Academic Interactions

130AIECP

Fall 2014Nikki Mattson

AgendaO Conversation StartersO PSU class checkO Describing DataO Lecture on Increasing Memory

Conversation StartersO blog

Choosing a PSU ClassO Check each other’s classes…

O Do you have 3 classes?O Have you collected all of the

necessary information for the 3 classes?

O Do all of the classes meet at a time other than during the time when IECP classes meet?

Data Description Review

Describing DataO Try it out! (bottled water sales)

O Climbed steadilyO Fell steadilyO Steep riseO Slight dipO Fluctuated wildly O Fluctuated slightlyO PlungedO Rose steadilyO Declined slightlyO Remained steadyO Increased

dramaticallyO Fell dramaticallyO Were stableO Declined gradually

PracticeO petroleum sales O Climbed steadily

O Fell steadilyO Steep riseO Slight dipO Fluctuated wildly O Fluctuated slightlyO PlungedO Rose steadilyO Declined slightlyO Remained steadyO Increased

dramaticallyO Fell dramaticallyO Were stableO Declined gradually

Lecture: Where did I put…..my memory?

O Pre-listening discussion:O How good is your memory?O Has your ability to remember

information changed over time?O What do you do to remember

important information?

Before ListeningWhat are your thoughts about memory in today’s society?

Memory VideosO Cards

O Championship

Listening (pg. 35)O Take notes on the methods that are

used for remembering.

After Listening1. What were the different methods for

increasing memory that were mentioned in the lecture?

2. Which method(s) do you use and what kinds of tasks do you use them for?

3. In your experience, what are the most useful tools for memorizing new vocabulary terms in English?

HWO Email your 1st choice professor (and

wait 2 days for a response before emailing your second choice)