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### Global Studies Orientation: Preparing for Success in Your Course ###

Join Dr. Robert Lee as we kick off the Global Studies course with an immersive orientation. Over the first two days of the quarter, you'll become familiar with Canvas, meet your classmates, and mentally gear up for the journey ahead. Each week features essential readings, quizzes, essays, and engaging activities, fostering critical thinking and collaboration. Get ready to delve into assigned articles from library databases and actively participate in discussions. We’ll also review the syllabus and calendar to ensure you’re well-prepared to succeed. ###

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### Global Studies Orientation: Preparing for Success in Your Course ###

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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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