Module 3: Stewardship in Education By Clinton Beckford, PhD & Loretta Sbrocca
Welcome and Introduction
There has never been a more important time for students to undertake a journey towards understanding how countries, people and actions across the globe are interconnected. You are invited to prepare for this independent study unit by opening your mind to a variety of perspectives, such as those from other cultures, age groups, parts of the planet, and underrepresented populations, and asking yourself how each unit fits into the bigger picture of what is happening to our Earth. Don’t forget that you, too, can play a role in how this story ultimately unfolds!
This Week, You Will Be Expected to:
- Establish deadlines with your supervisor.
- Familiarize yourself with the types of resources you’ll need for this independent study.
- Amass additional resources of your own.
Establishing Deadlines:
- You’ll need to establish due dates and times for assignments with your supervisor. Discuss this before you begin Wk. 1
Types of Resources:
- Review the writing tools available from the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL). Check with your adviser for the proper guide (APA, MLA, or Chicago) to use in your discipline.
- Investigate methods, tools, and templates for summarizing your knowledge and presenting your interpretations:
- Timelines: Office Timeline, PowerPoint, etc.
- Infographics: Adobe, Canva, how to create an infographic, etc.
- Slide presentations: PowerPoint, Prezi, Google Slides, etc.
- Maps with graphics: look for editable maps, map templates, etc.
- Other: Padlet, Pic Collage, Miro
- Feel free to use your own favourite resources
- Will you want a tool to organize your research materials so you can share and reference them later? Check out Zotero, FilemakerPro, A.nnotate and others
- Check with your adviser to determine platforms for submissions, communications, and online meetings!
*Neither the University of Windsor nor the authors of this course receive promotional payment for purchases, downloads or subscriptions of software, templates, or electronic tools. This list is offered only as a basis for the student to begin researching preferences.
