Start-up Transitioning to Higher Education: Day 2

Day 2 More on group work Study Skills Time-management Learning Styles

Recap: day 1 What did you learn yesterday? Any questions that have arisen since?

Activity In groups, build the tallest tower you can using only: newspaper sticky tape You have 20 minutes. How well did you work together? Why? What would you do differently?

Group issues Disagreements Group members not attending Some group members not doing the work Lack of Communication Bullying Power Struggles/Role Conflict

Time management Be clear about exactly what you have to do Prioritise the order of importance Break large tasks down into smaller chunks Allocate specific times to do things

Planning at a Trimester Level Task Week Number ENT 202: Prof Comm Draft and write letter Draft and write press release Draft and write review Writing portfolio 30% Essay 40% In class debate 30% ENT 203: Into to Buisness principles exam revision Exam 40% Critique60 % ENT201: Ent since 1945 research and planning drafting and revising revising, edting Essay 40% Presentatio n 15% Report 45% ENT 204: Prof Practice 1 planning synopsis write draftfinal reviewSynopsis 35% Presentatio n 15% Presentation 50% TriNName:N Trimester 1 ENT Assignment Planner Name:

Planning at a Weekly Level

What type of learner are you? VisualKinaesthetic Auditory Take the test : SSID: JMCSN password: s3kV77JueT7L

Study skills What difficulties do you face when trying to study outside of class?

Studying Effectively Break it up – short chunks, frequent breaks (think pomodoro) Build in a reward/ incentive Set clear goals for each session Find some where away from distractions Print out reading material. Use old-fashioned paper and pens to make notes and annotate.

Recap What did you learn? What do you think you might still need support with? Any questions?

Academic Writing: Critical thinking Writing essays and reports Research & Referencing Avoiding plagiarism Tomorrow