EDUC6116 Fall Semester Introduction Lecture Notes

May 21, 2024

EDUC6116 Fall Semester Introduction Lecture Notes

Important Links and Communications

  • Email: Received email with important links. Bookmark these.
    • Course announcement link document: Will be used every meeting.
    • Course material folder link: Contains lecture notes, lecture videos, syllabi, and supplemental materials.
    • Online meeting link: Weekly synchronous meetings for 1 hour and 50 minutes.
  • Discussion Forum: Open for course project discussion and team creation.
  • Group Creation Deadline: By this Monday. Send team names and emails to the instructor.

Course Objective

  • Basic requirement: Familiarity with fundamental algebra (including square roots).
  • Statistical software or advanced calculator not required.
  • Reach out for help if basic algebra is a challenge.
  • Understanding individual differences: Course may be easy for some, challenging for others.

Learning Methodology

  • Materials delivered asynchronously but weekly synchronous Q&A and discussion.
  • Class Schedule: Wednesdays, 7:10 PM to 9:00 PM. Additional review session on specific dates (6:30 PM to 7:10 PM).
  • No synchronous meetings: February 1st, Spring break week, April 12th.

Timetable and Key Dates

  • Weekly reading, watching lecture videos, and completing group projects.
  • Group Project Due Dates: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 deadlines communicated through course material.
  • Final Exam: Online, open-book, to be completed in a 3-hour block during a specified window.
  • Participation: 5%, requires video on during Zoom sessions for better engagement.

Course Material and Group Project

  • Textbook: Essential reading. Available digitally, possibly through library PDF version.
  • Lecture Notes and Videos: Available in course material folder. Watch videos and read notes after reading the textbook.
  • Weekly Meetings: Q&A and group work primarily. Come prepared with questions.
  • Group Project: Create groups, work on Google Documents for real-time collaboration. Specific instructions to follow.
  • Assessment: Group project (45%), final exam (50%), participation (5%).
  • Supplemental Exercises: Not mandatory but beneficial for maximizing learning and exam preparation.

Approach to Learning

  1. Read textbook chapters weekly.
  2. Watch lecture videos and refer to lecture notes.
  3. Participate in weekly meetings for Q&A and group work.
  4. Complete group projects as outlined in course material.
  5. Use supplemental exercises for additional practice.

Final Exam Preparation

  • Multiple choice, open-book exam to be taken online individually.
  • Details and sample questions to be discussed later in the semester.

Key Documents and Their Importance

  • Syllabus: Keep in a safe place for future reference; it won't be updated annually.
  • Course Project Document: Contains specific questions and tasks for the project. To be discussed in detail next week.

Collaboration and Assignment Submission

  • Use Google Documents for group project submission; work directly within the document.
  • Instructor will provide real-time feedback and comments on Google Docs.
  • In case of difficulties forming groups, email the instructor for assistance and group assignment.

Final Notes

  • Follow the structured learning steps to avoid falling behind and ensuring success.
  • Instructor emphasizes the importance of preparation and active participation in meetings.
  • Continuous engagement and timely completion of tasks are crucial for success in the course.

Summary

  • Weekly course activities include reading, watching videos, Q&A, and group work.
  • Stay organized, adhere to deadlines, and utilize all provided resources for the best learning experience.