Course Schedule
Class Policies
Assignments
Course Information
Miscellaneous
100

What homework is there Thursday?

Read: Chapter 6

DO: Work on Microcredential START HERE section

DUE: Introduction Survey

100

What is the minimum amount that you should log into Blackboard?

3 out of 7 days a week

100

How many assignments are there?

Hint: 20% of your total grade.

5 (4 points each)

100

What class are you in?

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success

100

How can I check my grades?

Blackboard - My Grades

200

When is the complete Time Management Project due?

Tuesday, 10/8 BEFORE class starts.

200

What are the attendance extra credit points?

Students who have no more than one (1) absence AND participate actively will receive a two (2)-point increase to their final grade average. Starting at the third absence, each absence will result in one (1) point being deducted from their final grade average. After the fourth absence you will need to meet with me to discuss your situation. Five (5) absences may result in withdrawal from the course. Two lates = one absence.

200

How many modules are there for the Microcredential?

3 modules

200

What are my office hours?

Tues/Thurs 8:00-9:00 AM 

Face-to-face, virtual, AND by appointment!

200

Where can I find all the important course information in Blackboard?

Blackboard - START HERE

300

When is Module 3 Part 1 of the Microcredential due?

Tuesday, 10/22

300

What is the late work policy for this class?

No late work accepted.

*But what are the two flexibility tokens?

300

How much is the Career Exploration Paper worth?

20 points

300

What are the 8 overarching learning objectives for this class?

1. skill, 2. will, 3. self-regulation, 4.academic environment

5. personal responsibility, 6. critical thinking skills, 7. social responsibility, 8. communication skills

300

How many total points can I earn in this class?

100

400

Over how many weeks does the Career Exploration Project span?

4 weeks 

400

Can I use AI (ChatGPT, etc) to help with me assignments?

No. Why not?

400

Is there a cumulative final exam?

No

The Self Change Project replaces a traditional cumulative final exam.

400

What are the technology requirement for this class?

Online Class:

  • Access to reliable Internet

  • A reliable computer

  • Google Account or Microsoft Office

  • A webcam and a working microphone on or attached to your computer.


Face to Face Class:

• Students need to have regular, reliable access to a computer with a reliable internet connection.

• Students must be able to save files as .docx. Microsoft Office 365 is available free at this link. 

• Students must be able to scan documents (there are free scanning apps for phones and tablets).

• Students must be able to save scanned documents as .pdf or jpeg files.

• Students can convert Google Docs to .docx or .pdf by selecting File –> Download.

• Access to a printer is recommended but not required.


400

What are the four different ways to earn extra credit in this class?

1. Attendance

2. Flexibility Tokens

3. Pathway Discovery Choose Your Own Adventure

4. FOCUS2/Faculty Advising Assignment

500

What will be the hardest week of the semester?

most compelling answer wins
500

Describe an example of appropriate cellphone/electronic device usage in class.

most compelling answer wins

500

What are the main requirements for the Career Exploration paper?

The paper should be typed, double-spaced, using a standard font style (Times, Times New Roman,

Century, Helvetica, Cambria, Calibri, etc.), 12-point type with 1-inch margins on all sides. The paper will be an MLA Style Paper with at least two cited sources and a minimum of 750 words (approximately 3 pages, double-spaced).

500

ONLINE CLASS: What do I do if my internet is down and I can't log into class?

F2F CLASS: What do I do if I need to miss a class?

ONLINE CLASS: Please contact me as soon as you can to let me know of your situation. I will provide you with the call-in option into the synchronous session.

F2F CLASS: You have one free absence for this class. When you need to miss a class, it is best practice to email your professor and let them know and ask for any guidance on what you should work on. It is also a good idea to stay after class to touch base when you return as well.

500

What if I experience technical difficulties – can’t open a document, view the notes, etc.?

If you have a technical question, please contact the Help Desk at 512-223-4636 or email blackboard@austincc.edu.  You may also find that you run into fewer problems if you use Firefox or Google Chrome instead of Internet Explorer.