Learning Activities
- Learning Activity 1 – Introduce Yourself
- Learning Activity 2 – Reflection Journal Entry
- Learning Activity 3 – Collective Creation
Learning Activity 1 – Introduce Yourself
The purpose of this activity is to provide your instructor and peers with an introduction to who you are, begin building a sense of belonging and community and provide you with the opportunity to express your goals and expectations of the course.
Connection to Learning Outcome(s)
This activity contributes to the following course learning outcomes:
- Communicate clearly, precisely, and persuasively at an academic level (WRITE)
Task
Introductions | About Us
Refer to your course syllabus to determine what tool the class will use to engage in course discussions. Please share a little information about yourself through the discussion below. Write a few short paragraphs:
- One is more biographical and all about you
- The other addresses the questions re: goals and expectations-also all about you
In this forum, please introduce yourself with the following information that you feel comfortable sharing:
- A short bio about yourself
- Preferred name and pronouns
- Where are you from?
- A fun fact about you
- A picture of you (optional)
Goals and expectations:
- What is your major, what year are you in, and what is your previous education?
- Which campus are you registered at and where will you be living this term?
- Why did you choose to take the TransitionU course?
- What do you hope to gain from this course?
- What do you intend to contribute to this course?
After you have posted your introduction, read through the other introductions from our class and comment on three posts. I’m looking forward to getting to know you!
Learning Activity 2 – Reflection Journal Entry
The purpose of this activity is to provide you with the opportunity to consider the impact and implications of well-being on yourself, in your classroom, and on society as a whole.
Connection to Learning Outcome(s)
This activity contributes to the following course learning outcomes:
- Communicate clearly, precisely, and persuasively at an academic level (WRITE)
- Identify and apply appropriate note-taking, study skills, and time management strategies to their academic studies, as well as understanding the variety of resources on campus that can support their learning (AWARENESS)
- Illustrate effective use of online learning tools (DIGITAL AWARENESS)
Task
Using the document tool below, respond to the question prompts. When you have completed your responses, download your document in Word format. Refer to your Course Syllabus to determine what tool your class will use for reflection entry response submissions or postings.
To access a Word version of this activity, read “TransitionU Community and Wellness Reflection Activity.
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Learning Activity 3 – Collective Creation
The purpose of this activity is to familiarize yourself with the wellness and accessibility services and resources available at the university and to share your discoveries regarding any of the services or resources you were unaware of.
Connection to Learning Outcome(s)
This activity contributes to the following course learning outcomes:
- Communicate clearly, precisely, and persuasively at an academic level (WRITE)
- Process oral communication actively, effectively, and critically (LISTEN)
- Identify and apply appropriate note-taking, study skills, and time management strategies to their academic studies, as well as understanding the variety of resources on campus that can support their learning (AWARENESS)
- Illustrate effective use of online learning tools (DIGITAL AWARENESS)
Task
View Campus Partner Presentation on Student Wellness and Accessibility and complete the Collective Creation Do You Know? Padlet Activity available at the end of that chapter.
