CLST 105 Discussion Board Forums (3)
Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 150 words (and 3 paragraphs) and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student will reply to the threads of at least 2 classmates. Each reply must be at least 50 words (and 1 paragraph).
CLST 105 Master Calendar
The student will create a Master Calendar that contains what assignments (including tests, quizzes, papers, etc.) are due for the next 8 modules/weeks of all courses on his or her current academic schedule.
CLST 105 Individual Conference
The student will sign up for, “attend,” and summarize an appointment to meet with the instructor by phone. The purpose of the Individual Conference is for the student to discuss all his or her current coursework with the instructor to identify good practices and areas for improvement. Using the provided templates, the student will submit his or her completed Master Calendar and Current Grades documents at least 2 days prior to the appointment and during the module/week in which it is scheduled.
Part 1 – Sign-Up
The student will sign up to meet by telephone with the instructor for an Individual Phone Conference at a later time in the course. The student will submit confirmation of the scheduled day and time for this Individual Phone Conference.
Part 2 – Individual Phone Conference
The student will submit specific information prior to meeting for the Individual Phone Conference and must be prepared to answer questions related to past, present, and future coursework.
Part 3 – Summary
The student will submit a short reflection summarizing the Individual Conference.
CLST 105 Introduction Survey
The student will respond to a set of 5 questions that center around his or her student status, study habits, weekly activities, and motivation for continuing education.
CLST 105 Study Logs (6)
The student will outline steps for successful completion of assignments from all courses on his or her current academic schedule. Each Study Log will include due dates, a detailed plan to complete each assignment, whether the goals were accomplished, and all grades for previous assignments.
CLST 105 Self-Assessments (6)
Each Self-Assessment will contain 2–3 multiple-choice questions that are based on the presentation(s) for the assigned module/week and 2 short-answer questions (these must be answered in sentence form) to provide accountability and reflection on course content. Each will be open-notes and have a 1-hour time limit.
CLST 105 Course-Reflection Survey
The student will respond to a set of 5 questions that reflect on the past 7 modules/weeks of the course. The student will assess his or her Study Logs, typical study habits, management of weekly activities, and ability to stay motivated.