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South Dakota State University GS 143—MASTERING LIFETIME LEARNING SKILLS (2 credits) Spring 11 Course meets in D2L

INSTRUCTOR: Becky Kjelden Office:111A Wintrode Success Center Office Phone:605-688-4297 Home Phone: 605-692-0930 (no calls between 9 pm and 8 am Central Time, Thanks) Office Hours: Tues and Thurs 12-2. Call 605-688-4153 to arrange in- person meetings or telephone consultations. Email address: [email protected] Once in D2L, please use D2L email to correspond about the course. The above email may be used if you encounter difficulty logging in now or in the future. I will try to reply to all emails within 24 hours.

REQUIRED TEXT: Becoming a Master Student, 13th ed. by Dave Ellis. This book may be ordered from the SDSU Bookstore by calling 1-800-985-8771 or online at http://www.sdstatebookstore.com/

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Instruction to enhance learning in a college environment and throughout life. Topics include organizational and time management skills, strategies to improve learning, recognition of learning styles and creating positive learning environments. The course fulfills the SDSU Institutional Graduation Requirement Goal #2: Personal Wellness.

COURSE PREREQUISITES: No prerequisite courses are required. Students will need access to the internet and basic skills in the navigation of web sites, word processing, and file downloading. Students should verify their computer system is set up properly to access D2L by visiting the technical requirements website at: https://d2l.sdbor.edu/d2l/orgTools/ouHome/ouHome.asp?ou=24173

LIBRARY ACCESS: Materials at the Briggs Library can be accessed at http://lib.sdstate.edu/ If you need assistance, contact the reference desk at 688- 5570 or 800-786-2038 or E-mail the SDSU Librarians.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE is available at the SDSU Support Desk at 605-688-6776 or [email protected]

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: This course can be completed entirely online but it is not a self-paced course. The instructor outlines in weekly lessons the learning activities, assignments, and tests that must be completed each week. Students should complete the plan and look ahead to the next week to allow for better time management. The instructor will provide feedback for each individual assignment and test in the assignments and tests areas of the course. Students are encouraged to read these comments. Discussion groups will receive periodic feedback on their discussion process. Individual student concerns will be addressed through email or telephone consultation.

PARTICIPATION: Students are expected to participate in online discussions which require a post every week. Students will be graded on their timely participation in the group process as well as the quality of the content. The course does not require any face-to-face sessions or specific times when you must be online.

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS: Students have two deadlines each week that require submitting assignments, taking tests, and participating in discussion groups in D2L. You will need to complete the discussion post by Wednesday and the assignments and quizzes need to be completed by Saturday. Students will need to spend time on their own reading and completing activities in preparation for the online time. A total of 30 contact hours are required in addition to the preparatory reading and homework for a two credit course. Plan to log in twice each week for about 30-45 minutes each time. In total, students should plan to devote approximately 4-6 hours each week to this course.

Desire2Learn –D2L All assignments are to be submitted online on the due date for full credit. The course website is: http://d2l.sdstate.edu Accessing D2L info: the first time you log on you will be prompted to enter a username and password, your WebAdvisor username is your D2L username. To retrieve your password you will need to enter your Jack’s email address and then a temporary password will be sent to your jack’s email account. You will then be prompted to change your login information to your preference and to be responsible for this action. It is recommended that you change your password to the same password you chose for WebAdvisor. If you are a previous user of D2L you will use your active username/password. Once in D2L click on the title of our course. Assistance will be provided by the help desk at 688-6776.

PURPOSE: To provide an opportunity for students to learn and adopt methods for enhancing academic success. The goal of the course is for students to demonstrate a holistic approach to personal wellness that involves examining and changing habits and behaviors to enhance the potential for attaining personal goals.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs): The course has been structured to meet requirements for Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGR) Goal #2 – Personal Wellness, “Students will demonstrate a holistic approach to personal wellness” (2006-2007 SDSU Bulletin. P.43). In addition, the Wellness goals are linked to the following objectives on the IDEA student evaluation of teaching: IDEA Objective #2 - Learning fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories. IDEA Objective #10 - Developing a clearer understanding of, and commitment to, personal values.

As a result of taking this course students will: SLO 1. Identify areas of self-responsibility and wellness principles. [IGR 2.1, IDEA 2] SLO 2. Assess and implement various academic strategies to improve their learning skills. [IDEA 10] SLO 3. Demonstrate concepts fostering wellness of the mind, body and spirit. [IGR 2.2, IDEA 2] SLO 4. Recognize the unique qualities and benefits of individual learning styles. [IDEA 10] SLO 5. Present a personal wellness plan as a guide for maintaining lifelong wellness. [IGR 2.3, IDEA 2 & 10

ASSESSMENT OF SLOs: SLO 1 is assessed through discovery wheels, learning styles reports, discussions, tests. SLO 2 is assessed through the time monitor, notes assignment, reading worksheet, money monitor. SLO 3 is assessed through discussions final essay, quizzes. SLO 4 is assessed through discussions, learning styles reports, tests. SLO 5 is assessed through final essay and final exam.

GRADING: Grading is on a point system. A student’s total points at the end of the semester MUST be within the point range in order to earn the grade. Students may not request extra credit.

Points: Grade Scale:

Discussions 60 297 - 330 A 264 - 296 B Quizzes 110 231 - 263 C 198 - 230 D Projects/Activities 125 Below 198 F

Final Exam 35

Total Points 330

Discussions: You will be expected to complete 12 discussions throughout the course. Each student will be assigned to a group, and you will have this group all semester. The discussion questions can be found from the content page. Post your discussion on the discussion page under your group number. Your post must be completed by Wednesday 11:59pm CST of each week. You will need to fully answer and explore the question and post your response and feedback to your other group members regarding their responses. I expect responses to be written in a professional manner and for individuals to be treated with respect.

Quizzes: There will be a total of 12 quizzes completed throughout the semester. Each quiz will be worth 10 points and can include information from the unit lesson or the text book. They are timed quizzes, so I would suggest that you prepare for it in the same manner as you would a regular quiz. You will not have time to look up every answer. Quizzes are available for one week, during the unit being covered. There are no makeup quizzes available.

Assignments: There will be a variety of assignments. Assignments will be open and available to complete during the one week unit time (Sunday-Saturday). Assignments expectations sheets can be found under the content page and are organized with the corresponding unit.

Final Exam: The final exam will be held during the last week of classes. It will be open for one week. The final exam will cover material from the course, including all unit lessons. I would suggest you take adequate notes during the course to use for the final, and prepare as you would for a typical final as it’s timed.

MAKE UP POLICIES: Assignments and Discussions. You will have two days to turn in late assignments and complete discussions, if you complete your late work during that period you will receive a maximum of 50% of the possible points. After the two days you will not receive credit for any work completed. Tests. Make up quizzes are not permitted. Quizzes are open one week prior to the due date.

FREEDOM IN LEARNING: Freedom in learning. Under Board of Regents and University policy student academic performance may be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards. Students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but they are responsible for learning the content of any course of study for which they are enrolled. Students who believe that an academic evaluation reflects prejudiced or capricious consideration of student opinions or conduct unrelated to academic standards should first contact the instructor of the course to initiate a review of the evaluation. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may contact the department head and/ or dean of the college which offers the class to initiate a review of the evaluation. ACADEMIC HONESTY will be insisted upon at all times. South Dakota State University as taken a strong stand regarding academic dishonesty. The consequences of academic dishonesty range from disciplinary probation to expulsion. Full policies are found in Chapter 1, Section 10 of the SDSU Student Policy Manual (01:10:25). View the Student Code online at http://studentaffairs.sdstate.edu/JudicialAffairs/StudentCode/Chapter10.pdf

REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS due to a physical or learning disability should contact the Office of Disability at 605-688-4504 (voice), 605-688-4394 (TTD). An application for services form is available on the disability services website at http://www3.sdstate.edu/StudentLife/DisabilityServices/index.cfm