Bakersfield College Jessica Wojtysiak AcDv B80

A Reflection on Your Expectations for This Class Journal Entry #1 A Reflection on Your Expectations for This Class In your notebook…. Describe yourself as a writer. Identify and explain at least one strength and one weakness. Describe your goals for this class. What do you expect to learn from this class? What do you hope we cover? Did you upload your learning style inventory? If not, how are you going to change your actions to ensure you pass this class by completing and turning in all of your work on time?

Cornell Notes Note taking strategy developed by Walter Pauk, a professor of education at Cornell University, during the 1950’s.

Take Notes here during lecture or reading Introduction Section: Title or Subject/Major Author/Date (Recall Column) Major topics Key terms Guiding Questions Anything you really liked/disliked Take Notes here during lecture or reading Summary of the Reading/Lecture: Write later to refresh memory

Follow the 5 R’s Record Reduce Recite Reflect Review Take Notes Identify Key Words & Phrases Reread your notes Think about the ideas Review before test time

Use Symbols to Save Time & Space Symbols > < = ? ** @ + or & Meaning Greater than Less than Equal I have a question Important At And

Omit letters Mgt Bkgd Gvt Cont’d Educat’l Chk’g Shw’g Management Background Government Continued Educational Checking Showing

HW CN V UNDRSTND WRDS WTHUT VWLS BTWN LTTRS? Omit Vowels HW CN V UNDRSTND WRDS WTHUT VWLS BTWN LTTRS?

Don’t Worry about Perfect Spelling I cnduo't bvleiee taht I culod aulaclty uesdtannrd waht I was rdnaieg. Aoccdrnig to a rseearch sduty at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmotant tihng is that the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. I couldn't believe that I could actually understand what I was reading. According to a research study at Cambridge University, it doesn’t matter in what order the letters in a word are, the only important thing is that the first and last letter be in the right place.

Why use the Cornell Notes? Research shows that this strategy is particularly good at supporting critical and applied learning, including the synthesis of ideas.

Any Questions About Cornell Notes?

Let’s Practice Cornell Notes! New Topic: Learning Styles

Learning Styles Inventory Let’s consider how Cornell Notes may be tailored to meet your learning needs Move into learning style groups (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic) As a group Define your preference Identify a few strategies that will help you be a better student Will Cornell Notes work for your learning preference? What might you need to do to ensure you get the most out of your notes this semester?

Let’s Practice Cornell Notes … New Topic: Habits of Mind and Time Management

In Groups Visit the Habits of Mind Website at BC: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/habits-of-mind Define your assigned Habit. Identify examples of how you can use your habit to improve your success this semester.

What is Time Management? The ability to use your time productively and efficiently

Time Management Considerations Time (Do you have enough hours set aside?) Location (Where will you work?) Resources (What do you need to work?) Distractions (How will you cut them out/avoid them?)

School and Your Schedule AcDv B80 = 4 units How much time should you plan to spend on B80 each week? What about other classes?

When are you going to work on B80? Time Management When are you going to work on B80? With a partner or in a group, share your plan for this class

Emailing Your Instructor Some General Guidelines for Contacting Your Professor

Pretend you are the Professor for B80. What is your first impression of this student?

What Not to Do

Let’s Put Together a List! Let’s Brainstorm What guidelines should students follow when writing a professional email, such as an email to a professor or potential employer? Let’s Put Together a List!

Your Email Assignment Write your favorite AcDv B80 professor an email. Explain the following: What grade you are working to achieve in this class. How many hours you are willing and able to commit to spending on this class each week. Your study schedule: when do you plan to work on the assignments for this class.

Email Assignment Due: Monday by the start of class Remember to follow good writing conventions

Read for Next Class Group 1. “You Can Grow Your Brain” by Dr. Lisa Blackwell Group 2. “How You Can Make Your Brain Smarter Every Day” by Dr. Michael Merzenich Both are available at the Course Website In your journal, take Cornell Notes for the article so you are ready to discuss it in class.