how to spice up your new student orientation

Jennifer Thomas, M.S. & Emily Moorehead

How to Spice up YourNew Student Orientation

Jennifer Thomas, M.S. & Emily Moorehead

How to Spice up YourNew Student Orientation

Starting PointBring energy

Think outside the box

Do not be afraid to use technology

Stay consistent

Keep it simple

Tools to Use

It is important to use tools that _____________________your audience.

Here is a demonstration of the tools that we use in New Student Orientation (NSO)...

ENGAGE

Tool #1 – Poll Everywhere

www.polleverywhere.com

Tool #2 – YouTube

Tool #3 – Use What You Have

Current Students

Faculty & Staff

Digital Media Dept.

College Relations Dept.

Campus Landscape

New Programs

Career Resource Center

Food Court/Caf

Tool #4 – Survey Monkey

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What was your favorite part of New Student Orienta-tion?

Tool #4 – Survey Monkey

Too Long Long Just Right Short Too Short0

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How was the length of New Student Orientation?

Tool #4 – Survey Monkey

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What is your primary degree?

Online Orientation

SF's New Student Online Orientation

Now It’s Your Turn… Break up into groups

Create theme & tagline

Explain consistency between online and on-campus orientation

Groups to be videoed at random

What questions do you have?

Jen Thomas, M.S.jennifer.thomas@sfcollege.edu

352.395.5453

Emily Mooreheademily.moorehead@sfcollege.edu

352.381.7101