Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.
-
Upload
bethanie-haynes -
Category
Documents
-
view
215 -
download
0
Transcript of Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.
![Page 1: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Welcome toHuman Behavior and the
Social EnvironmentJackie Gaston, MA
![Page 2: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
A Balancing Act…
I know you have a lot of responsibilities to juggle.
Balancing a job, education, and family can sometimes feel overwhelming.
![Page 3: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Help is on the Way…
Whether you are new to the online learning environment, or a seasoned veteran, I am sure you will find some
helpful information in this presentation that will assist you in making this semester a successful
one.
![Page 4: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
The First Question Most Students Ask is, “How Can I Pass This Class?”
This is nothing to lose sleep over.
Following are some simple hints you can follow to increase your chances
for success.
![Page 5: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
First Things First…
You must have a clear understanding of what online learning involves.
![Page 6: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Online Learning Is…
• An opportunity to obtain a degree on a flexible schedule.
• A setting where you can meet and work with students from all over the
world.
• As challenging as a traditional college course.
![Page 7: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Online Learning Is Not…
• A way to easily earn a degree…quite the contrary. It takes motivation and
self-discipline.
• Self-learning. I am available to you through email, AIM, and will provide
feedback through the Discussion Board and projects.
![Page 8: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Helpful Hints
On the following slides, you will learn some helpful hints to make it easier to move through your first course in
in human services.
![Page 9: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Hint 1: Print Out the Syllabus
When a project is due? When are my instructor’s office hours? All this information (and a lot more!) is
contained in the course syllabus.
![Page 10: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Hint 1: Print Out the Syllabus It is a long document, but please print it out
and highlight essentials like the
point values of major assignments, my
office hours and how papers will be graded.
![Page 11: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Hint 2: Familiarize Yourself With the Course Layout
Understanding the course layout will make your term run much more smoothly.
Even if you are already familiar with the eCollege format, it doesn’t hurt to review!
![Page 12: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Hint 2: Familiarize Yourself With the Course Layout
Under the Course Home section, you will find important
announcements and general course information. There’s even a
course checklist. Make sure you read each section.
![Page 13: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Hint 2: Familiarize Yourself With the Course Layout
Our course consists of weekly readings and activities that can be easily located on the left hand of
the screen. Each topic is a link to that specific reading or
assignment. Make sure you read each area within the Unit. Some
will require Discussion Board posts and responses.
![Page 14: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Hint 2: Familiarize Yourself With the Course Layout
Along the top of the window, you will find some very useful tools. Your screen will be a bit
different (you will not have administrative links) but you will have Gradebook, Email, Chat, Doc
Sharing, Dropbox, and Webliography.
![Page 15: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Hint 2: Familiarize Yourself With the Course Layout
You can keep track of your course progress by clicking on the Gradebook link. Grades will be updated on a weekly basis to reflect your grade
to date.
![Page 16: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Hint 2: Familiarize Yourself With the Course Layout
You can email your instructor and classmates through the email link. You can choose to send
an email to everyone or individuals.
![Page 17: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Hint 2: Familiarize Yourself With the Course Layout
This is a really cool function! I will place important supplemental information that you can retrieve through the Doc Sharing
link. This saves on filling email boxes with large files.
![Page 18: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Hint 2: Familiarize Yourself With the Course Layout
The Dropbox will be used for project submissions. You can put your projects in the
inbox and retrieve them in the same area.
![Page 19: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Hint 2: Familiarize Yourself With the Course Layout
The Webliography link may contain links to resources outside of the classroom environment. I will advise you of any links posted in this area.
We have to be very careful to avoid any copyright infringement by using web information
without permission of the author.
![Page 20: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Hint 3: Make Sure You Understand the Weight of the Discussion Board Grade…
Note that your Discussion Board grade is worth of the entire
course grade.36%
![Page 21: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
What this means…
This means that if you fail the Discussion Board portion of the
course, but get 100% on EVERY other assignment, you would still only earn
a maximum of for the course.
64%
![Page 22: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
The Bottom Line…
The bottom line is…you must make the Discussion Board activities a high
priority.
![Page 23: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
READ, READ, READ
In order to do well on the Discussion Board activities, you must read the
assigned information in the classroom FIRST.
![Page 24: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Read the Post: “What is a High Quality DB Post?”
• 75-100 words
• Refers to the assigned reading
• Uses good grammar and punctuation
![Page 25: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Hint 4: Read Your Instructor’s Emails
Sometimes they can get a bit long, but it’s all stuff you need to know! So,
please be sure to read all of your emails, top to
bottom, so you don’t miss out on important points, key areas to concentrate
on for the week and additional instruction.
![Page 26: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Hint 5: Read the Project Grading Tables (Rubrics)
Read the rubric for each project BEFORE you begin the project.
You will then have a clear understanding of what should be
included in your project.
![Page 27: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Hint 6: Read Your Instructor’s Comments
I spend a great deal of time reading through your assignments and
making comments. You are urged to do the same, take your time and read
through everything written to you. These comments are one-on-one
conversations with you about your work.
![Page 28: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Hint 7: Communicate with me!
Some students feel uncomfortable contacting me if they are falling
behind. I cannot help you if I don’t know you need help. I certainly understand that things happen.
Please contact me so we can discuss the options.
![Page 29: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Hint 8: Organize Your Time
With a little organization, you will do just fine.
![Page 30: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Set Aside a Certain Time…
Plan to check the Discussion Board at the same time each day – during
morning coffee, while the kids are napping, or each evening before
going to bed.
![Page 31: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Discussion Board Netiquette…
Let’s keep the Discussion Board neat and easy to read. PLEASE DO NOT SCREAM BY USING ALL CAPS.
![Page 32: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Hint 9: Attend Seminars
Seminar provides a valuable opportunity to take advantage of my
experiences. Questions are answered and you have the opportunity to have
course material clarified on an immediate
feedback basis.
![Page 33: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Hint 9: Attend Seminars
I spend a lot of time preparing for seminar. Please refrain from
conducting side-conversations during seminar because it prevents others
from learning the material.
![Page 34: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Hint 9: Attend Seminars
You are encouraged to schedule and participate in informal chats on AIM. You can invite everyone on your AIM
list to participate. If you would like me to join in, just send an invite!
![Page 35: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Hint 10: Visit Your Instructor!
Please visit with me on AIM during office hours or anytime
you see me online.
You are not a bother when you ask for assistance. That’s what I am here
for!
![Page 36: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
Hint 10: Visit me!
I teach many different course and have a few different roles here at Kaplan, so please identify yourself the first
time you chat on AIM. By giving me this information upfront, I can easily
assist on a timely basis.
![Page 37: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Now…..let’s talk about Human Behavior and Systems Theory…
When I state your name, please three systems in your life that you believe shape your behavior.
![Page 38: Welcome to Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jackie Gaston, MA.](https://reader036.fdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022070418/5697bfdf1a28abf838cb26e2/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
We are finished for tonight…
It’s going to be an awesome term!
Have fun…you are only 10 short weeks away from success.