1. Welcome to CS113 Unit 1 – Welcome to Kaplan University July 2011

2. WHAT IS THIS CLASS? CS113 – Section 16Th 9:00 PM Academic Strategies for the Business Professional Eric Wilson, MS Ed – Instructor -Can call me Eric, Professor, Mr…whatever you are comfortable with July through September 2011 -It will fly because we’re going to have fun! 2

3. Agenda Instructor Information & Communication Seminar Time Kaplan classes How seminars are conducted Special Seminar Rules Syllabus Class expectations 3

4. GET YOUR PEN OUT! 4 You Will Need to Write This Down

5. METHODS OF COMMUNICATION 5 Email – ewilson2@kaplan.eduewilson2@kaplan.edu AIM – ewilson2ku Virtual Office Hours via Meebo (within the course) -Since I am hearing impaired – these are the best form of communication Phone: 949-544-1481

6. HELP DESK PHONE NUMBER 1-866-522-7747 Remember that your instructor is not equipped to help with technological issues 6

7. OFFICE HOURS (LOOK FOR HINT) Office Hours are held in AIM and Meebo -Mondays 8:00 – 9:00 PM EDT -Wednesday 2:30 – 3:30 PM EDT Come check on line with the virtual office/Meebo Can also make appointment for virtual office (using computer and voice) Learning Central Office 7

8. SEMINAR Every Thursday (Section 16) -Thursdays are 9:00 PM EST -Please adjust to your time zone Required for 2 grades -Participation -Attendance A lot of fun Get to learn from everyone Miss some -Alternate Seminar Assignment required 8

9. KAPLAN CLASSES 9 Classes are 10 weeks in length -The last week does not have a seminar and is more reflection, to say good-bye, and exchange emails if desired. Each week comprises 1 unit -Week 1 = Unit 1 Units begin every Wednesday and end the following Tuesday at 11:59 PM EST.

10. KAPLAN CLASSES (CONT) 10 Each Unit will include the following: -Seminar -Discussion -Participation -Homework (usually) Weeks might also include the following -Quiz

11. COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT It is important to maintain communicate with me as much as possible. -Do not wait until after the fact -If you feel you need to drop, please talk to me first -Can be a miscommunication or something we can work with It is important for both of us to maintain in touch with another 11

12. HOW THE SEMINAR IS CONDUCTED 12 Seminar time is limited and goes by quickly Please adhere to the following policies to be sure that we can cover everything for the week! FIRST, when you respond to a comment someone made, preface it with their first name. -For example if the screen name is Mary Smith, say: “Mary – what you say is correct. My perspective is…”

13. HOW THE SEMINAR IS CONDUCTED Second, when you want to address the entire class, preface it with “To All.” For example, “To All – I would like to know___” -Note: Everyone should use upper and lower case in responding. Please do not use all caps since that is the same thing as YELLING!” Third, when you want to address a question I asked or ask me a question, preface it with “Eric” or “Prof”. For example, “Eric – I would like to add___” Fourth, Please refrain from off-topic and sidebar conversation 13

14. HOW THE SEMINAR IS CONDUCTED Fifth, although I may ask a specific question to a specific student you are all welcome to respond to it. -The seminar is a learning experience where you learn from each other. I act as a facilitator. Now everyone has the same view, so don’t take a fellow classmate’s post as a value judgment on yourself. Sixth, Student responses should never be one or two words. Most responses like this do not help others to understand what you are saying. -Get into the habit of adding value to each and every response you make. 14

15. MAKE A POINT TO ATTEND SEMINAR Why? -We will be discussing and expanding on the readings -Seminars add to your understanding of the weekly material -In addition, it is a FUN time when we can interact with each other 15

16. INSTRUCTOR ISSUES We all have them! -Sometimes it seems that an instructor is doing something you can find in the syllabus or that other instructors “never did”. What you need to know – That is okay! -Instructors will tell you what these issues are so that you can adjust to them. Your instructor is your leader…for the class at least…so be sure to follow their instructions and do not expect every instructor to be a cookie cutter version of your last instructor. You will be disappointed (or ecstatic….lol). 16

17. COURSE EXPECTATIONS Review your syllabus -It contains all the information you need to know what the class will cover and what is expected. -Pay particular attention to the Rubrics Where is it? 17

18. DOWNLOAD AND PRINT SYLLABUS Use the following to download, store and/or print your syllabus 18

19. CAMPUS TOUR Please take the campus tour Located on your student home page -It will guide you through the basics of class 19

20. TYPICAL WEEKLY TASKS Readings Discussion Questions Homework Assignment submitted in the Dropbox -See Rubric on the Syllabus -I will use the rubric to evaluate your work Reviews 20

21. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS First post by Saturday, 2 additional posts on 2 different days -At least 3 posts on 3 different days Complete, well thought-out responses in Standard English Initial post should be at least 100 words Proofread response for spelling and grammar Reference course materials and other sources -Feel free to use other resources -Think outside the box -Be sure to cite the resources 21

22. DISCUSSION CHECK LIST Check – Did you answer the question? -It is not uncommon for students to get a little off-track and forget to answer the question asked. Make sure this does not happen to you as it can affect your grade. Suggestion – Type it in Microsoft Word -This gives you time to think it through and to correct errors in spelling and/or grammar, which also can affect your grade. 22

23. DROPBOX ASSIGNMENTS Submitted through the Dropbox Classmates can not view Reference course materials as well as other resources when used Only Microsoft Word documents will be accepted -WordPerfect document NOT accepted Do not type assignments into the comment back 23

24. ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX 24

25. VIRTUAL CLASSROOM TOUR Please remain seated all all times Keep You Hands and Arms inside the Cabin And No Smoking 25

26. COMMUNICATION AND ASSIGNMENT TOOLS 26

27. COURSE HOME SCREEN 27

28. COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS 28

29. EXAMPLE OF A UNIT 29

30. UNIT TOP 4 30

31. HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS Assignments are due by 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday Try not to wait until the last minute to submit -Plan ahead! -You never know what will prevent you from meeting the deadline Do not do everything in one day -You will not learn anything -It is against Kaplan’s policy! 31

32. BACK-UP PLAN We all experience computer issues from time-to-time Print out materials at the beginning of the week Keep all Professors and Help Desk phone on paper -Use the syllabus Do it now! Create a back-up plan -Find local places where you can access a computer Save your documents often! Use a USB drive! 32

33. SO LET’S REVIEW 33

34. THE DISCUSSION BOARD REQUIREMENT Students are to post a minimum of three posts per discussion thread. One initial response and two replies to their classmates Posting on a minimum of three different days, for example; Wednesday, Friday and Monday The first post must be made by Saturday – no exceptions (but the sooner the better) Be substantive. Use 100 words minimum of each of the the three required responses. Say something meaningful! Add Value! Spelling, Grammar, punctuation all matter. You will lose points for misspelled or misused words, poor grammar or incorrect punctuation including capitalization. 34

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39. UNIT 1 DELIVERABLES So what is due Week 1? 39

40. WEEK 1 DISCUSSION AND PARTICIPATION Be sure to include the following -Go to Keirsey’s website and take the KTS-II Assessment. Do sign in and use a good email address. You are not obligated to do any additional surveys. You should choose the FREE REPORT at the bottom to get your results. There is no cost to this assessment. 40

41. WEEK 1 DISCUSSION AND PARTICIPATION Be sure to include the following Go to the Keirsey website and take the KTS-II Assessment. Do sign in and use a good email address. You are not obligated to do any additional surveys. You should choose the FREE REPORT at the bottom to get your results. There is no cost to this assessment. 41

42. WEEK 1 DISCUSSION AND PARTICIPATION Be sure to include the following. Go to the Keirsey website and take the KTS-II Assessment. Do sign in and use a good email address. You are not obligated to do any additional surveys. You should choose the FREE REPORT at the bottom to get your results. There is no cost to this assessment. 42

43. WEEK 1 DISCUSSION AND PARTICIPATION Now you are ready to complete Week 1 Discussion Assignment 43

44. WEEK 1 DISCUSSION AND PARTICIPATION Introduce yourself! Part 1: Introduce yourself to your classmates and instructor! For this first Unit discussion, please tell us briefly something about yourself and why you chose your major. Also include a few sentences on what you learned from taking the Keirsey Temperment Sorter II Personality Instrument. Part 2: Share with us one of your previous "first-time" experiences. This should be something that you might have been concerned with learning how to do at first but later found easier. Some suggestions are: Your first time learning how to send an e-mail. Your first time learning how to use instant message. Your first time learning how to buy something online. Your first time learning something new. Your answers to these questions should all be submitted together as one response. Participation Post at least 2 other messages in response to your classmates’ postings. Don’t forget the class rules for responses to our discussion forum 44

45. WEEK 1 READING 45

46. ASSIGNMENT 46

47. WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT 47

48. ASSIGNMENT SHEET 48

49. WHERE ARE THE ACADEMIC TOOLS? 49

50. SEMINAR Required for participation and attendance grade Great time for interaction, story telling, polls and real time conversations with instructors. If unable to attend, Alternate Seminar Assignment will be required to complete. 50

51. SYLLABUS HOLDS ANSWERS TO Grading scale and grading criteria Course policies -Naming conventions -Acceptable Extenuating Circumstances -Early discussion Policy -Early Project Submission Online Communication Guideline Some general discussion and participation Guidelines Kaplan University Policies HINT: You will use the syllabus for the Unit 1 homework 51

52. QUESTIONS? Any questions regarding the material covered today? 52