soc& 101 – introduction to sociology
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SOC& 101 – Introduction to Sociology. How this class is designed to help you. The syllabus Detailed class information Class website Lecture videos, diagrams & support material. My Soc Lab Videos & readings i >Clickers Student response system. Print out and read the entire syllabus. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Using clickers
SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology
How this class is designed to help youThe syllabus Detailed class informationClass website Lecture videos, diagrams & support material.My Soc Lab Videos & readingsi>ClickersStudent response systemHow to find the class website
Print out and read the entire syllabus.
The syllabus
Start Here
Do you remember?Questions
Chapter material:VideoPower PointsDiagramStudy guideDiscussion questions
Class presentation videos to view before coming to class that day.
Chapter diagrams to print out and bring to class.How to Register for My Soc Labhttp://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/Videos, readings, & quizzes
How to Register for My Soc Labhttp://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/Videos, readings, & quizzes
How to Register for My Soc Labhttp://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/Videos, readings, & quizzes
MySocLab course ID
How to Register for My Soc Labhttp://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/Videos, readings, & quizzes
How to Register for My Soc Labhttp://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/Videos, readings, & quizzes
My Soc Lab - Loginhttp://portal.mypearson.com/mypearson-login.jsp
Videos, readings, & quizzes
MySocLab activities to complete before coming to class that day.Why do we use clickers?
Much educational research shows clickers produce:Better learningMore active, engaged learningMore spirited class discussionAllows anonymous inputMore focus on topics you feel you need help withStudents like themHow will clickers help you?Credit for participating in classMore fun with interactive learningBetter understanding of the materialMore in-depth discussionsMore student-Instructor & student-student interactionBetter grades
More thisNot thisHow do clickers fit into grades?200 pts. = 4 Exams - 50pts. @ 50 pts. = My Soc Lab 50 pts. = Clickers
Registering your i>Clicker remoteGo to: http://www1.iclicker.com
Go to: http://www1.iclicker.com
You have registered your i>Clicker!!What class time is and is not
The Guide by the sideNot The sage on the stage
What class time is Critical thinking questions(How the topic applies to your life)
What class time is Using clickers to find what you need help withAfter you have listened to the online video
What do you need help with? questions
A. Ideal culture & real cultureB. Subculture & counter cultureC. Culture lagD. Culture changeE. I understand
Discussing what you need help withClicker pointsWhat class time is Participation questionsMultiple choice clicker questionsClicker points for participating (even without the correct answer)
What class time is Applying the concepts with focused interactive group discussions:
Bring PPs, diagram& text each day
Why do we use group discussions?To help you score higher on the exams.If you know the material, you remember it better if you explain it to someone else.If you do not know the material, you will understand it better when other students explain it in different ways.Instructor is available for individualized help
Preparation for each classListen to the video for todays chapter before attending class.If you dont you will not know what you need help with.Make a list of the 1 or 2 topics you do not understand (or circle them on the diagram)Do the MySocLab activities & take the quizzes for that day.What this class time is notListening to lecturesThis is done before the class
What this class time is notMy Soc Lab activities (Videos and readings)This is done before the class
Bring your clickers to class each dayWe need them to:See what you need help withParticipation pointsNo working clicker = no pointsThe Syllabus quiz = 10 extra credit pointsMakes up for missed clickers, unable to attend etc.This class is for you if You want active learning in classYou want a say in what is covered in classYou want a class based on Student-student discussionStudent-instructor discussionCritical thinking questionsCredit for participating using the clickersThis course is not for you if You just want to come to classBe passiveBe lectured to - Sit and getNot bother with clicker participationNot bother discussing
By tomorrow you need to have:1. Printed out and read the entire syllabus2. Listened to all the Start Here videos3. Obtained and registered an i>clicker4. Listened to Ch. 1 The Sociological PerspectivePrinted out: (for use with video & in class)Chapter diagramsPower pointsDo you remember questionsStudy guide questionsWelcome to the class!!We will have fun!!