Lectures: (Sept 29-Oct 1) Critical Thinking Creativity	Lecture Response Worksheet 10	Mon., Sept 29
		Continue to work on Job Shadow or Interview.
		Complete the Multiple Intelligences Inventory	Mon., Sept 30
		Complete Educational Pathway Plan and upload to the Assignment box.	Wed., Oct 1
	Online Lecture: (Oct 2-4) Manage Your Money Part 1 Manage Your Money Part 2	Lecture Response Worksheet 11	Thurs., Oct 2
		Complete reality check survey.	Thurs., Oct 2
		Discussion: “Money Management” (Post initial response by Thurs., Oct 2. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Oct 4.)	Thurs., Oct 2
			Sat., Oct 4
		QUIZ 4: Multiple Choice, True-False, Short Answer format (Quiz opens Wed., Oct 1, and closes Sat., Oct 4.)	Sat., Oct 4
		Complete Career Project Annotated Bibliography and upload to the Assignment box.	Sat., Oct 4
Week 7	Online Lecture: (Oct 6-8) Listening	Lecture Response Worksheet 12	Mon., Oct 8
		Discussion: “Listening” (Post initial response by Mon., Oct 6. Reply to two classmates by Wed., Oct 8.)	Mon., Oct 8
			Wed., Oct 10
		Continue to work on job shadow.
		Last Day to Withdraw	Tues., Oct 7
		QUIZ 5: Short Answer format (Quiz opens Mon., Oct 6, and closes Wed., Oct 8.)	Wed., Oct 7
	Online Lectures: (Oct 9-11) Conflict Emotional Intelligence	Lecture Response Worksheet 13	Thurs., Oct 9
		Discussion: “Conflict” (Post initial response by Thurs., Oct 9. Reply to two classmates by Sat., Oct 11.)	Thurs., Oct 9
			Sat., Oct 11
		Work on Career Project Paper.
		Enrichment Activity: Worksheet #3	Sat., Oct 11
Week 8	Online Lecture: (Oct 13-15) 21^st Century Careers	Lecture Response Worksheet 14	Mon., Oct 13
		Career Project Paper and Employer Job Shadow/Interview Form (both due by Mon., Oct 13). Upload Career paper to the Assignment box. Fax Employer Feedback Forms to 806-371-5048.	Mon., Oct 13
		Discussion: Job Shadow/Interview Experience (Post initial response by Mon., Oct 13. Reply to two classmates by Tues., Oct 14.)	Mon., Oct 13
			Tues., Oct 14
	Finals (Oct 16-17)	Discussion: “College and Career Readiness” Discussion. Post original narrative w/ Career Presentation PDF by Wed., Oct 15 (see online prompt). Reply to two classmates by Thurs. Oct 17 by noon. Career Presentations: Create an 8-slide Powerpoint presentation discussing your MyPlan results, career choice, research findings, job shadow experience, and future plans. Save PPT as a PDF. Attach the PDF of your project presentation to your Discussion Board posting above on Oct 16.	Wed., Oct 15
	Finals (Oct 16-17)		Thurs., Oct 16

Additional Information

Your participation online helps you learn more and makes the class more interesting. You need to schedule time during each week to complete your coursework as if you were attending an in-person class weekly.

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Honesty, integrity, and respect will guide this course. You are expected to treat all participants with respect at all times. In discussing controversial issues, it is important that students feel comfortable expressing their opinion, yet it is imperative that students refrain from using derogatory or offensive language.

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Feel free to ask questions -- I’m here to help you.

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