Louis Cabuhat, RN M.Ed.

Freshman Seminar

Freshman Seminar Learning Objectives: (at the end of this lesson, you will be able to:)Demonstrate fun–through-

learningType an E-mail message to

your program director/teacherList two methods of using

Facebook for learningExplain how the Career

Services Department works to help connect you to your dream job

List four solutions to your assigned ‘challenge’

4-hour Agenda:Freshman seminar is interactive

Online Group discussionsCritical thinking

We will tour the campus:Career Services DepartmentFaculty Office, Financial Aid OfficeStudent Lounge

We will create a Facebook account (if you don’t have one) and connect you to your classmates and teacher

We will create a LinkedIn account (if you don’t have one) and connect you with the campus and organization(s) you’d like to hire you

We will work together to problem-solve some common (academic and non-academic) obstacles seen by career college students

Anticipatory Set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOMVWqB

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Creating a Digital ConnectionPlease take a moment to send your program

director a message. What is your program of study? Where did you go to school prior to _______ College? Why did you choose to attend ________ College?

These are just some suggestions. You may choose to tell them anything you like. There is only one rule: Please be sure to end your E mail with your full name and telephone number.

Using Facebook® For Class Participation

Search for your instructor using their ______ E mail address

Class conversations take place on Facebook. Find my message (posted today) and respond.

Keep it professional

Problem-solving ExerciseWorking in your groups, now it’s time to

discuss how your assigned challenge might get in the way of your goal to graduate.

Read the challenge aloud and then discuss solutions that initially come to mind. Draft your responses on your display page

Reaching Out and Up for SuccessScenario 1

Reaching Out and Up for SuccessScenario 2

Reaching Out and Up for SuccessScenario 3

Reaching Out and Up for SuccessScenario 4

Reaching Out and Up for SuccessScenario 5

Learning Objectives ChecklistDid you:

Demonstrate fun–through-learning Type an E-mail message to your

program director/teacher

List two methods of using Facebook for learning

Explain how the Career Services Department works to help connect you to your dream job

List four solutions to the your assigned ‘challenge’