1. PARTICIPATE and CONTRIBUTE
Class etiquette
BE ON TIME
PARTICIPATE and CONTRIBUTE
TAKE TURNS to SPEAK
WHEN THE TUTOR IS PRESENTING – DON’T TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBOUR

2. Class etiquette – possible consequences
You have a responsibility to not be disruptive or prevent other students from learning
LATE
Don’t expect the tutor or other students to help you catch up or find your place or go back over material
RINGING CELLPHONE/TEXTING/NOISE FROM DEVICES
You may be asked to leave the class for 15 minutes
If it happens again you may be asked to leave for the rest of the class
TALKING TO NEIGHBOURS WHEN THE TUTOR IS PRESENTING –
Asked to sit on own away from other people
Asked to leave the class for 15 minutes
Asked to leave for the rest of the class
NOT CONTRIBUTING TO GROUP ACTIVITIES
Don’t expect other students to carry you. You will end up being asked to do all the work on your own.

3. Introduction Learning methods
We will spend as much time as possible using all of these methods. The lecture will be just introducing WHAT we are learning about. You will Read the text book, watch videos, take part in class discussions and practice doing in labs and on assignments. If you want to really learn then take the opportunity to teach your peers who need extra help.

4. Introduction Learning resources Class
Weekly lecture – presentation of material
Weekly lab – preparation for assignments
Self-directed study
Moodle – readings and videos
Text book – approximately 1 chapter a week
Internet research
Library books
Study groups
Assignments

5. Introduction Learning is work
Your brain is a muscle, you have to exercise it – like going to the gym. Your tutor cannot inject knowledge into your brain, you have to do the work

6. Introduction Self-directed learning
You need to take responsibility for your own learning – your tutor is your guide to what to learn.

7. Introduction If you are going to miss a class
your tutor BEFORE the class if you are unwell
Look on Moodle and work through the learning material for the class you have missed. This class will not be repeated.
Continue working on your assignment(s)
You need to take responsibility for your own learning – your tutor is your guide to what to learn.

8. Introduction If you are struggling
your tutor or talk to your tutor in Lab time
Make an appointment with Student Learning Services to talk to a Learning Advisor
Make use of Wintec’s free counselling service
Form a study group with some of your classmates
Use the Moodle forums to ask questions, discuss content (use it like a dedicated facebook group)
You need to take responsibility for your own learning – your tutor is your guide to what to learn.