Global Studies OrientationPart 1

From your instructorRobert 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 Up by 6 am

Readings Article Readings Lecture Supplemental Websites

Assignments

Quiz Preparation Questions Quiz Essay Question Activity and related Discussion

Question

End of Part 1

Next – doing the reading.

Global Studies OrientationPart 2

Doing The Reading

Article Reading

Assigned articles Websites Library databases

Audio and video stories from the Internet

Related Websites

How to move through the reading

Before you start reading Print out Quiz Preparation Questions Read the Reading Guide Do some critical thinking

Library Database Readings – Ebsco

Library Database Reading - Ebsco

Library Database - Proquest

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?

End of Part 2

Next – The Weekly Quiz.

Global Studies OrientationPart 3

The Weekly Quiz

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

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

End of Part 3

Next – The Weekly Essay.

Global Studies OrientationPart 4

The Weekly Essay

Weekly Essay

Main written activity 350 – 450 words Good writing and proper citation

format Country choice Submit under assignments tab

Open submissions

End of Part 4

Next – the Activity and Discussion.

Global Studies OrientationPart 5

Activity and Discussion

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

End of Part 6

Next – Review of Syllabus, Calendar and Communications

Have your syllabus and calendar printed out for reference in this part.

Global Studies OrientationPart 6

Review of Syllabus and CalendarCommunications(please have both printed out for reference during this video)

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

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

End of Part 6

Next – Tour of Canvas.