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Global Studies OrientationPart 1
From your instructorRobert Lee, Ph.D.
Orientation Days
First 2 Days of Quarter Get familiar with Canvas Get to know your classmates Get mentally prepared for the
quarter
Weekly Readings
New materials posted on Wednesdays In Canvas under Modules Tab Up by 6 am
Readings Article Readings Lecture Supplemental Websites
Assignments
Quiz Preparation Questions Quiz Essay Question Activity and related Discussion
Question
End of Part 1
Next – doing the reading.
Global Studies OrientationPart 2
Doing The Reading
Article Reading
Assigned articles Websites Library databases
Audio and video stories from the Internet
Related Websites
How to move through the reading
Before you start reading Print out Quiz Preparation Questions Read the Reading Guide Do some critical thinking
Library Database Readings – Ebsco
Library Database Reading - Ebsco
Library Database - Proquest
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?
End of Part 2
Next – The Weekly Quiz.
Global Studies OrientationPart 3
The Weekly Quiz
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
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
End of Part 3
Next – The Weekly Essay.
Global Studies OrientationPart 4
The Weekly Essay
Weekly Essay
Main written activity 350 – 450 words Good writing and proper citation
format Country choice Submit under assignments tab
Open submissions
End of Part 4
Next – the Activity and Discussion.
Global Studies OrientationPart 5
Activity and Discussion
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
End of Part 6
Next – Review of Syllabus, Calendar and Communications
Have your syllabus and calendar printed out for reference in this part.
Global Studies OrientationPart 6
Review of Syllabus and CalendarCommunications(please have both printed out for reference during this video)
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
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
End of Part 6
Next – Tour of Canvas.