1. Global Studies Orientation Part 1 From your instructor Robert Lee, Ph.D.

2. Orientation Days  First 2 Days of Quarter  Get familiar with Canvas  Get to know your classmates  Get mentally prepared for the quarter

3. Weekly Readings  New materials posted on Wednesdays In Canvas under Modules Tab Up by 6 am  Readings Article Readings Lecture Supplemental Websites

4. Assignments  Quiz Preparation Questions  Quiz  Essay Question  Activity and related Discussion Question

5. End of Part 1  Next – doing the reading.

6. Global Studies Orientation Part 2 Doing The Reading

7. Article Reading  Assigned articles Websites Library databases  Audio and video stories from the Internet  Related Websites

8. How to move through the reading Before you start reading  Print out Quiz Preparation Questions  Read the Reading Guide  Do some critical thinking

9. Library Database Readings – Ebsco

10. Library Database Reading - Ebsco

11. Library Database - Proquest

12. While you are reading  Be an active reader Take notes Read titles and subtitles Highlight important concepts Have dictionary available  Ask some questions What were the main points? What evidence did the author present to support the points? Was there any evidence to the contrary?

13. End of Part 2  Next – The Weekly Quiz.

14. Global Studies Orientation Part 3 The Weekly Quiz

15. Weekly Quiz  Quiz Preparation Questions under Course Materials link  Answer QPQ as you do reading  Questions based on Text Websites Lectures Other assigned materials  No need to turn questions in

16. Taking the Quiz  Open limited time – Wednesday to Saturday Late pass with password  Can take twice – you get the highest grade  Open book, notes, etc.  Based completely on readings NO TRICK QUESTIONS  Will see results instantly in gradebook

17. End of Part 3  Next – The Weekly Essay.

18. Global Studies Orientation Part 4 The Weekly Essay

19. Weekly Essay  Main written activity  350 – 450 words  Good writing and proper citation format  Country choice  Submit under assignments tab Open submissions

20. End of Part 4  Next – the Activity and Discussion.

21. Global Studies Orientation Part 5 Activity and Discussion

22. Discussion & Activity  Short activity with related discussion question  Work in small groups  Make initial posting by Saturday at midnight  Reply substantively to peers by Tuesday at midnight  Bonus points available  Review discussion rubric under Syllabus link

23. End of Part 6  Next – Review of Syllabus, Calendar and Communications  Have your syllabus and calendar printed out for reference in this part.

24. Global Studies Orientation Part 6 Review of Syllabus and Calendar Communications (please have both printed out for reference during this video)

25. Syllabus  VERY IMPORTANT – be sure to read  Highlights Contact information Graded activities Service Learning Project Grading Student Contact Information Late Policy Extra credit Grade reports

26. Contact  Stephanie’s preferred method of contact Say who you are Use descriptive subject line Response within 24 hours during week, 48 on weekends/holidays  Text Be sure to say who you are

27. End of Part 6  Next – Tour of Canvas.