1. Introduction
Presentation #0
 PRGodin
Updated August 2015

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

3. 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

4. Contact Information
SAIT Office:
Tel:
Room: E409D (Burns Building)
sait.ca
Schedule available on web site
Note: I am often in the Fabrication lab in the fall semester
Personal/Home Office:
Telephone and contact provided in class

5. 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.

6. 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 (Student Resources) for listing

7. 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

8. 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
Anxiety, Stress and other personal Issues
Career and Educational Guidance

9. Student Resources Complete list available on www.sait.ca
SAITSA (Student Association)
Campus Health Services R
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

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. 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 .
Discussions between the student and the instructor are kept confidential.

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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)

17. 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)

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Attendance Instructors take attendance.
If you must miss a class due to circumstances, please 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.

21. 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.

22. 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

23. 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.

24. 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).

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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

29. 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.

30. 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

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

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

33. 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
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