Introduction Presentation #0  PRGodin Updated August 2015

This presentation includes: Welcome This presentation includes: Instructor Contact Information SAIT Resources Course Information

Instructor Background Paul Godin Industry Experience: 12 years in Data Communications (manufacturing & distribution environment, primarily in technical sales and management) Instructional Experience: Teaching at SAIT since 1997 Other Learning Experience: Industrial Electronics Instructor Diploma Over 1000 hours of industry training with approx. 100 different manufacturers Over 500 hours of courses taken since joining SAIT C.E.T. certification with ASET

Contact Information SAIT Office: Tel: 403-284-8976 Room: E409D (Burns Building) Email: paul.godin @ sait.ca Schedule available on web site Note: I am often in the Fabrication lab in the fall semester Personal/Home Office: Telephone and email contact provided in class

Communication You may communicate with me: To advise me of any anticipated absence. Discuss any aspects of the class you wish. Discuss your marks and achievement level. Any issues or challenges you may be facing. Being a student is not easy. I know what resources are available, and guarantee confidentiality.

SAIT → Success → Student → Success → Services SAIT → Success → Student → Success → SAIT has many services and resources available to help students succeed. Take advantage of these resources. Part of your tuition funds them. See www.sait.ca (Student Resources) for listing

Campus Services Frequently Used Services: Food and Food Services Prepared foods SAITSA: Convenience Stores, Odyssey Coffeehouse, Gateway SAIT convenience store and the Marketplace Coffee Shops Parking Recreation (includes swimming, weight training, bowling, ping pong, organized team, etc) C-Train/U-Pass service Lockers (SAITSA) …plus many other services too numerous to list

Learning Resources Tutors and Learning Skills (MC221) 284-7050 Tutors for basic: computers, math, programming, logic, electronics available. They can find a tutor for other subjects with advanced notice. Mini seminars on developing various learning skills. English Language Skills Development Library (study rooms, computers and printing available) Book Store Laptop and Computer Support (G130, MB004) Student Advising & Counseling 284-7023 Anxiety, Stress and other personal Issues Career and Educational Guidance

Student Resources Complete list available on www.sait.ca SAITSA (Student Association) 284-8036 Campus Health Services R41 284-8666 International and Aboriginal Student services Student Employment & Pre-Employment Special Needs services Interfaith Advising, Meditation Rooms Fitness, hobbies and clubs SAIT Policies Security, Safewalk, Harassment/Discrimination hotline Assistance with: Tax returns, food, budgeting, housing, loans, etc …more

Other Resources Student Financial Awards (Bursaries, Scholarships, Grants). See the Student Awards Guide Booklet Applications are typically during the fall semester Additional grants/scholarships outside of SAIT DO IT Innovation and Applied Research funding Funds for student projects (need to meet specific criteria). Accreditation Examinations Other sources: Government grants, parental employer grants or scholarships, Military scholarships, employer grants (present or future employer), government retraining programs, etc… Students in financial difficulty should contact the Chair as soon as possible. Food hampers may be available to students with restricted budgets.

Other Resources Transfer Options (Articulation Advisors) Credit, Certificate and Diploma transfers between SAIT, different SAIT programs and other institutions. Other Services SAIT has access to experts to provide the specific resources a student needs, or may acquire equipment needed by a student. Examples of other services include sign language translators, audio amplification equipment, special testing facilities, and other special arrangements.

School of ICT Contacts Main office located N401 (Burns Building) Reception: 403-284-8543 Program Chairs: Brenda Domeij (Semester 1 IT, IT-CS, BXST) Jim Murtagh (ENT, IT-SD) Kevin Demone (IT-TS, IT-NS)

FOIPP The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act is in effect at SAIT. Your privacy is assured. Marks, any other evaluations or personal information are not publicly given out, nor are they provided over the telephone or via email. Discussions between the student and the instructor are kept confidential.

15% Core Competencies Professionalism is an integral part of a successful career. Requirement based on accreditation and industry advisories A gradable component of every course; SAIT prepares students for the workforce. These Core Competencies will be assessed and a mark will be assigned.

Expectations Expected: Not accepted: Attend (present and on-time) Participate Prepare & Manage Professional attitude & conduct Appropriate Technology Use Not accepted: Skipping Class Late assessments (few exceptions granted) Cheating/plagiarism Behaviour not accepted in a professional work environment

Core Competencies in this course The evaluation criteria used in this course (15% of final mark): Time Management (arriving on time, work completed on time, planning time) Interpersonal Skills (communicating & working with others, participation, interaction) Personal Management (quality of work thoroughness, attitude, problem solving, leadership, technology use, etc)

Attendance Unexcused Absences Warning Meet With Consequence 10% of Total Course Hours 1st Instructor Discuss consequences of further absences 20% of Total Course Hours 2nd Academic Chair Deduct one letter grade from final course mark 30% of Total Course Hours Course fail (‘F’ Grade)

Attendance is Important (Reasons 1-5) Prepares you for the workforce. Participating in general discussions, sharing opinions and working with others are important practice for the workplace. Instructors will link theory to application in industry. Develops professional habits. Habits include being present all the time and on time. More in-class opportunities to develop analytical and learning skills. In-class instruction. Class activities provide learning opportunities not available elsewhere, and clarifications, missed information & activities are often difficult to obtain. Prepares you for assessments. Instructors give clues to test questions. Increases retention and decreases study time.

Attendance is Important (Reasons 6-10) Participation is part of the evaluation. Not all information needs to be assessed if you are participating in class. For instance, when the instructor describes how to use a piece of equipment. Classmates. An important learning resource, classmates make your experience as a student less stressful. Absences alienates you from them and decreases willingness for others to help. Identify problems. Easier to identify where you may require more study. Stay on schedule. Easier to keep pace with the course. Course success. Absenteeism decreases professionalism marks & significantly decreases the odds for successful course completion.

Attendance Instructors take attendance. If you must miss a class due to circumstances, please email or call in advance. If you miss too many classes, you will need to meet with the program coordinator. Difficult to make up missed classes, especially missed labs.

Technology Follow the policies and guidelines for laptop and other technology use. Use responsibly. The classroom is considered a professional environment. Don’t let technology be a source of distraction for you or others.

this is Not High School Simply attending classes is not enough Personally responsible for what you do and don’t do Lifestyle and personal routines are very different Course does not stop at the end of the class Must take notes and must review them regularly Must schedule reading and study outside of classes Instructors assume you have done what is expected Your performance is not their responsibility. They evaluate it. Find a good place to study and develop a good study habit https://www.smu.edu/Provost/ALEC/NeatStuffforNewStudents/HowIsCollegeDifferentfromHighSchool

Student Success Strategy (My Top 5 Success Strategies) Time Management. Manage you time and prioritize your tasks. Complete all assessments in advance of deadlines. Attendance. Catching up is frustrating and time-consuming. Attend every class and arrive on time. Balance. Maintain a balance between study, sleep, and entertainment. Reward. Do what is important first, and reward yourself for accomplishing it afterward. Understand the material. Aim to understand as much of the material as possible and continually maintain your knowledge level. Prepare for the next class. If you have difficulty understanding a concept, seek help immediately.

My Personal Challenges as a Student (1) Reading Textbooks Problem: I couldn’t retain information, had trouble being motivated, some texts put me to sleep Solution: Set smaller goals: Don’t try to read an entire chapter; set a section or a few pages as a goal. Read often: Take frequent but short breaks between reading sessions. Read more during the day. Active reading: After every paragraph paraphrase what you just read and write it in your own words in a notebook. Re-read if you don’t fully understand or use additional textbooks. Active reading makes a big difference. This is how I read textbooks today for those things I must know (I wasn’t born with my electronics knowledge).

My Personal Challenges as a Student (2) Time Management Problem: Not enough time to study, too tired to study Solution: Stay at school to study: There are often too many distractions at home. For must of us home is a place to relax, not work. Effective studying means finding a distraction-free, motivating and study-inducing location. Find a place at school. You may also study with classmates. Set priorities: Study is a priority. Do not put it off. Do not start study sessions late in the evening. Set a routine. Read in advance: Knowing even a little about what is to be discussed is a significant help.

My Personal Challenges as a Student (3) Level of Understanding Problem: Trouble understanding some concepts, panic, memorizing took a long time, did not see relevance of some subjects. Solution: Know the basics: Understand concepts at the beginning of a course as everything builds on these concepts. Seek help immediately: Maintain a high knowledge level & keep up. Formulas: Don’t memorize formulas. Understand the concepts behind the formulas. Study in advance: Do not wait for a test to prompt learning. Studying for a test should be a review. Relevance: Trust the instructors. Your class time is very valuable and limited therefore the content is important and relevant.

My Personal Challenges as a Student (4) Other Know the school: Become part of the school culture, participate in events. Resources: Take advantage of the available resources such as tutoring and free use of facilities. Classmates: Get to know your classmates and those in advanced semesters. Technology: Practice technology and communication black-outs when studying. Turn off the phone and do not use distracting apps on the computer.

Learning Tutors & other academic help Classroom Activities Assessments Personal Journal & Notes Instructor Presentations & Discussions Textbook & other written sources Managed Time Classmates Lab Activities On-line Videos & Tools Tutors & other academic help Experiences Life Balance (eat, sleep, play, work) Classroom Activities

Instructor Role I help prepare people for a career in a technical field. I don’t make people learn. I am a: Coach Pace-Setter Model Manager Evaluator Clarifier Guide Ultimately it is the student’s personal responsibility to learn and manage their personal learning.

Learning Resources Textbook (Hard copy or ebook) Web site Presentations (ppt) Labs (doc) Various Files Other Web Resources (may include D2L) Lab Modules (printed) Basic Lab kits and parts provided in lab Instructor Presentations Specialized software as needed Open lab periods

Technology Overload Technology Relief This certificate entitles the bearer to a relief period from a Technology-Enhanced Presentation. Technology Overload

Course Web Page Tour Sections of the web page Modules Labs Assignments and Exams Outline Links Instructor Other sites

Tools you’ll need to use MS PowerPoint MS Word MS Excel Browser Printer Configuration Specialized software ENT: Altera’s Quartus II, EWB, MS Paint End