Unit 1

Introduction

This week we will focus on navigating the TC Online/Moodle LMS and get to know one another. 
We will define and analyze the concept of brain plasticity, and how this learning theory encourages a growth mindset. Discover where habits are from and how to change them in order to become highly effective. 
Teach a family member or friend the Maturity Continuum in an effort to build upon our learning.
Identify the difference of growth and fixed mindsets. 

Weekly Learning Aims

By the end of this week, students will be able to:

• Create a forum discussion and respond to classmates' posts
• Submit an assignment.
• Describe the College Success Formula.
• Define the 7 Habits of Highly Effective College Students.
• Articulate the Leadership Continuum and explain its significance. 
• Describe the See-Do-Get cycle.
• Discover your principles.
• Identify paradigm shifts.
• Examine the difference in Fixed and Growth Mindsets.
• Identify habits you have that need adjusting and discover skills to master in order to make changes. 

Directions

Review the following required resources

• Pages 1-46 : The 7 Habits of Highly Effective College Students
• Brain Plasticity- The Story of Jody
• Neuroplasticity
• Smart Thinking
• How We Learn- Synapses and Neural Pathways
• Paradigms
• Maturity Continuum
• The College Success Formula
• How to Take Cornell Notes
• Note Taking Power Point
• Introduction to PSYC1300 and Paradigms- Lecture, narration of the slides and content.

Review the following supplemental resources

•  Student Guide to Using FlipGrid
•  VIDEO: How to Submit an Assignment in Moodle
• Resource Slides for Introduction & Paradigms- These slides can act as a resource and reference for the screencast.
• The Mind Matters Show- Becky on the Concept Map
• How to Take Notes in Class- The 5 Best Methods
• 3 Ways to Upload a Video to YouTube

Complete the following activities after reviewing the resources

1. Assignment:
FlipGrid Introductions


Directions:

Please take a moment to introduce yourself using FlipGrid. If you have a mobile device, download the app! The FlipCode for this assignment is 944230. Be sure to answer the question and respond to at least 2 of your classmates! If you prefer to use your computer or laptop, just click this link!


2. Assignment:
FORUM- You Can Grow Your Brain Reflection

Directions: 

Read the linked article and respond according to the directions.

Record THREE of the most important ideas from the article, videos, and any other class material that you learned about the ability to grow your brain.

Respond to at least TWO classmates posts.

3. Assignment:
FOURM- Driving From Start to Finish


Directions: 
Describe your top 3 reasons (compelling whys) for attending college. 
Analyze your reasons for attending college.

Are they strong enough to overcome obstacles that might get in the way of attaining your degree? What are some of the obstacles you might face personally? Respond to ONE of your classmates' posts.

4. Assignment:
Teach to Learn Video

Directions: 
In 5 minutes or less, video yourself explaining the 7 Habit Maturity Continuum to a friend or family member. 
Upload the video to YouTube and submit the link of the video to the assignment. 

5. Assignment:
Notes

Directions: 
As you watch the various videos, powerpoints, and read the text, take notes using THE CORNELL METHOD. Submit either a typed document or a PICTURE of your paper notes.

6. Assignment:
Syllabus Quiz
Neuroplasticity Quiz
Habits/Paradigms Quiz

Directions: 
Complete the quizzes.