IntroductionProfessor Abby Ngwako, M.Ed.

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Welcome to CS123: College Success Strategies for Professional and Liberal Studies Professional

Introductions

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You will have a chance to introduce yourself in more detail under the “Introduce Yourself” link located in Unit 1 but let’s do some brief introductions…

If everyone can tell me…

Where you are from?Why you chose to attend Kaplan?What’s the one thing you like to do in your

spare time?

Course Introduction:

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Course Description: The academic-focused course content will facilitate communication students’ successful social and academic transition into the Kaplan University community and provide a foundation for success in the pursuit of academic excellence and within the students’ chosen profession. 

Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Demonstrate basic critical reading, writing, and reasoning skills Use a variety of personal management tools and strategies to

enhance learning Use problem solving skills to increase academic and professional

proficiency Locate research resources applicable in the student’s chosen

profession Indentify careers in student’s chosen profession

Conditional Acceptance Policy:

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All Kaplan University undergraduate students will be considered conditionally admitted to the University and will not receive financial aid while in this status.

After the 5th week, students who have earned a grade up to that point of 65 percent or higher for all coursework will be allowed to continue in their program

The University will reverse the enrollment of any student not meeting these criteria, and such a student will not owe any financial obligation to the University except for the application fee, which is non-refundable

Students whose enrollments are reversed in this manner may not reapply for admission for one year unless they qualify for a waiver

If you have any questions, please contact your Academic Advisor.

Types of Coursework:

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Seminars-Option 1: attend on time actively participate at scheduled time each weekIf not able to attend live…-Option 2 (see next slide for directions on accessing): Answer seminar questionsYour response to Option 2 response should be a

minimum of 400 words Make sure to answer ALL questions in Word

documentSubmit as Word document in drop box for correct

unit (make sure to choose seminar not project )

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Click on unit you missed seminar for to access link

Step 1 Step 2

Then, click on Seminar link

Then, there is an explanation on Option 2 for seminar. And questions that will need to be answered

Types of Coursework:

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Discussion Board-Respond to 1 Discussion thread for each unit-Address ALL questions required for each discussion (100-150

words or more)-At least 2 peer responses to each discussion question (at least

3 separate posts)-Remember: objective is to discuss topics and interact with

classmates so make sure to advance the discussion-Following schedule would be good way to contribute regularly to

discussion and avoid only posting on last day or one day out of the unit

Units start on Wednesdays By Friday, respond to the original discussion question By Sunday, respond to at least two of your classmates’

responses, don’t forget to also see if anyone responded to yours and then post any further response

Monday-Tuesday, continue checking the discussion board, responding to your classmates (or to me) to continue advancing the discussion

Response to Discussion Board Does the post move the conversation forward? (i.e. Adding additional

information, elaborating a point, Asking thoughtful questions, post a reasonable disagreement).

Does the post show thoughtfulness? Does the posting contribute to the overall discussion that is being developed? Does the posting add value to the discussion, or is it simply a response to fill a

square? Does the posting expand on the main theme (in the discussion question,

assignment posting, or weekly summary)?

Peer Responses to Discussion Board Share a related experience Ask questions about their ideas/experiences. Consider an idea being discussed, and offer a different perspective on it. Describe an interesting idea from the week's reading, and explain what insights

you gained from it. Describe how you have applied the recent course concepts to your

personal/professional life.  Share another resource you have used as you explored the course topics.

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Types of Coursework:

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First, click on Discussion link

Then click on Respond link to respond to the discussion thread

Questions that need to be addressed are here

Types of Coursework:

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Projects-Submitted to drop box for designated unit. (Under each Unit

click on “Academic Tools” then “Dropbox Guide” to view details on submitting)

Click the link that says Submit an Assignment. •     In the "Submit to Basket" menu, select Unit #: Project•     In the "Comments" field, include at least the title of your

paper. •     Click the Add Attachments button. •     Follow the steps listed to attach your Word document. •     To view your graded work, come back to the Dropbox or

go to the Gradebook after your instructor has evaluated it. •     Make sure that you save a copy of your submitted

project. -Word document (save as full name unit #.doc. For

example, AbbyNgwako unit 5.doc)-Click on Project link for detailed information and

templates/examples

Types of Coursework:

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Quizzes-Make sure to take them on time

before end of unit-unlimited time and unlimited times

to take until end of unit.-Open book (You may use your reading

materials, notes, and other resources as long as you work independently).

-Save your answers often-Let me know if you have any

technical issues or extenuating circumstance after unit is over, so I can reset.

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Deadlines

ALL assignments for each unit (discussion responses, seminar option 2 , projects and/or quizzes):

Due on following Tuesday before midnight (ET) of each Unit

***Remember that peer responses should be done throughout the week for each discussion

Late Policy:

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I do understand life happens but it is also important to follow due dates since they are set for a reason. However if something comes up please let me know and I will work with you the best I can. Depending on the extenuating circumstance late penalties may apply.

Late projects -5 points for each week that it is late (max. 20pts)

Late Discussion boards no credit for peer responses, only original responses to discussion will count

Please email me once you have submitted any late assignments. The email should include what type of task you submitted late for which unit. (i.e. Discussion for Unit 1)

Due to the new conditional acceptance policy: NO LATE WORK will be accepted for UNIT 5. Also, all late work from units 1-4 with exceptions MUST be submitted by Unit 5

Participation:

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1. Students should be respectful and professional in all areas of classroom, whether it is to the professor or another classmate.

Please be cautious of how you are phrasing things because Kaplan is mostly based on written work it can be perceived differently, similar to email your intent may not come across as how you intended it to in an online environment.

We are all entitled to our opinions and can disagree or agree but in a professional and respectful manner. We should not be making personal judgments or hindering the learning process of others. Please treat others as you would like to be treated.

Inappropriate posts or coursework will be deleted and will not be accepted. Further actions may be taken which include and are not limited to disciplinary action or dismissal from school.

Plagiarism:

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Plagiarism is an offense that is taken seriously at Kaplan. If it is determined that you are plagiarizing it can not only earn a 0 for the assignment, fail the class or even permanent dismissal from the University.

Students are expected to be the sole authors of their work. Use of another person’s work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations and references. (Please see syllabus for specific examples of plagiarism).

APA is not required for this course, so please make sure to cite your sources with relevant info (author name, title, publication date, website address)

Kaplan University subscribes to a third-party plagiarism detection service, and reserves the right to check all student work to verify that it meets the guidelines of this policy.

Grades:

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Grades for all course projects, discussions and seminar will be posted within 5 days (Sunday)from when the unit ends.

Late projects will be graded within 5 days of submission date.

Assignments will be graded according to the grading rubrics for each type of assignment in your syllabus.

Please make sure to check out “Academic Tools” link under each unit, click on “Gradebook Guide” to understand how to check feedback on grades

***Please be patient with grades, I teach more than one class and at more than one school but I understand that feedback is important and will get grades in as soon as I can.

Communication:

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The best way to reach me is via email ANgwako@kaplan.edu I usually will respond within 24 hours or less (weekdays) 48 hours (weekends).

To meet on an individual basis, you will need AIM so please download free service by visiting : http://www.aim.com/

My AIM Instant Messenger Name: angwako Please email me to make an appointment and

we can chat/talk via AIMPlease make sure you are letting me know of

any situations that may arise as soon as you can otherwise I can not help you.

Please make sure all correspondence (email, IM) includes your full name, class, and section number

Be Prepared for Tech issues

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With Technology it’s not a matter of IF but WHEN? So, the only thing we can do is be prepared.Set up alternate places to access a computer

and/or internet(e.g. friend’s or relative’s house, library, WIFI hotspots, Fedex/Kinko’s, internet cafes)Save and backup your work(e.g. flash drive, external hard drive, thumb drive, emailing work to yourself, storing files electronically)

Who can you contact for technical assistance?

Unit 1 Assignments

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Introduce yourself to the class (separate discussion board in unit 1)

Please respond to discussion questions for unit 1 on Effective Communication and your Career

Also post at least 2 peer responses or more

Please make sure to take short quiz on Unit 1 before Tuesday, 12/13 before midnight(ET)

If unable to attend seminar tonight, then make sure to complete option 2